The message below is copied from the T&T mail list, and was actually a part of a lenghty discussion of the “Florida Potty Patrol” issue. However, I’m copying it here to pass along what a good waste pump-out system is available at Fort Myers Yacht Basin. And, that’s just as it should be, since these good people are a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!

I liked the setup at Ft Myers City Marina, and a few other places, the docks are all plumbed with PVC vacuum pipes, each slip has a valve and quick coupler. For every couple of docks there is a dock box with vacuum hose, when you want to pump out you get the hose, connect it to the quick coupler and your blackwater fitting, open the valves and pump out rinse the hose when done (please), and return to the dock box, no scheduling, moving around, or waiting.
I find the process is made simpler if you have the quick coupler adapter that screws into the blackwater deck plate, I had one for my Camano but
haven’t been able to find one which matches the threads on the my Monk.
Steve

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