[Rhodes22-list] Porta Potty

[Herb Parsons]

My O'Day 25 still has a porta-potty. I've got all the stuff to put 
together a real head, but haven't installed it yet.

We've had it tip over, a number of times. No muss, no fuss. We've had 
some pretty outrageous ... events ... in the head, and they've resulted 
in no more odor than you would expect in any other small WC type 
enclosure. Depending on frequency of use, You might have to change the 
water once or twice during a week with two people using it. Even that is 
not a major issue.

Cleanliness - there is an additive you put in the "flush water" that 
keeps it all reasonably odor free. I haven't checked, but I suspect it 
also helps break down the solids. Behave as you would in any other head, 
and you'll have no problem there.

Odor - see above

Safety - see above. A well built unit really does a good job of keeping 
it all together. I think you'd have to try to make a mess with the unit 
we have.

Maintenance - this one might be a bit more of a problem. You haven't 
said where you're going. If you'll be marina hopping the week, you can 
empty the unit and put fresh water in at the marina. If you're going to 
be afloat the entire time, that might pose some problems. There are 
different regulations, according to where you go, and how far offshore, 
related to dumping the waste. On a week long trip, you might need to do so.


Overall though, don't worry, be happy. Go enjoy your trip.


Blanche DeFord wrote:
> Help me out here, girls -
>
> A gentleman (really) friend has offered me a chance 
> to go on a week's trip with him.  To avoid questions - 
> my SO has no heartburn with this, and I forsee no 
> problems either.  It's an ideal opportunity to learn 
> about sailing.  On to the real issue.
>
> What's good, bad, and ugly about porta potties?  I 
> don't want to embarrass myself or the gentleman with 
> ignorant mistakes, and I need to know how to use and
> take care of the potty - to do my share of the dirty work.
>
> Issues:
>     Cleanliness - Mine and the potty's?
>     Odor - How much and what kind?
>     Safety - Splash?  Spills?
>     Maintenance - What do I need to know?
>
> In general, how easy is it for a woman to maintain 
> herself over a week while using this sort of facility?
> I can handle rough camping - cat holes, etc. - but
> this is a new on on me.  Seems somewhat the 
> same though.
>
> Advice?
>
> Sincerely,
> Blanche DeFord
>
>
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