Hello All- I am new to this forum, and BRAND new to houseboating. My wife and I are seriously considering buying a Cruise-a-Home 40'.

Among the questions we have, one regards the head. Newmatic II model 53420 head. It is labeled as US Coast Guard Cert. No 159015/206/0.

The current owner says that this head is approved for direct discharge, and doesn't need a holding tank. The boat will be operated in the SF Bay, and Sacramento River Delta.

Is this legal? And responsible?

Thanks in advance.

Don W