Holding Tank
The sanitation HOLDING TANK holds approximately 27 gallons. Be aware of the rate of waste production.
(about 1 gallon per flush) With an overfilled tank, it is possible to break a hose, clog a vent, or burst the
tank. The result will be indescribable catastrophe and an EXPENSIVE FIX to you. Empty the tank EVERY
OTHER DAY to avoid this problem.
The HOLDING TANK is located in engine room on starboard side. Some may be subject to a visual check
with a flashlight or the “watermelon” test by thumping it. There is a tank watch warning light located in the
head but do not rely upon this as they often get clogged.
The holding tank is emptied in one of two ways:
#1 At the Marine Pump-Out Station, remove the WASTE CAP located on starboard side deck. Insert the
pump-out nozzle into the waste opening. Double-check your deck fitting! Turn on pump and open valve
located on handle. When pumping is finished, close lever on handle and turn off pump. Remove from deck
fitting.
If there is a fresh water hose on the dock, rinse the tank by adding 2 minutes of water into tank. Then
repump to leave the tank rinsed for the next charter. This also eliminates head odors.
#2 The tank’s contents can be discharged with the electronic MACERATOR only in Canadian waters.
To operate the macerator, turn on the switch that says EMPTY in the DC Panel. Listen to the macerator’s
sound. When the pitch becomes higher, the tank is empty. Discharge may be observed on the starboard
side. It should only take a few minutes to empty the tank.
WATER SYSTEM
Fresh Water Tank(s)
The FRESH WATER TANK holds about 100 gallons. Observe the water level by sight gage in engine
room. Waste water from the sinks and showers drains overboard through various thru-hulls located under
the sinks.
To refill the tank, remove the WATER CAP(S) located in cockpit. Avoid flushing debris from the deck into
the tank opening. DO NOT fill water and diesel at the same time!
Fresh Water Pressure Pump
The WATER PRESSURE PUMP is located in engine room on port side. Activate pump at the DC panel by
turning on the breaker. If the water pump continues to run, you are either out of water or might have an air
lock and need to bleed the system by opening up a faucet. If you run out of water SHUT OFF YOUR HOT
WATER HEATER on the AC panel. Serious damage can occur!
