On 5 Feb 2007 18:02:57 -0800, "
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Why is it a joke? I always carry a water bottle for washing the salt
from my hands after I have washed my hand in sea water. This
minimizes the irritation on my skin and helps keeping the skin problem
down. Of course, I also use hand cream; this is a given. I guess not
everyone has this skin problem; therefore, most people probably don't
understand how this feels. Let's just say that this problem is
physical, not mental.

One of my sisters has a similar skin problem. If she isn't careful
about what gets on her hands she ends up with sores.

That water bottle works. But it is a bit too ad-hoc and tends to use
more water than needed. That's the reason why I want to find
something more convenient.

The portable hand wash stations I've seen for sale don't match your
needs. I suggest a suitable vented plastic tank to which you attach a
12v RV-type pump, or an automotive windshield pump.
You can run a rubber water line and the switch wiring to where you
want it in the boat, spraying over the side or over a pan. Use a
nozzle that produces the spray you want. The switch can be foot
operated if you so desire. Not much different than a car windshield
washer setup.
It will be an elegant and useful addition to your boat if properly
done, and soon your boating friends will want one too (-:

--Vic