Known as marine sanitation devices (MSDs), these under-hull systems are more than a wise investment, considering the tremendous risk involved in dumping untreated sewage overboard. From heads to the latest products designed to alleviate the odors and hassles of your boat's sanitation system, the following can help educate you in making your houseboat experience a legal and sanitary one.
Ahead Sanitation Systems
888-803-5428
www.themsd.com
BacTANK T3
BacTANK T3 products use the essence of nature to produce environmentally-safe microbes for holding tanks and onboard use. Its line of cleaning and prevention products are biodegradable and help protect our boat and waterways. BacTANK T3 microbes or "Bugs" degrade the waste while reducing odors, insects and build up.
(877-BIO-BUGS/www.nolanbiolabs.com)
Dometic Sanitation Systems
800-321-9886
www.dometic.com
Environmental Marine, Inc.
866-237-5428
www.themsd.com
General Ecology
800-441-8166
www.generalecology.com
Happy Bowl
www.happybowl.com
Headhunter, Inc.
800-662-8557
www.headhunterinc.com
Inca Gold Products
310-808-9359
www.incagoldonline.com
Jabsco
www.xylemflowcontrol.com
Keco, Inc.
619-298-3800
www.pumpahead.com
Life Industries
843-566-1225
My Healthy Boater
Don't just mask odors, eliminate them with My Healthy Boaters holding tank treatment that is totally organic and odor free.
(www.myhealthyboater.com)
NASSEF Engineering
850-484-2700
Nature's Head
Designed by two long-time sailors and manufactured in the USA, Nature's Head composting toilet is specifically designed to withstand the harsh marine environment. Its rugged design and materials have been proven to be extremely durable and trouble-free. These systems are easily installed, completely self-contained and portable, requiring no holding tanks.
(251-295-3043/www.natureshead.net)
Odorlos
Odorlos Holding Tank Treatment eliminates all odors while quickly breaking down waste and tissue. Odorlos lubricates valves, contains no formaldehyde and is 100 percent biodegradable. By eliminating odors naturally without the use of masking perfumes or staining dyes, it is effective and eco-friendly.
(www.odorlos.com)
Owens Mfg. & Specialty Co., Inc.
800-639-2744
www.owenskleentank.com
Peal Products
770-551-0911
Quantum Pure Aire Corporation
800-290-9577
www.quantumpureair.com
Raritan Engineering Co.
This year, Atlantes Freedom will become Atlantes Freedom with Vortex-vac, a more efficient flushing action with a new sequential flushing. The new discharge pump creates the vacuum in the bowl so there is no need for remote vacuum pumps. The Atlantes Freedom comes in a standard and elongated model to fit in any application while giving all the comforts of home.
(856-825-4900/www.raritaneng.com)
Research Products
800-527-5551
www.incinolet.com
SeaLand Technology
800-321-9886
www.sealandtechnology.com
Survivor Associates/Continental Technologies
888-922-1231
www.y2kpreparations.com
Thetford Corp.
Tecma Silence and Silence Plus are powerful-yet super quiet-turbine-pump, china-bowl toilets. These waste transfer systems, which allow holding tanks to be located anywhere, feature beautiful European styling, wall-mounted, push-button controls and a water-saving, eco-friendly design. Available in white, bone and black colors. Made by Thetford Marine of Michigan.
(734-769-9747/www.thetford.com)
Vetus-Den Ouden, Inc.
800-GO-VETUS
www.vetus.com
Walex Products Co.
800-338-3155
www.walex.com