Maxwellian Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Three days in to hire and the Yard say we need a pump out. Had Same boat for three years and always lasted the week. Yellow Mello use. trouble is at Norwich YS and theirs is not working, Where is the nearest please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Broom at Brundall, probably. I’d say call Paul at Swancraft, but I think he may be away for a couple of days. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Could they have missed doing the pump out on turnaround (happened to me once)? What boat do you have? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gancanny Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 cove marina at brundall have a pumpout facility tel, 01603 713663 or 07971193222 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 58 minutes ago, gancanny said: cove marina at brundall have a pumpout facility tel, 01603 713663 or 07971193222 Would ring first as not sure it is operating at the moment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 On 18/06/2024 at 14:56, OldBerkshireBoy said: Would ring first as not sure it is operating at the moment. As I thought it is out of action. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadsAuthority Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 On 18/06/2024 at 11:23, Maxwellian said: Three days in to hire and the Yard say we need a pump out. Had Same boat for three years and always lasted the week. Yellow Mello use. trouble is at Norwich YS and theirs is not working, Where is the nearest please? Hi there @Maxwellian just had confirmation from the Quay Rangers that Norwich is operational again as of today. Tom 3 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troyboy Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 I know most boats have a holding tank which is by far the best but where do people empty their cassette toilets if a Thetford / porta loo is on board. When we had our 1st boat I had to go back to the marina to empty ours or if on southern broads WRC were always kind enough to let me use their camping site waste point. Does anyone know of any others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargeandParge Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 Maxwellian we think you need a doctor not a pump out if you've filled the holding tank in three days . Your boat must have been missed you are a regular hirer maybe too regular for Your holding tank. Kindest Regards Marge and Parge 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 Believe me if he has the same bowel disease as I do it is entirely possible. It is a cruel disease and next week I shall be back in hospital once more. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewcook Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 The Newer Holding Waste tank are very good if it's only Two of that would last a week. If I went on the Boat now I it would last Two days due to me just having a Emergency Bowel Operation plus being in Intensive Care now Home with my water rates going up till it settles as I will be on the Broads next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 10 minutes ago, Andrewcook said: The Newer Holding Waste tank are very good if it's only Two of that would last a week. If I went on the Boat now I it would last Two days due to me just having a Emergency Bowel Operation plus being in Intensive Care now Home with my water rates going up till it settles as I will be on the Broads next year. Believe me you have my sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 2 hours ago, MargeandParge said: Maxwellian we think you need a doctor not a pump out if you've filled the holding tank in three days . Your boat must have been missed you are a regular hirer maybe too regular for Your holding tank. Kindest Regards Marge and Parge A lot of newer craft have electric flush loos with no control over how much water is used to flush. Some also have the grey waste diverted into the holding tank, so washing up water etc doesn’t go into the rivers - just leave that to Anglian Water! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troyboy Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 20 hours ago, CambridgeCabby said: Thanks for that CambridgeCabby. I see the chemical disposal points are few and far between. Pump out loos are a must for a longer term holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwellian Posted June 22 Author Share Posted June 22 Thanks everyone. Older boat with big tank straight flush no electric gizmos. Absolutely sure that the hire yard did not empty. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 A lot of newer craft have electric flush loos with no control over how much water is used to flush. We had this issue with our previous 12v macerating w/c, It did have the option of a short flush or a long flush and that was it. Upgrade to the current item, it has a simple rocker switch one for fill and one for evacuate - We now have control over how much flushing water goes into the bowl - Much better and a lot less flushing water filling up t waste tank When crewed up with male crew:- If it's yellow - Let it mellow If it's brown - flush it down This method along with using shoreside facilities with six chaps on a lads week the holding tank can quite happily last all week Put a girly crew onboard - and emptying the holding tank could quite easily become a daily experience Griff 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 4 hours ago, Maxwellian said: Absolutely sure that the hire yard did not empty. Thought so, that's sloppy. Having said that, the only time it happened to me was with Royall's who were brilliant in every other respect. I guess you have to look at it in the overall context of the service you receive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 20 minutes ago, Broads01 said: Thought so, that's sloppy. . . . . . . . Unfortunate turn of phrase, Simon. Maybe better words to describe a holding tank full to capacity! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargeandParge Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 After our Griffs comment about having a girlie crew on board. Obviously only noticed when he is skipper. Just remember nerves affect the body in many ways . Kindest Regards Marge and Parge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwellian Posted June 22 Author Share Posted June 22 We use the If it's yellow - Let it mellow, If it's brown - flush it down. The only concession is that we flush before and after the brown to avoid splash backs! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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