2004 Rinker Fiesta Vee 250 - Waste tank
grantdean
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Dear Rinker experts,
I have had the pleasure of owning this vessel for three years. She is fitted with an electric flush Jabesco? toilet. I am having trouble pumping out at the marina. When nozzle is attached, I wait for a vacuum to build before opening the valve. At this point, waste is being sucked out. This lasts for probably 10 seconds then waste movement stops. I close the valve again and repeat. It seems it would take forever to empty in this manner. Firstly, Is this normal? Should I be 'opening' a valve on the boat somewhere?
Where is the waste tank situated on the boat? And finally, where is the seacock to release the waste offshore I am in the UK).
Any help or pointers would be appreciated. Regards Grant
Comments
I never put #2 solids in my tank. I do have a macerator but never have used it. The switch is on the cockpit wall between the sink and the rear lazarette. My tank valve, which is located on the top of the tank, is permanently zip tied in the closed position and nothing ever goes over the side. On a side topic, dumping anything from a waste tank at Avalon Harbor on Catalina Island would get me a one year ban, here on the mainland a fine, and I sure as heck don't want that. A Harbor Patrol officer boards your boat prior to mooring, inspects the valve and drops a dye tab in your toilet to ensure compliance. As the say "the dye don't lie."
The pump out has always been quick and effective. The pumps I used are fairly new and have great power, but I'm only sucking liquid you understand. Good luck.
Andy
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