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Interesting. I’ll post a photo of my shower tank later. It’s ridiculously huge, I’d guess well over 15 gallons. As mentioned it’s in the forward bilge. Your pump out fitting must be near the wheelhouse door if I’m reading your post correctly. That’s just above the hanging locker where I propose...

Good to hear from you. Is your holding tank stainless steel? Where does your shower drain?

Athena currently has Electra Magic model 80 (Thetford) toilets. They have their own internal holding and “treatment”. One fills the toilet part way with water and adds a treatment solution. The bad thing is the treated waste is recirculated and used for flushing. I’d imagine it gets a bit...

Thanks Comodave. I have read about the Marine Elegance head. It comes well recommended. I’ve not investigated the Ronco tanks. I will do so.

Thanks for the reminder. I just posted there.

Hello folks. I’m the new owner of Athena in Portland. She’s my first trawler after five sailboats. She comes to me in pretty good structural condition having been either boathouse kept or stored under cover for most of her life but she will need a refit before the next season. It’s the usual...

Hello folks. I just bought a Bluewater 40 Pilot House Trawler “Athena” lying on the Columbia in Portland. I’m doing a bit of a refit to get her ready for the next season. I’d love to hear from other Bluewater owners. Next up on the refit list is installing some proper holding. I’d like to...

Have you been able to locate and purchase parts for your engine? I suspect this engine will need a new head gasket at a minimum. I’m thinking further ahead with the replacement.

A question for those who have re-engined a Bluewater 40 with the twin Bedford 330s: what engine did you select and were you satisfied with your choice? Thanks.

Can you steer me to some photos please?

About the same in Olympia as far as wait times. I think more marinas should allow sublets. By facilitating the transaction they gain the control they… hmm is crave the word I’m looking for?

Does the marina at Friday Harbor allow the new owner to assume the slip? I’m sure you are aware how difficult it is to find moorage in the Sound.