Peeing Off a Boat ... How to Use a Sailboat Toilet /Head (Pro Tips #2/Patrick Childress Sailing 51)
October 11, 2019 · 7 min · 77K views
What this video covers
Professional sailors and offshore delivery captains mandate that crew use the marine head rather than peeing over the side while at sea to prevent man-overboard incidents.1:41 Patrick Childress, John Neal, Andrew Burton, and Hank Schmidt all enforce policies requiring crew to sit while using the head to ensure safety and stability.1:43
Operating a marine head requires a specific sequence to prevent odors and clogs.2:30 First, set the pump to "dry" to evacuate the bowl contents into the discharge hose.3:32 Once empty, switch the pump to "wet" to introduce flush water, then pump 10 to 15 times to force waste through the vented loop and into the holding tank or overboard.3:38 Finally, return the pump to "dry" to clear the hose and leave the bowl empty.4:16 This prevents back-flushing of contaminated water into the head.4:38 When using the head for solid waste, use minimal toilet paper to avoid clogging the discharge lines.5:38 Proper pumping technique ensures the entire length of the hose is cleared, preventing odors in the head compartment.4:29
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