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PCP777
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Initially Posted - 05/16/2011 : 10:35:05

Wife says it's time for a new one, need to have it here by Friday.

Looking at something like this, anyone have any reccomendations?

http://www.amazon.com/Sanitation-Equipment-Deluxe-Portable-Toilet/dp/B0007L9J40/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1305566734&sr=8-1

Peter Powers
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Dallas, TX

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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 05/16/2011 : 10:50:09

I just bought the Dometic from West Marine.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=16756&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=10111&subdeptNum=10687&classNum=11081

Used it several times and works great so far. It seals up nicely and the carry/disposal tank works like a charm. I've always wanted a marine head, but the Dometic works so good and is so easy that I don't think I'll ever install a marine head.
WM always has parts in stock too. Something to think about when buying a cheap unit.

I just remembered that I don't believe anyone has gone #2 in it. So I can't comment on the ability of a #2 evacuating the tube or entering the compartment. Sorry for the mental image.

Edited by - NautiC25 on 05/16/2011 10:55:34

delliottg
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Response Posted - 05/16/2011 : 11:42:32

We have a [url="http://www.fiamma.com/products/QMP.asp?Fam=P06"]Fiamma Bi-Pot 39 (5 gallon)[/url]. I think I paid $80 for it?

I realize you're on a C25, but here's [url="http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=19564"]my install post for our C-250[/url].

And here's where I bought it from: [url="http://www.jcwhitney.com/portable-toilet-large-and-extra-large-capacity/p2003274.jcwx"]JC Whitney Fiamma Bi-Pot.[/url]

Edited by - delliottg on 05/16/2011 11:52:01

PCP777
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Response Posted - 05/16/2011 : 11:48:14

Thanks for the tip, had some decidedly bad reviews, I wonder why?

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PCP777
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Response Posted - 05/16/2011 : 12:59:04

LOL,

Ok based on reviews on amazon I'm going to go with this one.

http://www.amazon.com/Sanitation-Equipment-Deluxe-Portable-Toilet/dp/B000FBNWYK/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

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pastmember
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Response Posted - 05/16/2011 : 13:06:51

I would not! Notice the dump pipe is screwed into place everytime you dump and then unscrewed for storage... ew.

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delliottg
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Response Posted - 05/16/2011 : 14:23:30

That's one of the reasons I bought the Fiamma, giant, easy to use dump & fill ports. Easy to clean, no extra parts, only screw on gasketed lids for both flush & flushed portions.

I'll spare you the details, but cleaning out our old Thetford after a an amazingly large amount of um...discharge from two little girls (4 & 6, how they ever got that much inside them is a wonder) a while back convinced me that a 2" discharge is not the way to go.

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PCP777
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Response Posted - 05/16/2011 : 14:36:30

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by pastmember
 I would not! Notice the dump pipe is screwed into place everytime you dump and then unscrewed for storage... ew.
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Eh, too late now. My old one didn't have a pipe so I don't know if I'll even use that feature. I ordered it off of Amazon, love being a prime member and getting free shipping. I also find cheap pirate flags for $6 a piece.

As an aside, #2 is not allowed, ever. I can always sail you to a real bathroom if it's that bad.

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islander
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Response Posted - 05/16/2011 : 14:36:31

I didn't see any hold down clamps in the add. I also went with the Fiamma Bi-Pot and haven't had any problems with it(3yrs). It to doesn't have hold down clamps but I never trusted them after my old one let loose one day and the whole thing tumbled out onto the floor. Nasty to say the least. Now I have a teak bar in front to keep the Bi-Pot in place and some brackets I made on the floor for the side to side stability. I would have to turtle the boat for it to tumble out now.

Edited by - islander on 05/16/2011 14:38:42

Voyager
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Response Posted - 05/16/2011 : 18:48:39

Peter,
Hate to say it but #2 HAPPENS!! I know because it happened last year about 1/2 hour out from our destination for the night. Glad we had the porto potty. But, I must give credit where its doo - they who dun it took care of it.

Edited by - Voyager on 05/16/2011 18:50:09

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Response Posted - 05/16/2011 : 19:05:50

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Voyager
 Peter,
Hate to say it but #2 HAPPENS!! I know because it happened last year about 1/2 hour out from our destination for the night. Glad we had the porto potty. But, I must give credit where its doo - they who dun it took care of it.

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I still say a bucket of cat litter would be easier than cleaning out out the head.

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britinusa
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Response Posted - 05/16/2011 : 19:37:00

Had a really bad experience with our dometic pp. After 1year we replaced it with the thetford. The dometic leaked from the level indicator and the O rings on the vent failed. In short we had carp in places that should be clean. Thetford has the better product!

Paul

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Response Posted - 05/16/2011 : 19:59:16

Today's enzyme treatments do an amazing job taking care of #2. You'll find your porta-potti isn't nearly as objectionable as you are.

Edited by - Stinkpotter on 05/16/2011 20:00:02

Davy J
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Response Posted - 05/16/2011 : 20:31:56

A similar thread came up not too long ago. Makes me glad I have a marine head, holding tank and pump-out deck fitting. It goes like this, pull up to dock, hand dock boy 10 bucks, poopy goes away...

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Wife says it's time for a new one, need to have it here by Friday<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
She knows something you don't....

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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 05/16/2011 : 21:09:45

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Davy J
 ...pull up to dock, hand dock boy 10 bucks, poopy goes away...

<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">...if there's a pump-out. My previous neighborhood had none. Now I have several including a pump-out boat that comes to me. It all depends...

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 05/17/2011 : 04:32:26

Our porta-potti has hold-down clamps on the side, and large gasketed screw caps on both tanks for filling/emptying. It's never come loose, and I've never had a problem emptying it.

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PCP777
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Response Posted - 05/17/2011 : 10:11:19

I had clamps, but they broke, remedied it with a bungie. I should get it Wednesday, I'll get you guys an update.

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redviking
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Response Posted - 05/18/2011 : 05:55:25

I put one of these on our C25...

http://www.thetford.com/HOME/PRODUCTS/PortableToilets/PortaPotti465MSD/tabid/161/Default.aspx

sten

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