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

[Slim]

Two people and two paddles can double that speed.
Slim

On 11/22/05 10:37 PM, "Bill Effros" <bill at effros.com> wrote:

> To amuse myself, I also sculled with the rudder on a becalmed day.
> After I could see it would work, I wondered how long a person could keep
> it up, and tracked my progress with a gps.  I did it for almost an hour,
> and traveled almost a nautical mile without ever getting really tired.
> But I did get bored, so I went on to other things to amuse myself.
> 
> Bill Effros
> 
> daniel snyder wrote:
> 
>> 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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