You need to get out of boating and stay in your metrosexual apartment,
with lots of creams, lotions, and hand sanitizer.

On Feb 5, 8:31 pm, "
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On Feb 5, 3:41 pm, "D-unit" wrote:





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I would like to know if there is a simple device for washing hand with
fresh water.

My boat is a 18-ft center console that is too small for adding a sink
and faucet in it; moreover, a sink and faucet is overkill for my
need. I will wash my hand in sal****er, and then use freshwater as
the last step to wash away the sal****er from my hand. Therefore, I
only need a small amount of fresh water. I have a feeling that one-
gallon of freshwater should be more than enough for several persons
use in a fishing trip. I would like to know a neat way to accomplish
this.

What I am looking for is something works like a garden hand-pump spray
bottle. Then I can put the water tank under the floor, run a short
lengh of water hose to the back of the boat and connecting to a small
water faucet, somehow having a small hand pump next to the faucet.
When I need to use it, all I need to do is pump it several times, turn
on the faucet to let out a stream of water spray to wash the sal****er
away from my hand (or wash the eyeglasses), let the water to run down
to the floor and get air dried or drained to the scuppers. When I am
done, I simply turn off the faucet. The next guy who wants to use it
probably doesn't need to pump because there should still be enough
water pressure in the system.

Is there such a thing available in the market?

Currently, I use a one-gal water bottle and pour over my hands. But
this is not neat and is not elegant. Moreover, this tends to use more
water than I really need.

I have thought of using a store-bought large spring water tank that
has a small faucet at the bottom and use gravity to dispense the
water. But this requires me to put the water tank a couple feet above
the floor. I would like to put the water tank under the floor to
lower the center of gravity as much as possible (afterall it is a
small boat).

Thanks for any pointer in advance.

Jay Chan

Hmmm...

Something like a pump sprayer might do the trick. You know the kind
you get at the home center for around $15.00. Its not going to pump
out loads of water but it might do the trick. You could modify the
nozzle and make something work Im sure.

Otherwise,

Switch over to a 2-liter bottle and embrace squeeze technology to regulate
the water pressure and add just a dash of hand soap to the mix. I even use
hot water when its cold outside.

Let us know how you make out.

db- Hide quoted text -

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Yes, I know the garden sprayer that you are referring to, and I have
several of them for gardening and lawn care. Actually, that was how I
get the idea of looking for something like that in a marine supply
store. I have a feeling that this kind of device is so simple that it
must cost very little and can be placed in any where we want. But so
far I cannot find anything like that. I may have to mount a garden
sprayer onto the boat like what you have suggested; but that can be
ugly.

Or I may get a low cost 12v electric pump that comes with a faucet in
a kit, and be done with this. Sound like that is probably what I may
end up doing.

Jay Chan- Hide quoted text -

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Well, you can do something like use a collapsable tank
which I mentioned earlier.

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...0001/300/27/11

If you are going to put it under the floor board of your
boat, this is probably the best option.

Then with some plumbing adaptors, you could install
a hand sprayer (pump in the handle) and there you have
it.

On Feb 5, 8:11 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
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On Feb 5, 1:07 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
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I would like to know if there is a simple device for washing hand with
fresh water.

My boat is a 18-ft center console that is too small for adding a sink
and faucet in it; moreover, a sink and faucet is overkill for my
need. I will wash my hand in sal****er, and then use freshwater as
the last step to wash away the sal****er from my hand. Therefore, I
only need a small amount of fresh water. I have a feeling that one-
gallon of freshwater should be more than enough for several persons
use in a fishing trip. I would like to know a neat way to accomplish
this.

What I am looking for is something works like a garden hand-pump spray
bottle. Then I can put the water tank under the floor, run a short
lengh of water hose to the back of the boat and connecting to a small
water faucet, somehow having a small hand pump next to the faucet.
When I need to use it, all I need to do is pump it several times, turn
on the faucet to let out a stream of water spray to wash the sal****er
away from my hand (or wash the eyeglasses), let the water to run down
to the floor and get air dried or drained to the scuppers. When I am
done, I simply turn off the faucet. The next guy who wants to use it
probably doesn't need to pump because there should still be enough
water pressure in the system.

Is there such a thing available in the market?

Currently, I use a one-gal water bottle and pour over my hands. But
this is not neat and is not elegant. Moreover, this tends to use more
water than I really need.

