Using a dockside pumpout

[1st grady]

If I utilize the dock holding tank pump out, does my pump need to operate or does the pumpout facility suck out the nasty?
I am hoping the latter because my pump took a dump.

 

[Gary M]

The dockside pumpout that I have used at a fuel dock literally sucks the tank empty........

 

[BobP]

I think you also need a special adapter fitting that threads into the deck fitting to hook up to the pumpout facility, is that correct guys?

 

[jaydub]

The marina I use has an adapter to fit the threads of my pump-out outlet. I know they have a couple of different adapter sizes because outlets aren't all the same size. Pump out works like a big vacuum-boat pump on mine doesn't need to work at all.

 

[sluggoe]

yup...most docks have adapters so u don't need to do anything but watch the guy do the work.

don't need to turn on pump.

--slugg.

 

[1st grady]

Thanks,
That is what I was hoping for. I wasn't looking to change the pump full of nasty stuff.