> In the planning our our new vessel, we would like to ask what the > preference is for marine heads. Right now, we are leaning towards > Sealand vacuum heads like we have on our 2001 48' Kadey Krogen > Northsea. However, we have just been told that Tecma heads are better. > After looking at their website, we are still trying to figure out > what kind of head the Tecma is. Vacuflush is a good toilet, but no longer the best. Tecma toilets are macerating electric toilets. And they are excellent toilets...in fact, set a new standard for excellence when they were first introduced. Every toilet mfr, even SeaLand, tried to clone it...with varying degrees of success. Today, the Raritan "Marine Elegance" is the top rated electric toilet. Practical Sailor (marine industry "consumer report" type magazine) rated it "best in show" in a comparison of all the major electric toilets in their February issue last year. And the price is by far the most reasonable too...about $600 retail WITH the optional "Smart Flush" panel if you know where to shop. It's been out about 5 years now...I've yet to hear from anyone who's had any problems with it, who doesn't absolutely love it! It's designed to use onboard pressurized flush water, but CAN use sea water by adding a remote intake pump..in fact, with the optional "sea fresh" system added, you can even switch between fresh or sea water at will. You can read all about it here: http://www.raritaneng.com/products/toilets/electric/marine_elegance.htm -- Peggie ---------- Peggie Hall Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987 Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems and Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor" http://shop.sailboatowners.com/books...66438&cat=1304