I have thought of using a store-bought large spring water tank that
has a small faucet at the bottom and use gravity to dispense the
water. But this requires me to put the water tank a couple feet above
the floor. I would like to put the water tank under the floor to
lower the center of gravity as much as possible (afterall it is a
small boat).

Thanks for any pointer in advance.

Jay Chan

You cannot be serious. Please tell me this is a joke.- Hide quoted text -

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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.

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.

Jay Chan

Your own perspiration contains salt.- Hide quoted text -

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I can understand his concern - I have a similar problem on
board but related to infection as a result of my arthritis
treatment. I'm more prone to infection as a result of that
treatment and fresh water is much better to rinse with than
salt - in particular in a harbor that has a sewer treatment
near it. Or the CT River after rain which is full of...well
this is a family group.

What I do is carry a gallon of fresh water and use a hand
sprayer - hence my advice to jay. Stick the gallon under
the console and use it if I need to.

On Feb 5, 4:41 pm, "Calif Bill" wrote:
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On Feb 5, 12:33 pm, "Calif Bill" wrote:
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I would like to know if there is a simple device for washing hand with
fresh water.

My boat is a 18-ft center console that is too small for adding a sink
and faucet in it; moreover, a sink and faucet is overkill for my
need. I will wash my hand in sal****er, and then use freshwater as
the last step to wash away the sal****er from my hand. Therefore, I
only need a small amount of fresh water. I have a feeling that one-
gallon of freshwater should be more than enough for several persons
use in a fishing trip. I would like to know a neat way to accomplish
this.

What I am looking for is something works like a garden hand-pump spray
bottle. Then I can put the water tank under the floor, run a short
lengh of water hose to the back of the boat and connecting to a small
water faucet, somehow having a small hand pump next to the faucet.
When I need to use it, all I need to do is pump it several times, turn
on the faucet to let out a stream of water spray to wash the sal****er
away from my hand (or wash the eyeglasses), let the water to run down
to the floor and get air dried or drained to the scuppers. When I am
done, I simply turn off the faucet. The next guy who wants to use it
probably doesn't need to pump because there should still be enough
water pressure in the system.

Is there such a thing available in the market?

Currently, I use a one-gal water bottle and pour over my hands. But
this is not neat and is not elegant. Moreover, this tends to use more
water than I really need.

I have thought of using a store-bought large spring water tank that
has a small faucet at the bottom and use gravity to dispense the
water. But this requires me to put the water tank a couple feet above
the floor. I would like to put the water tank under the floor to
lower the center of gravity as much as possible (afterall it is a
small boat).

Thanks for any pointer in advance.

Jay Chan

Why do you need to wash off the salt water all the time. Just pour a
little
fresh water from a drinking water bottle on the hands if you need to get
the
salt off. Sal****er will not hurt you. I wash off the bait juice all
the
time by dipping my hands in the ocean. Then use a towel to dry my
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I use my pants leg. :)

I wear shorts most of the year.- Hide quoted text -

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Pansy.

Real men don't wear shorts.

On Feb 5, 8:35 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
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On Feb 5, 3:41 pm, "D-unit" wrote:
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I would like to know if there is a simple device for washing hand with
fresh water.

My boat is a 18-ft center console that is too small for adding a sink
and faucet in it; moreover, a sink and faucet is overkill for my
need. I will wash my hand in sal****er, and then use freshwater as
the last step to wash away the sal****er from my hand. Therefore, I
only need a small amount of fresh water. I have a feeling that one-
gallon of freshwater should be more than enough for several persons
use in a fishing trip. I would like to know a neat way to accomplish
this.

What I am looking for is something works like a garden hand-pump spray
bottle. Then I can put the water tank under the floor, run a short
lengh of water hose to the back of the boat and connecting to a small
water faucet, somehow having a small hand pump next to the faucet.
When I need to use it, all I need to do is pump it several times, turn
on the faucet to let out a stream of water spray to wash the sal****er
away from my hand (or wash the eyeglasses), let the water to run down
to the floor and get air dried or drained to the scuppers. When I am
done, I simply turn off the faucet. The next guy who wants to use it
probably doesn't need to pump because there should still be enough
water pressure in the system.

Is there such a thing available in the market?

Currently, I use a one-gal water bottle and pour over my hands. But
this is not neat and is not elegant. Moreover, this tends to use more
water than I really need.

I have thought of using a store-bought large spring water tank that
has a small faucet at the bottom and use gravity to dispense the
water. But this requires me to put the water tank a couple feet above
the floor. I would like to put the water tank under the floor to
lower the center of gravity as much as possible (afterall it is a
small boat).

