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Years ago when I bought my boat used, it came with a marine head and
unused holding tank. I forget what brand the head was except that it was the highest rated one by Practical Sailor. I hated it. No matter what I did, replacing all hoses, rinsing it, etc, it stank and so did the boat. I spent more time working on it than all other boat systems put together. One day in a fit of "I'm gonna simplify my life", I took it out, wired the thru-hulls shut and replaced it with a porta-potti. Then I carried that damned thing around in my truck for awhile till a sailing buddy saw it and asked about it and I gave it to him. I then gave the holding tank to someone else. Now, both of these people still act as if I had done them some huge favor when all I wanted to do was get rid of it. So, for getting rid of the smell of **** and gaining some storage space, they think I am a great friend, best investment I ever made. After 2 porta-pottis, I am still very happy I did this and my boating life is much easier and less smelly. |
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After 2 porta-pottis, I am still very happy I did this and my boating
life is much easier and less smelly. Heads on boats are amazingly simple deviced that boggle the mind often. I had an electric head on the C&C 32 which worked as reliably as the one in your home. The Beneteau has a simple hand pump version and I'm ready to throw a better one in if it starts a fight. RB 35s5 NY |
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Instead of replacing what is probably a perfectly good head, you would
probably be better served by getting Peggy's book on the subject. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Capt. Rob" wrote in message oups.com... After 2 porta-pottis, I am still very happy I did this and my boating life is much easier and less smelly. Heads on boats are amazingly simple deviced that boggle the mind often. I had an electric head on the C&C 32 which worked as reliably as the one in your home. The Beneteau has a simple hand pump version and I'm ready to throw a better one in if it starts a fight. RB 35s5 NY |
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Instead of replacing what is probably a perfectly good head, you would
probably be better served by getting Peggy's book on the subject. More fun to spend 800 bucks and own a head that's nicer that Scotty's whole boat! RB 35s5 NY |
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Oh for Mercy of the Gods!!! I can't believe that anyone would prefer to
hand lug their **** bucket through the salon and claim easy living. Hang your fat ass over the rail you lazy fin keeler..... or make use of a Cedar Bucket like Capt. Neal! CM wrote in message oups.com... Years ago when I bought my boat used, it came with a marine head and unused holding tank. I forget what brand the head was except that it was the highest rated one by Practical Sailor. I hated it. No matter what I did, replacing all hoses, rinsing it, etc, it stank and so did the boat. I spent more time working on it than all other boat systems put together. One day in a fit of "I'm gonna simplify my life", I took it out, wired the thru-hulls shut and replaced it with a porta-potti. Then I carried that damned thing around in my truck for awhile till a sailing buddy saw it and asked about it and I gave it to him. I then gave the holding tank to someone else. Now, both of these people still act as if I had done them some huge favor when all I wanted to do was get rid of it. So, for getting rid of the smell of **** and gaining some storage space, they think I am a great friend, best investment I ever made. After 2 porta-pottis, I am still very happy I did this and my boating life is much easier and less smelly. |
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Oh for Mercy of the Gods!!!
Hey, what's wrong, Mooron? You seem pretty salty these days. RB 35s5 NY |
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Porta-potty? Do you only day sail?
-- Scott Vernon Plowville Pa _/)__/)_/)_ wrote in message oups.com... Years ago when I bought my boat used, it came with a marine head and unused holding tank. I forget what brand the head was except that it was the highest rated one by Practical Sailor. I hated it. No matter what I did, replacing all hoses, rinsing it, etc, it stank and so did the boat. I spent more time working on it than all other boat systems put together. One day in a fit of "I'm gonna simplify my life", I took it out, wired the thru-hulls shut and replaced it with a porta-potti. Then I carried that damned thing around in my truck for awhile till a sailing buddy saw it and asked about it and I gave it to him. I then gave the holding tank to someone else. Now, both of these people still act as if I had done them some huge favor when all I wanted to do was get rid of it. So, for getting rid of the smell of **** and gaining some storage space, they think I am a great friend, best investment I ever made. After 2 porta-pottis, I am still very happy I did this and my boating life is much easier and less smelly. |
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Porta-potty? Do you only day sail?
A porta potty can take a lot of crap, maybe not from Scotty Potty and his wife, but from normal humans...yes. And there's always the bucket. Potty tips his hand again! RB 35s5...a boat that can take some crap! NY |
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he's not smart enough to fix anything.
