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Interesting. I have a compartment, but I don't think it is for trash.
We use it for galley storage. This must be a modification.

It sounds like behind the companionway stairs is the way to go. I
might try to build something a little more "woody" than "rubbermaidy".
No offense! One thing that does bother me is that when I lift the

What a great topic, Doug! We have 2 square buckets behind the companion way
stairs on Wind Witch. We line them with white vinyl bags we get from Costco
(big roll). When full, we tie them and place them in the compartment behind
the door - under the cockpit sole - until we reach a place to dispose of

I have a proper trash compartment on the right hand side of the sink. it's a
hole in the galley, where there is a stainless steel compartment that can be
removed and it closes with a nice lid made of the same material as the
galley top. looks the business. thought that was standard on passports?
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Ah i need that info too...
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[mailto:passportowners@googleg roups.com] On Behalf Of William Ennis
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 11:28 AM
To: Passport Owners
Hello,
Our 1984 P40, hull # 78, will need a cutlass bearing when we pull her. Can
anyone supply a size for it so that it will be ready?

Ditto.
One of those rubbermaid kitchen cans.
Works great

Hello,
Our 1984 P40, hull # 78, will need a cutlass bearing when we pull her. Can anyone supply a size for it so that it will be ready?
Thanks.
Bill Ennis

We keep ours behind the companionway steps. It's a small can, but sufficient.
"A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing." George Bernard Shaw

Hello all,
Looking to move up from my Allied 36 ketch, and P-40's seem to best
match what I am looking for. Unfortunately there are no boats on the
market here in San Francisco Bay, so may end up buying and shipping/
sailing one from another port. Wondering if the SF group is having a
sail in where I might get a look at the two different boat layouts(v-

Ahoy All Passporters!
My wife and I were looking at the Passport 40s on Yachtworld recently.
In a couple of the cabin photos, you can see a plastic trash can out
on the floor. In another, it is behind the companionway stairs. We
both agreed that these boats have the same conundrum as us: "Where do
we keep the trash/recycling bin?"

We use a bypass for the Lectrasan.  A Jabsco Y valve allows us to direct the head discharge to either the Lectrasan or the holding tank. The Lectrasan discharges to the sea (via an antisiphon loop).  In no discharge zones, we switch to the holding tank and lock the valve.  The Y valve is mounted under the counter in the head (we have the v-berth configuration).  We converted the head intake thru hull to function as the Lectrasan discharge and installed a new head intake thru hull under the head floor board, keeping the intake well away from the discharge.

On Wind Witch, we have a v-berth with the head/shower on the port side. The
holding tank is in the shower stall on the port side behind a bulkhead. The
head is on the port side facing starboard. Outside of it are two lockers,
one above the other. The waste pipe from the head enters the lower locker,

Unfortunately my problem is not at that end.

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I may have been lucky, but I was able to resolve the plugged vent issue by cleaning out the vent fitting at the top of the tank. I used a piece of heavy wire and twirled progressively larger drill bits between my fingers to clear the blockage. By the way, does anyone have a good way of knowing when it's time to pump out?

I may have been lucky, but I was able to resolve the plugged vent issue by
cleaning out the vent fitting at the top of the tank. I used a piece of
heavy wire and twirled progressively larger drill bits between my fingers to
clear the blockage. By the way, does anyone have a good way of knowing when

We don't have a bypass valve, but the holding tank in the forward compartment has a through hull connected to the bottom. When we're out, we just leave the sea cock open.

"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross."
Sinclair Lewis

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Another aspect of the head.Does anyone use a bypass of the tank for
direct discharge where appropriate. It looks like it would be easy on
the P40. I did this on my old boat and it worked well. Many odors come
from stuff staying in either the intake or outflow with bacteria
causing decay. A little vinegar helps with the out flow and prevents

I have a related question/problem. In the V berth configuration the holding tank is outboard of the shower. The vent line runs behind the shelves above the sink to the previously mentioned pot-metal fitting. The vent is thoroughly clogged and I think the fitting is the cause. I cannot figure out how to access from the inside. Has anyone tackled this?

I have had the best look and best luck with Cetol. I had Cetol on for
4 years before leaving the Bay Area and then in PV had it all removed
and replaced with 6 coats of Petit Schooner (just because I wanted to
see the boat in "real" varnish). That lasted in PV 6 months in the
2003-2004 season (came off like water).

I agree with Robert - either sell her in Australia or, if you intend to return to cruising soon, ship her back to the US where you can use her yourself.
 
The boat will continue to age, even if well maintained.  Eventually parts and systems will need replacement or repair, thus you will have an ongoing investment in the boat.  In my experience, renters and owners treat these issues differently.  The decisions to fix or replace should be made by the owner and not by someone who wants to take off cruising tomorrow and doesn't want to be inconvenienced with a repair.

With respect to flushing, I have two basic rules:
 
1.  The effort required to evacuate the head should be proportionate to the effort invested in filling the head.
2.  In all respects, the material should make a one way trip.
 
We use a Lectrasan and Raritan head.  We installed an electric Raritan headpump, but I removed the electric pump a few years ago - used a lot of juice and just not as thorough as doing it by hand.  Besides, I found that some guests were leaving the head a bit too soon for me - if you spend 10 minutes filling the head, you should spend 10 minutes flushing, not to ensure a complete flush, but to ensure that the next occupant doesn't enjoy your aromas.  I recognize that a metered approach would be appropriate if using the holding tank - I'd probably restrict guests.