Originally Posted by stecz20

i dont see the problem, i sh!t a few times in gl's cabin last year. looking forward to this seasons first dump in his cabin.. a smile comes to my face just thinking about it.....

Originally Posted by Interceptor

Federal law says that untreated sewage (even if it's been dosed with a deodorant product) can NOT be discharged in inland or coastal waters. This means the sewage from a portable toilet or a Type III holding tank can not be discharged unless you are in the ocean more than 3 miles offshore.

Federal law also states that if you have a holding tank with a "Y" valve allowing direct overboard discharge of untreated waste, it must be secured in the closed position while operating in all inland and coastal waters. Using a non-releasable wire tie, padlock, or removing the valve handle is considered adequate securing of the device. Click here to get more details and an illustration of a Y-Valve. (This goes to a new panel with the “Why a “Y” Valve?” page from CVA template notebook.)

Operating in a federally designated “No Discharge Area” further restricts what sewage you can discharge overboard. In these areas, there is no treated sewage discharge allowed from boats. That means if you have a Type I or II MSD, you are not allowed to discharge it while in those waters. There is a trend towards more local waters being designated as No Discharge Areas, so if you rely on using your Type I or II MSD, check a cruising guide before venturing into new waters.

Originally Posted by OldSchool

Good post!!! I just have one question. Is it illegal to take a leak off of the back of a boat...or get in the water and piss? I really don't see any difference in those two scenarios or pissing in the toilet and flushing it (without chemicals) into the water. Either way....it's just pee!!!

Originally Posted by Interceptor

Hey Old School,
That's what I like about the low freeboard on my fountain !

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