2000 Maxum SCR2400

[Geoffhk33]

hello all, great forum.

does anyone know how to dump my sewage overboard? i have a switch at my helm area but don't understand how to use it, perhaps i need to open a valve?

i currently pump out my holding tank but the odd time I'm far enough of shore and would like the option to dump.

please help.

thx

[mmwjr]

Welcome aboard!

Wow far enough from shore in a 24’ to pump overboard legally. If you boat is equipped with the pump there should be a valve near the holding tank to divert to overboard, then you have to press both rocker switches at the same time to activate the pump.

[Patrick Bodkin]

I would think that either dumping or pumping raw sewage overboard would be frowned on in most geographies. I know it's against the law in the Region that I live. That is what marina pump-out facilities are for.

[shrew]

Originally Posted by Patrick Bodkin

I would think that either dumping or pumping raw sewage overboard would be frowned on in most geographies. I know it's against the law in the Region that I live. That is what marina pump-out facilities are for.

There are plenty of places to discharge legally. Just about anywhere 3 miles offshore unless specifically prohibited.

[Patrick Bodkin]

Well, I live and boat exclusively in the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay. The laws and regulations are very specific on this, as follows:

"Most boaters know that it’s illegal to discharge raw sewage from a boat within U.S. territorial waters, including the entire Chesapeake Bay, coastal bays and their tributaries. In Maryland, a law allows Natural Resources Police to enforce sewage laws with fines up to $2,000."

https://chesapeakebaymagazine.com/bo...eds-your-help/

Your situation is apparently much different then mine.

[KOOJIE]

3 miles here as well,,,,,, you can take a dump over the side if you want as long as your over 3 miles offshore