Saroj's Solution. Re: [Rhodes22-list] Exploding PortaPotties

[daniel snyder]

Saroj,

On a recent visit to Edenton, Stan said he could get about 1 knot from 
sculling with the rudder.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Saroj Gilbert" <saroj at pathfind.net>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 11:39 AM
Subject: Re: Saroj's Solution. Re: [Rhodes22-list] Exploding PortaPotties


> Thanks, Lee... I also appreciate the simplicity of it... the fewer 
> mechanical / electrical appliances on board the happier I am... I also 
> opted for a simple foot pump for the sink water... leaves both hands 
> free... very convenient... trouble free... works even if the battery 
> drains.
>
> My stove? a simple countertop single burner stove often seen in oriental 
> restaurants... go to your local oriental grocer... I think I paid $13 for 
> mine... propane tank fits right into it... if it breaks go out and get 
> another one for the price of a bottle of wine... although they are so 
> simple, doubt it would ever break... also easy to take out to the cockpit 
> to use there.  Mine fits right along side the ice box.
>
> Although my boat came with a cabin enclosure to use when pop top is up, 
> instead of worrying about a "boom room" a few tarps will give protection 
> from rain and provide privacy...
>
> Some other essentials: oars and a manual bilge pump... although I don't 
> think paddling would be effective in any kind of weather, the Rhodes22 is 
> amazingly easy to paddle in calm waters... I've only done this to amuse 
> myself, but if becalmed, you can at least get yourself from point A to 
> point B if the motor fails.
>
> Of course I have all the necessary safety equipment and use 
> Rubbermaid-type storage bins that fit well under the seats to store most 
> of it.  I was boarded by the CG earlier this year and passed with no 
> problems... although oddly enough they said I could NOT take the boat into 
> the Chesapeake without current flares (mine had expired)... this surprised 
> me... I can't believe that every day-sailer that is on the Chesapeake 
> carries a flare gun.
>
> Welcome to the group!
>
> Saroj
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "LELAND KUHN" <LKUHN at cnmc.org>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 9:25 AM
> Subject: Re: Saroj's Solution. Re: [Rhodes22-list] Exploding PortaPotties
>
>
> Saroj,
>
> Five gallon bucket & a hospital urinal.  Simple, practical, effective and 
> cheap.  I haven't been on this list long, but this is definitely the best 
> idea I've seen so far.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Lee
>
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