Rebuilding head

[jshisha]

I am restoring Commander hull 131. Redecked hte bow and gelcoated the enterior. I just pulled out the head it appears to be the orginal one. Is there any kit I can purchase to rebuild it? Any other recommendations/

Thanks

Jake

[bill@ariel231]

Jake
The first step is to determine the brand... Wilcox Crittenden (Headmate model is likely the Pearson OEM) or Groco, etc. Rebuild kits are available from defender; westmarine and other suppliers. Overhaul is an easy rainy day task.

Goodluck
Bill@ariel231

here's a link to some potential kits...

http://www.defender.com/category.jsp?path=-1|51|806|315199&id=315203

[mbd]

Just curious. Ariel 414 has a porta-potti in the v-berth. Probably a silly question and answered elsewhere, but what was the original setup?

[Bill]

Just curious. Ariel 414 has a porta-potti in the v-berth. Probably a silly question and answered elsewhere, but what was the original setup?

A marine head in the same location.

[commanderpete]

Jake... do you have a holding tank and associated plumbing installed?

If so, a WC Head Mate is another option. $150 at West Marine (they go on sale from time to time)

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...9&classNum=715

[jshisha]

Thankis. I assume that the make and model of the head will be on it somewhere???

[c_amos]

Maybe you could post a picture of it?

Faith has the original WC head. I believe it is the 'Shipmate' model.

Works great.

[bill@ariel231]

the only marks on mine were the company logo. The shape of the pump section is unique to each model.

here is the link to the OEM parts list:

http://www.wilcoxcrittenden.com/repl...parts.asp?bid=

the attached drawing is the pump assembly for the headmate model (installed on A-231)