Some questions regarding Jeanneau Leader 8

[rebekic]

I have a few questions regarding my Leader 8 (2014) – Jeanneau FR-SPBTS258G314

1. Regarding the toilet. I have a mechanical toilet (photo attached). I would like to replace it with an electronic toilet (maybe with Mercator). What exactly I should be looking for when buying, keeping in mind the space behind the toilet and measurements of the drainage pipes, and finally the waste system altogether?

2. How does this mechanical toilet work exactly? I acquired a boat a few weeks ago and still have not figured it out, when I pump waste from the toilet it goes "somewhere” but after a while, it comes back into the toilet and almost overspills from the toilet bowl. The valve for discharge into the sea is open but still, it does not go into the sea. (attached)

3. Is it possible to obtain a Service manual (spare parts) since I am located in Montenegro and the only option to order parts is via serial numbers since you don’t have a dealership in Montenegro so it would be much easier for me to get the parts this way?

4. Most importantly, regarding battery breakers, can you please elaborate on all switches? Since on the first switch (Board and Domestic – Photo attached) when I press the switch the “domestic” turns to red, but “board” is always green (stays in green whatever I do). While the rest of the switches are changing from green (on) to red (off) when pressed. Please explain to me in detail the function of the breakers so I know which breaker is for which battery and explain to me if you can why is “Board” always in green.

Thanks in advance

 

[alldodge]

Will take a guess at the switches, seeing the boat is made in France.

With master key listing Batteries/Breakers, This one turns main power ON

Bord = Edge so maybe shore power
Domestic = so maybe onboard

Negatif = Negative in english, on/off grounds

Moteur = Engine in english, on/off power to motor

So far as the toilet you have a Jabsco manual type. The below link shows the install and how to use, tech specs and link to manual
https://www.xylem.com/en-uk/product...ne-toilets/twist-n-lock-manual-marine-toilet/

 

[alldodge]

All toilets have what's called duck bills, which are one way rubber valves. They allow stuff to be pump thru one way but should seal off for the return. If the duck bills leak then stuff comes back into bowl

It could be your onboard holding tank is full and needs to be pump out. If your in an area which allows overboard discharge, then look for a valve that can be opened from the holding tank to pump overboard. There should also be a switch listed as "macerator". The macerator is a pump with blades which chops up turds and stuff before it goes over the side

 

[rebekic]

Will take a guess at the switches, seeing the boat is made in France.

With master key listing Batteries/Breakers, This one turns main power ON

Bord = Edge so maybe shore power
Domestic = so maybe onboard

Negatif = Negative in english, on/off grounds

Moteur = Engine in english, on/off power to motor

So far as the toilet you have a Jabsco manual type. The below link shows the install and how to use, tech specs and link to manual
https://www.xylem.com/en-uk/product...ne-toilets/twist-n-lock-manual-marine-toilet/

Thanks a lot for the info on the toilet I will start to search and analyze. Regarding breakers i presume you are right it is just unclear why Board always stays in green, whatever i do (on/off/turn key)

 

[rebekic]

All toilets have what's called duck bills, which are one way rubber valves. They allow stuff to be pump thru one way but should seal off for the return. If the duck bills leak then stuff comes back into bowl

It could be your onboard holding tank is full and needs to be pump out. If your in an area which allows overboard discharge, then look for a valve that can be opened from the holding tank to pump overboard. There should also be a switch listed as "macerator". The macerator is a pump with blades which chops up turds and stuff before it goes over the side

Good advice, I am not near a boat at this time but this is the first thing to do on my list. Thanks a lot,
p.s. when you mention valve, are you thinking about "Y" Valve? (i have it in the manual but it is not in the place it should be i can not find it anywhere)

 

[alldodge]

No the duck bill valves are inside the toilet. Look at the parts breakdown

 

[rebekic]

No the duck bill valves are inside the toilet. Look at the parts breakdown

Understood i will report soon