Thanks for any pointer in advance.

Jay Chan

Hmmm...

Something like a pump sprayer might do the trick. You know the kind
you get at the home center for around $15.00. Its not going to pump
out loads of water but it might do the trick. You could modify the
nozzle and make something work Im sure.

Otherwise,

Switch over to a 2-liter bottle and embrace squeeze technology to
regulate
the water pressure and add just a dash of hand soap to the mix. I even
use
hot water when its cold outside.

Let us know how you make out.

db- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Yes, I know the garden sprayer that you are referring to, and I have
several of them for gardening and lawn care. Actually, that was how I
get the idea of looking for something like that in a marine supply
store. I have a feeling that this kind of device is so simple that it
must cost very little and can be placed in any where we want. But so
far I cannot find anything like that. I may have to mount a garden
sprayer onto the boat like what you have suggested; but that can be
ugly.

Or I may get a low cost 12v electric pump that comes with a faucet in
a kit, and be done with this. Sound like that is probably what I may
end up doing.

Jay Chan

Buy the biggest bottles of drinking water you can find with the so-called
"sport tops" for drinking. Drink the water. Fill with tap water at home.
You're all set. Why are you making such a production out of this?- Hide quoted text -

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Well, some people itch and twitch over hand cleaning, some people
itch and twitch over water fountains in schools.

It's all a matter of perspective. :)

On Feb 6, 5:11 am, "Keith" wrote:
You need to get out of boating and stay in your metrosexual apartment,
with lots of creams, lotions, and hand sanitizer.

Ever had a skin infection "Keith"?

On 5 Feb 2007 18:02:57 -0800, "
wrote:



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

Jay,

You've heard of the KISS principal, right? Carry a six pack of bottled
water. Use as needed. Also carry a box of handi-wipes like those used
after changing a diaper. Again, use as needed. Boating is not complicated.
Don't make it so.

Butch
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I would like to know if there is a simple device for washing hand with
fresh water.

My boat is a 18-ft center console that is too small for adding a sink
and faucet in it; moreover, a sink and faucet is overkill for my
need. I will wash my hand in sal****er, and then use freshwater as
the last step to wash away the sal****er from my hand. Therefore, I
only need a small amount of fresh water. I have a feeling that one-
gallon of freshwater should be more than enough for several persons
use in a fishing trip. I would like to know a neat way to accomplish
this.

What I am looking for is something works like a garden hand-pump spray
bottle. Then I can put the water tank under the floor, run a short
lengh of water hose to the back of the boat and connecting to a small
water faucet, somehow having a small hand pump next to the faucet.
When I need to use it, all I need to do is pump it several times, turn
on the faucet to let out a stream of water spray to wash the sal****er
away from my hand (or wash the eyeglasses), let the water to run down
to the floor and get air dried or drained to the scuppers. When I am
done, I simply turn off the faucet. The next guy who wants to use it
probably doesn't need to pump because there should still be enough
water pressure in the system.

Is there such a thing available in the market?

Currently, I use a one-gal water bottle and pour over my hands. But
this is not neat and is not elegant. Moreover, this tends to use more
water than I really need.

I have thought of using a store-bought large spring water tank that
has a small faucet at the bottom and use gravity to dispense the
water. But this requires me to put the water tank a couple feet above
the floor. I would like to put the water tank under the floor to
lower the center of gravity as much as possible (afterall it is a
small boat).

Thanks for any pointer in advance.

Jay Chan

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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I can understand his concern - I have a similar problem on
board but related to infection as a result of my arthritis
treatment. I'm more prone to infection as a result of that
treatment and fresh water is much better to rinse with than
salt - in particular in a harbor that has a sewer treatment
near it. Or the CT River after rain which is full of...well
this is a family group.

What I do is carry a gallon of fresh water and use a hand
sprayer - hence my advice to jay. Stick the gallon under
the console and use it if I need to.



Girlieman!

On Feb 6, 8:45 am, "Don White" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in ooglegroups.com...



I can understand his concern - I have a similar problem on
board but related to infection as a result of my arthritis
treatment. I'm more prone to infection as a result of that
treatment and fresh water is much better to rinse with than
salt - in particular in a harbor that has a sewer treatment
near it. Or the CT River after rain which is full of...well
this is a family group.

What I do is carry a gallon of fresh water and use a hand
sprayer - hence my advice to jay. Stick the gallon under
the console and use it if I need to.

Girlieman!

Canadian.