03/02/2008 05:58:15 PM
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captainsquarters
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I am looking for a good way to clean my poly holding tank before the start of this season. I am trying to get some of the accumulated crud off of the sides. Last year I filled it twice, once with a baking soda mix and once with plain water but did not get as clean as I would like. Any Ideas? Thanks
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03/02/2008 09:53:57 PM
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peghall
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Fill it with a strong solution of liquid detergent--Wisk, liquid
Tide--and water. Let it sit for a day or two, pump out and
thoroughly rinse out.
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Peggie Hall, Moderator
Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987, Author: "Get Rid of Boat Odors--A Guide to Marine Sanitation Systems and Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor."
[L=http://shop.sailboatowners.com/books/detail-books.htm?sku=66438&cat=1304[/L]
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03/03/2008 03:29:20 PM
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captainsquarters
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Thanks for the reply. When you say strong, how strong? My tank is 80 gal.
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03/03/2008 10:35:30 PM
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peghall
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A couple of jugs should be strong enough.
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Peggie Hall, Moderator
Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987, Author: "Get Rid of Boat Odors--A Guide to Marine Sanitation Systems and Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor."
[L=http://shop.sailboatowners.com/books/detail-books.htm?sku=66438&cat=1304[/L]
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03/04/2008 07:55:54 AM
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Amelia
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off-topic: What a great photo, Peggie! I love being able to connect a face with a name. (Hard to imagine you with harlequin sunglasses.)
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Amelia
Edenton, NC
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03/04/2008 07:16:03 PM
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alreadygone
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Originally posted by: Amelia
off-topic: What a great photo, Peggie! I love being able to connect a face with a name. (Hard to imagine you with harlequin sunglasses.)
My thoughts also! GOOD LOOKIN GAL!!!!!!
Bob
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I carry a gun because it's too tiring carrying a cop.
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03/04/2008 09:19:39 PM
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peghall
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Well, thank y'all! A friend took that photo at a boat show last
year. I decided after I saw it that it's time to let folks see the
real me--still hot, but now in flashes.
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Peggie Hall, Moderator Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987, Author: "Get Rid of Boat Odors--A Guide to Marine Sanitation Systems and Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor." [L=http://shop.sailboatowners.com/books/detail-books.htm?sku=66438&cat=1304[/L]
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03/05/2008 03:44:40 AM
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Barrenriver
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Peggy, had you put that picture on the cover of your book, no telling how many more you would have sold
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Edited: 03/05/2008 at 04:15:18 AM by Barrenriver
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03/11/2008 08:55:10 AM
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sailer1
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Bout time you fessed up to being a "babe". Nice pic.
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Ken Paulson
1996 44' Gibson Std.
twin 350 crusaders
Upper Mississippi
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03/11/2008 09:06:18 AM
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sailer1
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Back on topic -- Is there a way in which the cleaning solution can completly be removed without going to a marina with pump out facilities? I would like to do the same thing but the marinas will not operate the pump out stations or turn on water until mid May. I am assuming that captainsquarters (cq) is cleaning the tank while installed in the boat , in a warm part of the country which has running water. I do not have that luxury and would like to get all this stuff accomplished before the season really gets going. I have a feeling that I may be SOL on this situation and will just have to suck it up and wait. Somehow that sentence did not sound right.
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Ken Paulson
1996 44' Gibson Std.
twin 350 crusaders
Upper Mississippi
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03/11/2008 09:21:20 AM
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peghall
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That last sentence did conjur up some interesting mental images.
Wait till May to do it. You can put the solution into the tank
immediately after your first pumpout/tank flushing--last
thing before you close up the boat to go home...pump out and rinse
out again first thing the following weekend. Better yet, use it as
an excuse to take a beautiful spring midweek afternoon off to spend
some time on the boat.
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Peggie Hall, Moderator Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987, Author: "Get Rid of Boat Odors--A Guide to Marine Sanitation Systems and Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor." [L=http://shop.sailboatowners.com/books/detail-books.htm?sku=66438&cat=1304[/L]
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03/11/2008 05:39:52 PM
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sailer1
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That sounds like the best and most entertaining way to take care of this situation without developing some new way to remove effluent from a tank without the proper tools. I can usually con enough people to go on a pump out cruise and get into there pockets for some gas money if I do it on a weekend but as you say, midweek is far better for watching what is around us. It can be pretty spectacular at that time of year. Thank you
I promise not to get my lips to close to that one fitting on the deck.
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Ken Paulson
1996 44' Gibson Std.
twin 350 crusaders
Upper Mississippi
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03/11/2008 08:35:24 PM
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peghall
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Is your boat under 66'? If so, I have an idea for you.
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Peggie Hall, Moderator
Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987, Author: "Get Rid of Boat Odors--A Guide to Marine Sanitation Systems and Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor."
[L=http://shop.sailboatowners.com/books/detail-books.htm?sku=66438&cat=1304[/L]
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03/14/2008 06:51:18 AM
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sailer1
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Is your question directed to cq or sailer1? I know........ stupid question.
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Ken Paulson
1996 44' Gibson Std.
twin 350 crusaders
Upper Mississippi
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03/14/2008 07:14:21 AM
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peghall
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I was asking you, Ken...but I should have noticed that you'd
already provided the answer in your signature.
I don't know if you're aware that the Mississippi river is NOT "no
discharge"...that the discharge of treated waste from a CG
certified Type I MSD--i.e. PuraSan--is not only legal on boats
<66' (boats 66'+ would need a Type II), but is actually a LOT
cleaner than the river! If you have one installed, you don't have
to use a holding tank...you'd be able to treat and discharge each
flush. The PuraSan is a bit pricy, but worth it never to have deal
with tank maintenance and pumpouts again. Check it out:
http://www.raritaneng.com/products/waste_treatment/purasan.html
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Peggie Hall, Moderator
Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987, Author: "Get Rid of Boat Odors--A Guide to Marine Sanitation Systems and Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor."
[L=http://shop.sailboatowners.com/books/detail-books.htm?sku=66438&cat=1304[/L]
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03/14/2008 08:34:24 AM
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sailer1
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Thank you for the fast reply. I have thought about going to another waste system but you are right in saying that it is "a bit pricey". I do not think I could fully justify changing due to the abundance of marinas in the Red Wing, Minnesota area. All charge a reasonable price for a pump out ($5.00 + $5.00 tip). The amount of tip is at the owners discretion but I usually give that much when a good rinse or rinses is applied to the tank.
I had not thought about a thorough cleaning until cq brought it up and it is something I would like to do. Your suggestion on procedure will be followed and I am pretty sure I can get the old honey tank squeaky clean. Now all I need is some warm weather. Thank you
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Ken Paulson
1996 44' Gibson Std.
twin 350 crusaders
Upper Mississippi
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