Another new buyer

[Derrick]

Although not a fun task, emtying the porta potty is not as bad as I originally thought.

I also like the idea of the composter (except for the price) that Eric has, but according to my measurements it is 3 inches higher than the 5 gallon porta potty.

In the M, its a tight fit on the shelf without giving up another 3 inches? Sideways and off the shelf maybe, but then you give up knee space?

As for the mods, (I am not the first to say this). Don't rush to quickly the first year. Once you figure out your space and how to store things to your liking, and get to know the boat and how you use it, you may change your mind on things a dozen times.

We purchased our 07M last year and all I did was install a stereo and take some enhanced sailing options (lines lead aft, motor, gauges and controls that I liked). I had plans to do losts of things, but have changed my mind numerous times on which way is best.

[Catigale]

On heads - get one the Admiral likes if you want to get it right the first time....

(That post wasnt intended to be bawdy btw...)

[Divecoz]

WE. . . . . have the large porta potty and I have the job of emptying it...
Its really not all that bad. You can do it right at your slip at night, if the tide is running right.

[Catigale]

Yuck!!!!

[eric3a]

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[Bill Earnhardt]

PatrickS is right, once you start, you can,t stop.
We purchased a new M26 in april 06, picked it up at the plant in Costa Mesa, and did our first mod befor we were out of the parking lot. Trailer plug in needed an adapter to fit my truck. sence then,
Run lines aft
blocks w/cletes @ helm for genoa sheets
sail slugs on main
boomkicker
2 to 1 block on daggerboard
AN/FM/CD
speakers in V berth & cockpit
duel batteries
battery switch ( 1-2-both-off)
grab handle on sliding hatch
VHF, & hand held VHF
GPS
787c Hummingbird Fish finder/depth/temp/etc
swimladder on starboard side aft
Lg. porta potty (works just fine)
Pedestal guard
lighted compass
12 volt outlets in cockpit & cabin
Tackometer
50 hp honda 4 stroke
tall guide posts on trailer
moved axel back 10 inches on trailer

All Mods came from this web site , it's great
Iam sure there are more, BUT my wish list is 2X this long
congrat's, and GOOD SAILING

[Randy McCotter]

Greetings from Alberta. Where are you located? I'd be getting the genny on a R/F instead of the jib. Most people around here buy the jib only to turn around a year or 2 later and buy a Genoa. Don't worry about the porta potti, sure it's kind of a pain to empty but it's not that bad. Another way to look at it is ... where you sail, is there a pump out facility? It's easier to find a toilet to dump it into than a pump out station. Make sure to get all your lines run aft and look into a single line reefing system for your main. It's cheap and handy. The 50 is more than sufficient for a motor a 70 would definately be nicer but if you're on a budget, they extra coin you save can be used for a plotter or something of the like. Don't forget to but a good BBQ on the rail as well, it's nice to cook the fish outside and not stink up the interior, not to mention all the other fishermen (women) get a kick out of "that guy on the sailboat" frying fish and fishing at the same time.

Randy.

[pokerrick1]

My wife and I also want to have some form of head

Now you're talking

Rick

[ALX357]

Rick, what kind of poker....... ?

[delevi]

Holding tanks are great until they leak......

Unfortunately, I had a very intimate experience with this. Posted a while ago when it occured. Spent something like 8 hours total cleaning up. I'm not sure if there is another brand out there other than Sanipoti that fits the Mac, but if there is, I would go with it. I had two tanks leak on me in a one year span. The first was a nightmare as all contents spilled. The flimsy cap for the pumpout broke. The second was an actual crack in the tank itself. It was minor so it didn't make nearly the mess the first one did, but sure ruined the day. I'm referring to the Sanipoti 5-gal tank with pumpout valve. Be affraid. Be very affraid

Leon

[beene]

I must find a better set up than our current 5 gal Sanipoti w/pumpout.

That tank sucks!

Very weak and has to overhang as it is not completely supported at the base due to the M's layout.

I DO NOT WANT TO DEAL WITH WHAT OTHERS LIKE LEON HAVE HAD TO DEAL WITH

G

[Paul S]

I still think the SWAG bags are the best way to go for a head. I know virtually no one uses them, but they make sense.. and DO NOT leak! Nothing to dump into a toilet. No water tank to store. Zero maintenance.

Do what you need to do, toss in the trash on shore. End of story.

I am outvoted by the first mate.. oh well!

[beene]

How about THIS ONE

G

[Joe]

On our 05 M we installed the same setup as Tom Nine (Apr 1/05) shows in the mods section under head.

We placed a 13 gal holding tank, y valve & macerator pump under the front settee. We also have a deck pumpout to use at the marina. The fresh water for the toilet is pumped directly from the lake as does all of the water we use on the boat.

So far everything has worked excellent.

[delevi]

Nice looking toilet there G. Good price too. The ones at West Marine cost the same but don't have the Macerator and other needed accessories. Still need a tank, of course. One of these days, I want to install a real holding tank system. Quite nervous about the concept of drilling the hull, however

Leon