Anyone have experience with a Porta-Potti in a 170? Thinking one could fit on the floor in the storage area up front. Would be a great comfort for 'mate' on the occasional xtended day trip. A Heave-To would provide some shelter and temporary gentle ride. Birthday is fast approaching...would make a great gift! Thx, Joe
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Mistress, Ever been in distress on a cool & breezy Fall day miles from shore with nowhere to go? Joe :{
Mistress, Ever been in distress on a cool & breezy Fall day miles from shore with nowhere to go? Joe :{
By all means, put a portapotty on the boat if
one will fit. But no matter how much it would add to her onboard comfort, as a birthday gift a portapotty ranks somewhere around a new dust mop or a new garbage can. That is...unless you also plan to give her something else that's shiny or sparkling and comes in a MUCH smaller box!
one will fit. But no matter how much it would add to her onboard comfort, as a birthday gift a portapotty ranks somewhere around a new dust mop or a new garbage can. That is...unless you also plan to give her something else that's shiny or sparkling and comes in a MUCH smaller box!
Room for the porta-pottie
Believe it or not, this was one of the driving factors that had me buy a 216. You may have e FLOOR space forward for the convenience, but providing headroom with privacy will get dicey. Bob
Believe it or not, this was one of the driving factors that had me buy a 216. You may have e FLOOR space forward for the convenience, but providing headroom with privacy will get dicey. Bob
Excellent idea!
Joe, Great idea. I too have wondered about putting a Potti in our 170. I bet you could get one from West Marine or Overton's that would fit the front storage cuddy. Excited to read others' responses... Mike G. s/v Lil Sport Alachua, FL
Joe, Great idea. I too have wondered about putting a Potti in our 170. I bet you could get one from West Marine or Overton's that would fit the front storage cuddy. Excited to read others' responses... Mike G. s/v Lil Sport Alachua, FL
Thanks Mike
Here in Central NY we're blessed with lots of lakes with lots of room. When it's just the 2 of us and other boats far, far away...she's not so shy. Agile enough to quickly drop 'em and have a seat. Have to laugh because I envision sitting like in an armchair, just bobbing along. Also would be a welcome accessory beaching in quiet areas which we do from time to time. OK Peggie, you couldn't be more right! Learned that some time ago
Here in Central NY we're blessed with lots of lakes with lots of room. When it's just the 2 of us and other boats far, far away...she's not so shy. Agile enough to quickly drop 'em and have a seat. Have to laugh because I envision sitting like in an armchair, just bobbing along. Also would be a welcome accessory beaching in quiet areas which we do from time to time. OK Peggie, you couldn't be more right! Learned that some time ago
Group Potti?
I have a porta potti and it looks like it will easily fit in the 170's cuddy area. With privacy ensured by the great distances on the water, this should be great when just the two of us are out for a sail. However, what do you do when you have your friends along? I came to Hunter 170, wanting more people space, from a pocket cruiser where we could go below, but this is a challenge for social open boat sailing (especially if your like to drink beer). Ok, when I was a 20 something, we were all a little less inhibited, but like it or not, most 50 plus ladies wouldn't take too well to a suggestion that, "we'll all turn our heads". There are some limitations that creep up on us in our maturity. Appreciate hearing your comments on this dilemna. Don in Loveland *o
I have a porta potti and it looks like it will easily fit in the 170's cuddy area. With privacy ensured by the great distances on the water, this should be great when just the two of us are out for a sail. However, what do you do when you have your friends along? I came to Hunter 170, wanting more people space, from a pocket cruiser where we could go below, but this is a challenge for social open boat sailing (especially if your like to drink beer). Ok, when I was a 20 something, we were all a little less inhibited, but like it or not, most 50 plus ladies wouldn't take too well to a suggestion that, "we'll all turn our heads". There are some limitations that creep up on us in our maturity. Appreciate hearing your comments on this dilemna. Don in Loveland *o
Tough One Don
Short of issuing a pair of Depends with each Lifejacket (no age implications intended...honest) short trips or cruises to Parks across the Lake etc., may have to limit trips to warm Summer waters if they'll go for a swim. Some people, regardless of privacy, don't like others even close by. We're all different, thank God. I doubt there's any good way to solve this one without another boat for those compfy social outings. What better reason could you have for ANOTHER boat??? Good Luck, Joe