SV "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... Instead of replacing what is probably a perfectly good head, you would probably be better served by getting Peggy's book on the subject. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Capt. Rob" wrote in message oups.com... After 2 porta-pottis, I am still very happy I did this and my boating life is much easier and less smelly. Heads on boats are amazingly simple deviced that boggle the mind often. I had an electric head on the C&C 32 which worked as reliably as the one in your home. The Beneteau has a simple hand pump version and I'm ready to throw a better one in if it starts a fight. RB 35s5 NY |
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-- "Swab Rob" wrote SLURP! Mooron? You seem pretty salty these days. TMI TMI TMI TMI TMI TMI |
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wrote in message oups.com... Years ago when I bought my boat used, it came with a marine head and unused holding tank. I forget what brand the head was except that it was the highest rated one by Practical Sailor. I hated it. No matter what I did, replacing all hoses, rinsing it, etc, it stank and so did the boat. I spent more time working on it than all other boat systems put together. One day in a fit of "I'm gonna simplify my life", I took it out, wired the thru-hulls shut and replaced it with a porta-potti. Then I carried that damned thing around in my truck for awhile till a sailing buddy saw it and asked about it and I gave it to him. I then gave the holding tank to someone else. Now, both of these people still act as if I had done them some huge favor when all I wanted to do was get rid of it. So, for getting rid of the smell of **** and gaining some storage space, they think I am a great friend, best investment I ever made. After 2 porta-pottis, I am still very happy I did this and my boating life is much easier and less smelly. If you sail with females aboard, a proper head is priceless. John Cairns |
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"Swab Rob" wrote A porta potty can take a lot of crap, unlike the chicken Bobspit. RB 35s5...a boat that can scoop some crap! NY |
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Perhaps more fun, but not as smart.
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Capt. Rob" wrote in message oups.com... Instead of replacing what is probably a perfectly good head, you would probably be better served by getting Peggy's book on the subject. More fun to spend 800 bucks and own a head that's nicer that Scotty's whole boat! RB 35s5 NY |
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I was thinking he'd hire someone.
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scotty" wrote in message ... he's not smart enough to fix anything. SV "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... Instead of replacing what is probably a perfectly good head, you would probably be better served by getting Peggy's book on the subject. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Capt. Rob" wrote in message oups.com... After 2 porta-pottis, I am still very happy I did this and my boating life is much easier and less smelly. Heads on boats are amazingly simple deviced that boggle the mind often. I had an electric head on the C&C 32 which worked as reliably as the one in your home. The Beneteau has a simple hand pump version and I'm ready to throw a better one in if it starts a fight. RB 35s5 NY |
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If you sail with females aboard, a proper head is priceless.
John, you've never been more right about anything. RB 35s5 NY |
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"Capt. Rob" wrote in message ups.com... Oh for Mercy of the Gods!!! Hey, what's wrong, Mooron? You seem pretty salty these days. Aw... who the hell knows.... maybe I'm pining for the fiords? Maybe it's just that I enjoy raking people's butts over the coals.... Nonetheless... it's been fun so far! How about you? CM |
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Nonetheless... it's been fun so far! How about you?
Honestly...I'm tired. Spending a lot of time with Thomas and I'm grateful for it, but he's tireless and I'm not. Suzanne went to sleep at 8:00 and I'm only up because my buddy is bringing my radar system over and a new grill. RB 35s5 NY |
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"Capt. Rob" wrote in message Honestly...I'm tired. Spending a lot of time with Thomas and I'm grateful for it, but he's tireless and I'm not. Suzanne went to sleep at 8:00 and I'm only up because my buddy is bringing my radar system over and a new grill. I'd recommend a puppy for Thomas... or a brother/sister to play with. Personally... I'd go with the puppy if I were you. Something Thomas can smack around... like a Lasa Ahpso. It would serve a duel purpose and doesn't require much space...... plus you can use it to polish and buff the new boat this spring. CM |
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Once spent 3 weeks aboard with myself, my wife, and two small kids.
Maybe were just less full o' **** than most. My wife suggested the porta-potti. Yes, I did read everything I could find on marine heads and replaced the old piping with supposedly impermeable stuff before deciding to make the switch. I never have head problems and never work on it now. I just haul it ashore every few days when we use the boat, no big deal. You have to understand that my wife and I were always outdoors fanatics so the boat is like luxury to us. We spent our honeymoon (1980) camping for 3 months along the continental divide in Colorado and WY. She was finally hurt in a climbing accident (broken arm, chunk outa her hip and broken toe but still wanted to camp. We finally gave it up and went back to civilization when the snow was collapsing the tent every night. AND that was just the beginning so you can see that having the luxury of a porta-potti and real drinkable water aboard seems like the Hilton by comparison. My daughters dont seem to mind the porta-potti either (19 and 9.) |
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You have to understand that my wife and I were always
outdoors fanatics so the boat is like luxury to us. Your boat also has an interior that is original and holding up well. That is like a luxury for Mooron, who had to rebuild his. I knew a few people who removed thier plumbed heads as you did...just a lot less to worry about for folks who don't cruise on a regular basis. I do prefer a plumbed head. That's the straight poop. Don't worry about Mooron. He's got his "head" worried about things like this.... http://www.nordicaboats.com/assets/i...etal-L-opt.jpg And the text from the Nordica 30 website... "Wasted metal samples from the rudder - this fitting was ABOVE the waterline! Lack of caulking and or entrapment of moisture within the rudder caused this type of damage over time." "Nordica 30, a mediocre boat today, a total kit boat in the future." RB 35s5 NY |
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I used to do a lot of back packing. ( PA Blue Mtns. AP Trail) .
