Head with in line macerator disconnection

[Vtdochop]

Hello,
I need some advice how I might disconnect the off board discharge for my 2003 225 Tournament. As I do all my boating on Lake Champlain (in land) I'll need to do this to be in compliance with federal regulations. Thanks for your imput. :lol:
Peter

 

[ElyseM]

if you have a deck pump-out also, there should already be a y-valve installed. i believe that if you put it to the deck pump-out position and put a lock on it you are good, but i leave that up to the guys who boat freshwater to confirm.

 

[Hookup1]

Pumpout

If you use your deckplate to pump out you are in compliance.

Coast Guard requirement is the overboad discharge be wired or tywraped closed to prevent a discharge. Disconnecting the overboard discharge may be overkill.

This assumes that the officer inspecting your vessel knows what he/she is looking at.

Ask the local marina operators who have the pumpout stations.

 

[Vtdochop]

Thank you ElyseM and Hookup 1....I went to the USCG site and the regs state Y union needs to be secured as u have said. Think I will keep a copy of the rules on board. Local marina had said an expensive fix was indicated :shock: ...glad Iwas able to resolve ...only 3 months to go !
Peter

 

[ElyseM]

if you don't have a y-valve, there should be a lockout facilitated directly on the seacock.