![]() I measured available space and pondered dimensions, but settled on the compact bowl because that is what I already had. Bowl Size: I thought a "household" size bowl would be a nice feature.There are a couple of options to consider: Based on reviews and message board postings it seemed to be one of the best electric heads available. I went with the Raritan Sea Era Toilet with the compact bowl and pressurized fresh water flush. I was able to clear it in about a minute. The only problem in 3+ seasons was when a guest deposited a wet wipe. It wasn't inexpensive (the head alone was $400+ in 2011, new hose was $100+), but over the past 3 seasons it truly has made the boat much more comfortable and enjoyable. ![]() A friend's positive experience on another boat made the decision easier. ![]() In his defense, some of our guests had problems with the head, too.Īfter some discussion, we decided to invest in an electric flush head. At the time our oldest son was newly potty trained, but wasn't strong enough to use the hand pump to flush. A rebuild kit was nearly the cost of a new toilet so we started looking at new heads. In 2010 the original Jabsco head on Donnybrook, my 1990 Catalina 34, was nearing the end of it's useful life. Then there's the fact that the parts of a marine head have a finite life span before rebuild is required. Usually dis-assembly is required to undo a clog. You don't see plungers on boats as they don't work on a marine head. It's also much harder to unplug a clogged marine head. ![]() On a boat, few of us have a backup, excluding going over the side or using a bucket, and a bucket isn't suitable for many. If it doesn't, the only tool needed most of the time is a plunger. ![]() At home you rarely have to think about a toilet because it just works. A marine head (toilet) really does affect a boat's comfort and enjoyment. ![]()
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