My buddy and I would make fun of those with campers and the RV park crowd. A few years later he bought a camper. I used to cruise, a week at a time on a Mac 26'. very minimal accommodations. But we loved it. As I got older I wanted more room, a decent stove, a real head, stand up room, etc. Scotty .. wrote in message oups.com... Once spent 3 weeks aboard with myself, my wife, and two small kids. Maybe were just less full o' **** than most. My wife suggested the porta-potti. Yes, I did read everything I could find on marine heads and replaced the old piping with supposedly impermeable stuff before deciding to make the switch. I never have head problems and never work on it now. I just haul it ashore every few days when we use the boat, no big deal. You have to understand that my wife and I were always outdoors fanatics so the boat is like luxury to us. We spent our honeymoon (1980) camping for 3 months along the continental divide in Colorado and WY. She was finally hurt in a climbing accident (broken arm, chunk outa her hip and broken toe but still wanted to camp. We finally gave it up and went back to civilization when the snow was collapsing the tent every night. AND that was just the beginning so you can see that having the luxury of a porta-potti and real drinkable water aboard seems like the Hilton by comparison. My daughters dont seem to mind the porta-potti either (19 and 9.) |
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Scotty wrote....
"But we loved it. As I got older I wanted more room, a decent stove, a real head, stand up room, etc. and I wanted these things more than a boat that was well built or capable of any real performance. Luckily companies like Siedleman, US Yachts and Mac cater to my motor home mentality." RB 35s5...the boat that does it all. NY |
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Capt.Mooron wrote:
"Capt. Rob" wrote in message Honestly...I'm tired. Spending a lot of time with Thomas and I'm grateful for it, but he's tireless and I'm not. Suzanne went to sleep at 8:00 and I'm only up because my buddy is bringing my radar system over and a new grill. I'd recommend a puppy for Thomas... or a brother/sister to play with. Personally... I'd go with the puppy if I were you. Something Thomas can smack around... like a Lasa Ahpso. It would serve a duel purpose and doesn't require much space...... plus you can use it to polish and buff the new boat this spring. CM Beg to differ...Lhasas are not good with children in general (there are of course exceptions) And because they are brachiocephalic, their bite is quite severe. A bichon or some other daisy dog type would be a better apartment dwelling dog but would still enjoy sailing. Unless you meant that the dog should eat Thomas and then Bob wouldn't be tired anymore? |
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"katy" wrote in message Beg to differ...Lhasas are not good with children in general (there are of course exceptions) And because they are brachiocephalic, their bite is quite severe. A bichon or some other daisy dog type would be a better apartment dwelling dog but would still enjoy sailing. Unless you meant that the dog should eat Thomas and then Bob wouldn't be tired anymore? Well it would have to be a tiny fluffy lap dog.... fluffy so it could do double duty as a hull buffer. Maybe a miniature poodle..... bet those things would put a fine sheen on a coat of wax if spun at 400 rpm. CM |
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"Capt. Rob" wrote in message Your boat also has an interior that is original and holding up well. That is like a luxury for Mooron, ....and the owner of a Plastic & Veneer Palace speaks about real wood fit. BTW- The only refit to any wood was to rip out my galley and replace it with a stainless steel one. Wood has no place in a galley..... not that you'd have any concern about an excess of timber on your lightly wood-accented pretend teak.... VENEER !! Bwahahahahahahahahahahaaaaa... CM |
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I used to get airlift by helicopter into heavily forested boreal areas
inaccessible by other means to undertake geotechnical sampling and testing for weeks at a time. You were talking about 500 miles from the nearest settlement ... No trails or paths. No help or possibility of rescue unless you made it back to camp to access your radio. Camp was often 20 miles away. I'd carry 60lb sample bags to predetermined clearings for eventual pick-up. They wondered why I insisted on carrying my Mossberg .12ga and never knew I also packed a .44 Dan Wesson Handgun under my jacket. CM "Scotty" wrote in message ... I used to do a lot of back packing. ( PA Blue Mtns. AP Trail) . My buddy and I would make fun of those with campers and the RV park crowd. A few years later he bought a camper. I used to cruise, a week at a time on a Mac 26'. very minimal accommodations. But we loved it. As I got older I wanted more room, a decent stove, a real head, stand up room, etc. Scotty . wrote in message oups.com... Once spent 3 weeks aboard with myself, my wife, and two small kids. Maybe were just less full o' **** than most. My wife suggested the porta-potti. Yes, I did read everything I could find on marine heads and replaced the old piping with supposedly impermeable stuff before deciding to make the switch. I never have head problems and never work on it now. I just haul it ashore every few days when we use the boat, no big deal. You have to understand that my wife and I were always outdoors fanatics so the boat is like luxury to us. We spent our honeymoon (1980) camping for 3 months along the continental divide in Colorado and WY. She was finally hurt in a climbing accident (broken arm, chunk outa her hip and broken toe but still wanted to camp. We finally gave it up and went back to civilization when the snow was collapsing the tent every night. AND that was just the beginning so you can see that having the luxury of a porta-potti and real drinkable water aboard seems like the Hilton by comparison. My daughters dont seem to mind the porta-potti either (19 and 9.) |
