Huh? Re: [Rhodes22-list] Exploding Porta Potties

[Robert Skinner]

Saroj -

Applause for the direct approach.  I have hesitated to 
bring up my own solution to the lack of marine pumpouts 
and the hassles of carrying, emptying, and cleaning porta-
potties, as some will inevitably disagree with this 
method.  But I would not leave you as the sole advocate.

I use the plastic urinal as you describe, and a plastic 
bucket as well.  I have found, however, that few guests 
choose to avail themselves of this simple and economic 
gear, so I have had to provide an alternative for liquid 
waste.

Having tried the 5-gallon bucket and plastic seat, I opted 
for a somewhat rectangular bucket with a standard toilet 
seat attached, as it provided a bit more room for my 
"equipment".  The bucket is secured in place, but easily 
removable, and there is some kitty litter in the interior
plastic bag to prevent sloshing, squishing, and odors.

The bucket is lined with a second plastic bag as a safety 
precaution.  After each use, the interior bag is closed 
and tied, and a new bag is set in place with fresh kitty 
litter.  After the cruise, the outer bag is closed and 
tied, and placed in a large paper bag which is taped shut, 
providing triple security on the way to the disposal area, 
and reducing the chance that someone responsible for 
emptying the trash will be confronted with a very 
unpleasant mess.

It works well, costs little, and never needs repair.

/Robert Skinner

Saroj Gilbert wrote:
> 
> Ok... I'm jumping into this conversation.. When my porta potti finally broke
> and got too grungy to bother cleaning up... yet again... I decided to
> implement the very simplest of all possibilities aside from hanging one's
> bare ass over the gunnels... Here it is:
> 
> First of all, for the liquid part of the process, a hand-held urinal.. with
> a push-on adapter for a good fit for the female anatomy.  There are two
> great features of using this: (1) a woman single-handing can use it
> reasonably discretely in the cockpit itself as long as you aren't in a busy
> location with a bunch of other boats around... esp. not sailing in Norfolk
> near a Navy ship; (2) when done, pour it over the side and rinse it with the
> water surrounding the boat. Done and done.
> 
> Now, for the solid waste... a 5-gallon container, a plastic bag liner, a
> toilet seat made especially to fit on the container (easy to find in a
> marine catalogue, a camping supply store or in West Marine).  Do your biz,
> tie up the bag, take it to the nearest trash container.  Nothing heavy to
> carry, sealed to protect anyone handling the bag down the road, the
> container never gets soiled, the toilet seat cleaned with a quick wipe with
> APC; nothing to explode unless some practical joker puts white phosphorous
> into the bag.... and the best part, you need a bucket on the boat anyway for
> cleaning so it serves both purposes.
> 
> Saroj