Saroj's Solution. Re: [Rhodes22-list] Exploding PortaPotties

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Saroj,
I am curious about two things you mention here - the foot pump foot pump, and the oriental stove.  The counter is a little high, making a Coleman a marginal option for cooking.  Where did you find the foot pump.  Is there a brand name on the stove, and will it support a larger pot.  Your input appreciated.
Art

-----Original Message-----
From: Saroj Gilbert <saroj at pathfind.net>
Sent: Nov 22, 2005 11:39 AM
To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: Saroj's Solution.  Re: [Rhodes22-list] Exploding PortaPotties

Thanks, Lee... I also appreciate the simplicity of it... the fewer 
mechanical / electrical appliances on board the happier I am... I also opted 
for a simple foot pump for the sink water... leaves both hands free... very 
convenient... trouble free... works even if the battery drains.

My stove? a simple countertop single burner stove often seen in oriental 
restaurants... go to your local oriental grocer... I think I paid $13 for 
mine... propane tank fits right into it... if it breaks go out and get 
another one for the price of a bottle of wine... although they are so 
simple, doubt it would ever break... also easy to take out to the cockpit to 
use there.  Mine fits right along side the ice box.

Although my boat came with a cabin enclosure to use when pop top is up, 
instead of worrying about a "boom room" a few tarps will give protection 
from rain and provide privacy...

Some other essentials: oars and a manual bilge pump... although I don't 
think paddling would be effective in any kind of weather, the Rhodes22 is 
amazingly easy to paddle in calm waters... I've only done this to amuse 
myself, but if becalmed, you can at least get yourself from point A to point 
B if the motor fails.

Of course I have all the necessary safety equipment and use Rubbermaid-type 
storage bins that fit well under the seats to store most of it.  I was 
boarded by the CG earlier this year and passed with no problems... although 
oddly enough they said I could NOT take the boat into the Chesapeake without 
current flares (mine had expired)... this surprised me... I can't believe 
that every day-sailer that is on the Chesapeake carries a flare gun.

Welcome to the group!

Saroj

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "LELAND KUHN" <LKUHN at cnmc.org>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 9:25 AM
Subject: Re: Saroj's Solution. Re: [Rhodes22-list] Exploding PortaPotties


Saroj,

Five gallon bucket & a hospital urinal.  Simple, practical, effective and 
cheap.  I haven't been on this list long, but this is definitely the best 
idea I've seen so far.

Thanks!

Lee

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