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Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 03-10-2015, 00:54
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Posted By valhalla360
Re: Should I be ashamed?

Poo Shaming: The triumph of emotion over logic.






In a small bay or harbor with others present, of course hold it but otherwise it's perfectly harmless in open water. Nature has already...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 27-08-2015, 10:53
Replies: 166
Views: 32,393
Posted By valhalla360
Re: Should I be ashamed?

There are two issues with waste going in the water....Pathogens and Nutrient Loading.

Pathogens: Actually the principal holds up just as well in the Great Lakes. In fact fresh water will kill...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 26-08-2015, 06:55
Replies: 166
Views: 32,393
Posted By valhalla360
Re: Should I be ashamed?

Draconian laws and application of them may or may not be justified. I was just warning the guy.

But try a little reading comprehension. If you read my posts, the "pool" in your analogy would be a...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 25-08-2015, 14:26
Replies: 166
Views: 32,393
Posted By valhalla360
Re: Should I be ashamed?

Storm sewers, sanitary overflow during storms, farm runoff, industrial waste. Even in the busiest harbors, the nutrient loads from boats is so small as to be irrelevant.

Pathogen and generall...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 25-08-2015, 14:22
Replies: 166
Views: 32,393
Posted By valhalla360
Re: Should I be ashamed?

I was refering to the OP's direct overboard approach if he pulls the holding tank.

We also have a composter and it's a great option.
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 25-08-2015, 12:16
Replies: 166
Views: 32,393
Posted By valhalla360
Re: Should I be ashamed?

The quantities of waste involved are irrelevant in terms of nutrient loads and algea blooms.

The only issues would be if you were in a small cove and people were coming into contact with the...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 25-08-2015, 07:29
Replies: 166
Views: 32,393
Posted By valhalla360
Re: Should I be ashamed?

Dumping overboard doesn't bother me if you are in open water or if there is a lot of current flushing thru (and no swiming). In a small bay, that's kind of nasty.

Just a practical issue, will...
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