40Sundeck240
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- Aug 26, 2009
- 32
- Boat Info
- 2004 240 Sundeck, towed with 2009 Yukon Denali XL
- Engines
- 6.2 Merc with Bravo 3 drive
Yep:thumbsup:Are we done yet?
Doug
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Yep:thumbsup:Are we done yet?
Doug
I never really understood this whole grey water thing. I mean, aren't we doing a lot worse through our exhaust then actually depositing soapy dish/shower water into the lake?? :smt017
Dish soap generally has phosphates in it which contributes to algae growth and depletes oxygen in the water. That being said, washing your hands with a bar of soap and rinsing them isn't a big deal unless you have 10 million people a day doing it :huh:. Bilge water is substantially more harmful because you are introducing oils, gasoline, diesel etc to the water and these are much more dificult to break down than phosphates which are used by the plant life. Phosphates are also a major part of fertilizers which is the reason it is always better to have a controlled "hard shoreline" with natural plants/ shrubs instead of a long football field sized lawn that buts right up to the water edge.
The exhaust in the water isn't a terrible thing, but it does contribute somehwhat as oil residuals are pushed and carried into the exhaust more and more as the engines age. 2 stroke motors are much worse and thats one of the main reasons they are being phased out.
I personally would never wash dishes, or discharge soapy water, other than a hand washing on my boat in an inland lake, but there are a lot worse things you can do that are legal.
O.K. I am a Lake George Boater. Last fall I brought a 320 in from the Lake of the OZARK's and had it fully converted. All sinks , head , shower ,ice holder and bilge now go to my holding tank. The A/C system is a water circulation so it picks up lake water and extracts the cool water and returns to the lake. The total cost was $ 1100.00 for materials and labor. It does force you to pump out more frequently but if you you belong to BOATUSA it is free assuming you go to a participant. The odds are you will be inspected by the LGP because they take their jobs seriously. I appreciate the bantering but the rules were made because there were some who have violated them whether they were boat owners or homeowners. Now as a result like all things in life we need to live up to them or as we have seen our world will slip away like a slippery slope ! Let's take our world back !!!!!!
O.K. I am a Lake George Boater. Last fall I brought a 320 in from the Lake of the OZARK's and had it fully converted. All sinks , head , shower ,ice holder and bilge now go to my holding tank. The A/C system is a water circulation so it picks up lake water and extracts the cool water and returns to the lake. The total cost was $ 1100.00 for materials and labor. It does force you to pump out more frequently but if you you belong to BOATUSA it is free assuming you go to a participant.
Groucho,
If you are a member of BOATUS the Boardawalk and Harris Bay Yacht Club are free.
Yes I am a member...Haven't been to HB but seems last time I was @ Boardwalk it cost me 5.00. Don't get me wrong...It's well worth 5.00 but I end up giving the pumper 5.00 tip. I'd rather just give them a 10.00 tip. Nasty job!
Groucho,
A partner of mine who just retired told me to try to get into Green Harbor. When I called they did not have any that could handle me. 320 35 ft overall. Are you aware of any slips available for the spring. I am across the Lake just south of you at a private residence.