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what is the best manual head?

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  1. davidsgrant, Mar 20, 2010
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    We have three heads on our yacht - 65 ft ketch - doing major repair work - what would your recommendation be for replacing the existing Raritan manual heads?
    David
  2. Henning, Mar 20, 2010
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    Wilcox Critendon
  3. K1W1, Mar 21, 2010
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  4. Henning, Mar 21, 2010
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    Thing I always liked about the Willy Crit Captains head was the long handle so you don't have to stoop over to pump it.
  5. davidsgrant, Mar 21, 2010
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    thanks very much for the help re wilcox crittenden!

    appreciate the help - given how strong the WC is based on yours and the references, one of the heads really needs work. given it is the most "public" one on the boat, i will replace that one with the WC to see how it works.

    we intend to do extensive blue water cruising, so i am worried about electric heads, and want something strong and can fix at sea.

    hope that makes sense.

    david
  6. K1W1, Mar 21, 2010
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    Hi,

    The second one I linked to doesn't even need to be pumped by hand it has a foot pedal to macerate the heaviest load with ease :)
  7. Henning, Mar 21, 2010
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    Considering you have 3 heads onboard, you may give thought to replacing the "public" head with a Vaccuflush (I haven't really had much problem with them) for people who are unfamiliar with manual heads and keep the other 2 manual....
  8. Henning, Mar 21, 2010
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    That's interesting.
  9. lobo, Mar 22, 2010
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    also look at the electric Tecma heads. we never had any problems, even with kids throwing all kind of stuff at them. very easy to service, too.