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I admit, I have gotten whimpy in my old (49) age and have given up back
packing, too many "death marches". Had to give up serious caving too because I get dehydrated withiut knowing it and it nearly kills me. I actually considered a pop-up camper but my wife nearly gave me hell for that cuz she loves the tent. We hated the original pressurized alchohol stove so much that I took it out. She wanted to try cooking on sterno so I modified the burner plate stand-offs. Now, we just drop a large size sterno down into the old burner well and cook. This works better than you'd think as it traps the heat much better than most sterno cookers. We've done a lot of simple (read camping style food) meals on it. I decided that I really do not like methanol stoves as the stuff burns with sucha clear flame that it seems dangerous. |
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Stoves????? What friggin' kind of KOA camping are you guys doing???
Camping to me is heading out into the wilds with minimal provisions, sleeping gear and weapons. I cook over an fire and don't pack much in the way of food except for basics like flour, sugar. salt. lard/margarine, baking powder, onions, rice, garlic, coffee, tea and some spices. One carbon steel frying pan and a 1 quart pot, 2 metal cups and fork, spoon and chopsticks. A gourmet meal can be made if you know what is edible and are familiar with your environment.. With the above gear I have bread and can cook whatever I harvest or kill. I can easily survive for a month with minimal supplies in remote regions. I can .... because I have bothered to practice ... start a fire without matches or lighter/ magnifying glass etc. I can make my location extremely visible or disappear completely. I take rope. monofilament fishing line and brass wire for fishing &snares as well as a reloader with powder, bullets and primers for my guns since it takes half the space as commercial ammo. A tarp is always packed for rain. BTW - I'm 50 years old and can still do a 2 hour snorkel/ spearfishing run in the North Atlantic waters. I think most Americans are Pussies..... Gilligan excluded.... he's a Mountain Man. CM wrote in message oups.com... I admit, I have gotten whimpy in my old (49) age and have given up back packing, too many "death marches". Had to give up serious caving too because I get dehydrated withiut knowing it and it nearly kills me. I actually considered a pop-up camper but my wife nearly gave me hell for that cuz she loves the tent. We hated the original pressurized alchohol stove so much that I took it out. She wanted to try cooking on sterno so I modified the burner plate stand-offs. Now, we just drop a large size sterno down into the old burner well and cook. This works better than you'd think as it traps the heat much better than most sterno cookers. We've done a lot of simple (read camping style food) meals on it. I decided that I really do not like methanol stoves as the stuff burns with sucha clear flame that it seems dangerous. |
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"Capt.Mooron" wrotein remote regions. I can .... because I have bothered to practice .... start a fire without matches or lighter/ magnifying glass etc. BFD, My Boy Scout Troop NEVER used matches ( My policy). These are little kids, Mooron! Scotty |
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"Capt.Mooron" wrote in message news:Ebwxf.78839$AP5.70769@edtnps84... Stoves????? What friggin' kind of KOA camping are you guys doing??? I never took a stove while back packing. Who are you yapping at? Camping to me is heading out into the wilds with minimal provisions, sleeping gear and weapons. I cook over an fire and don't pack much in the way of food except for basics like flour, sugar. salt. lard/margarine, baking powder, onions, rice, garlic, coffee, tea and some spices. One carbon steel frying pan and a 1 quart pot, 2 metal cups and fork, spoon and chopsticks. nothing like fresh cooked 'biscuit-on-a-stick' and coffee by the fire. SV |
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Shouldn't you be doing inventory?
"Commode Joe sleeping gear and weapons. I cook over an fire and don't pack much in the way of food except for basics like flour, sugar. salt. lard/margarine, baking powder, onions, rice, garlic, coffee, tea and some spices. One carbon steel frying pan and a 1 quart pot, 2 metal cups and fork, spoon and chopsticks.a blowjob by the fire. Commode Joe |
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