Owner’s Notes for
Ardent
March 26
th
, 2021
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CAUTION: Unlike automobile fuel gauges, fuel gauges on boats are notoriously inaccurate,
especially on the low end. Whenever the fuel level drops below ½ full, you should refuel at your
next opportunity. NEVER let the fuel level fall below ¼ full or you’re in danger of running out of
fuel. Towing and the cost of a mechanic to bleed the air from the fuel lines is expensive.
18.
Heads and Holding Tanks
Highlights
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Only what has been eaten goes in the toilet.
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Both toilets are electric macerating flush using fresh
(potable) water piped from the water tanks.
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The WATER PUMP switch on the electrical panel must be
ON before flushing the toilets.
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The toilet discharge (flushing) does NOT have a Y-valve
option. When you flush the toilet, it always goes directly
into the holding tanks.
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Circuit breakers for both toilets are located under the aft starboard berth at the forward end and are
labeled. Look for black fixtures with white push-button resets.
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The salon holding tank level gauge is located next to the flush switch panel in the head next to the
toilet (see photo above right).
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The forward stateroom holding tank does not have a level gauge but can be checked visually by
removing the panel above the toilet and looking for the level. A flashlight can help to see the level
better.
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Holding tanks are 20 gallons forward and 35 gallons salon and should be emptied every second day.
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The holding tank overboard discharge seacocks have large red “T” handles and are located inside the
cabinet of each head. See “Emptying the Holding Tanks” below.
Details
Please do not put anything in the toilet that has not been eaten. Experienced sailors deposit toilet paper in a
wastebasket in Ziploc baggies, not down the toilet because paper tends to clog the hoses.
San Juan Sailing staff will discuss holding tanks and pump outs on your arrival. Our one plea is this: please
don’t over fill the holding tank as leaking sewage is most unpleasant! Thank you.
Please note that in U.S. waters it is illegal to discharge holding tanks overboard.
While in Canadian waters outside of bays and harbors overboard discharge is
allowed.
Flushing the Toilets
Reminder: The WATER PUMP switch on the electrical panel must be ON before
flushing the toilets.
There are two rocker switches for operating the toilet. They are located on the
vanity side next to the toilet:
Left Switch – Flush.
Right Switch – Fill or empty water in the bowl.
