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

[Saroj Gilbert]

Art,

I honestly don't remember where I found the foot pump.  I had it installed 
quite a number of years ago in Chicago area.  I live in Virginia now, but I 
would check out various marine supply companies online.  I see a lot of 
references to them, so don't imagine they are too difficult to find.

Mine looks similar to the one in this document: 
http://www.practical-sailor.com/newspics/charts/871watersaver.pdf

I bought the stove  which measures approximately 11" x 14" in an oriental 
grocery store in Arizona, but I have seen them in most such stores I have 
been in.  I don't know how well it would handle a large pot.  Also keep in 
mind that this is strictly for calm water usage.  There is no rack around it 
to keep your pot from sliding off.

Mine is similar to this one and included a box to store it in:
http://www.globalsources.com/gsol/I/Gas-kerosene/p/2000000003844/3000000163607/sm/1000701080.htm

Here is quite a collection of them to give you some ideas:
http://www.globalsources.com/gsol/I/Gas-kerosene-manufacturers/b/2000000003844/3000000163607/19348.htm

I'm not aware of a brand name... these are made in the orient and commonly 
used by higher end Chinese restaurants for food prepared at the diner's 
table.

Hope this helps,
Saroj

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 5:47 PM
Subject: Re: Saroj's Solution. Re: [Rhodes22-list] Exploding PortaPotties


> Saroj,
> I am curious about two things you mention here - the foot pump foot pump, 
> and the oriental stove.  The counter is a little high, making a Coleman a 
> marginal option for cooking.  Where did you find the foot pump.  Is there 
> a brand name on the stove, and will it support a larger pot.  Your input 
> appreciated.
> Art
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Saroj Gilbert <saroj at pathfind.net>
> Sent: Nov 22, 2005 11:39 AM
> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> 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