Short of issuing a pair of Depends with each Lifejacket (no age implications intended...honest) short trips or cruises to Parks across the Lake etc., may have to limit trips to warm Summer waters if they'll go for a swim. Some people, regardless of privacy, don't like others even close by. We're all different, thank God. I doubt there's any good way to solve this one without another boat for those compfy social outings. What better reason could you have for ANOTHER boat??? Good Luck, Joe
Two things
First to the Head Mistress - I gave my wife a new garage door for her birthday once and she loved it. I thought it was the worst idea I ever had, but for 8 years she had been telling me that she hated the garage door - it never really bothered me. Anyway who can figure!! Second to Joe, at Gander Mountain they had a porta pottie that looked sort of like a one gallon gas can with a growth or a big plastic tea pot (here is my handle, here is my spout kinda thing). It was clearly designed by a man but claimed to be useable by both genders, don't know how, don't think I want to. Also, I was on an extended day sail once and my empty Diet Pepsi bottle started looking pretty good. I knew I was doomed when they switched to 24 oz bottles! john
First to the Head Mistress - I gave my wife a new garage door for her birthday once and she loved it. I thought it was the worst idea I ever had, but for 8 years she had been telling me that she hated the garage door - it never really bothered me. Anyway who can figure!! Second to Joe, at Gander Mountain they had a porta pottie that looked sort of like a one gallon gas can with a growth or a big plastic tea pot (here is my handle, here is my spout kinda thing). It was clearly designed by a man but claimed to be useable by both genders, don't know how, don't think I want to. Also, I was on an extended day sail once and my empty Diet Pepsi bottle started looking pretty good. I knew I was doomed when they switched to 24 oz bottles! john
You could have given her the garage door any time
And she'd have loved it just as much--maybe even more if it had been a "non-occasion" surprise instead of a birthday present. Where is it written that gifts can only be given on birthdays, anniversaries or Christmas??? Or that any gift has to be something practical? A gift should be something personal--not to be shared with anyone else (you get as much use out of that garage door as she does)--that someone would love, but doesn't need and ISN'T practical enough to justify spending their own or household budget money on. Christmas, and especially birthdays, should not be just an excuse to give someone something they need anyway. If more husbands gave their wives jewelry, sexy lingerie, an outrageously expensive scarf or other special personal items instead of blenders, garbage disposals and new vacuum cleaners, the divorce rate would be lot lower (and don't tell me your wife doesn't want those things...if she doesn't it's only because she's managed to convince herself she doesn't 'cuz you've never given her any of 'em and aren't likely to...people adjust expectations to fit reality).
And she'd have loved it just as much--maybe even more if it had been a "non-occasion" surprise instead of a birthday present. Where is it written that gifts can only be given on birthdays, anniversaries or Christmas??? Or that any gift has to be something practical? A gift should be something personal--not to be shared with anyone else (you get as much use out of that garage door as she does)--that someone would love, but doesn't need and ISN'T practical enough to justify spending their own or household budget money on. Christmas, and especially birthdays, should not be just an excuse to give someone something they need anyway. If more husbands gave their wives jewelry, sexy lingerie, an outrageously expensive scarf or other special personal items instead of blenders, garbage disposals and new vacuum cleaners, the divorce rate would be lot lower (and don't tell me your wife doesn't want those things...if she doesn't it's only because she's managed to convince herself she doesn't 'cuz you've never given her any of 'em and aren't likely to...people adjust expectations to fit reality).
Porta-Pottie Present Problem Poem
My Wife and I do like to Sail When it's just me I go over the Rail Together, our trips Make for great memory But they're sometimes too short Cause there's no place to pee! What more could be done To lenghten our stay Out there on the water Maybe half of a day? Some place for relief Oh what could it be? Hey, I've got it! I'll get a Porta-Pottie! So excited was I That I ran to Store Was there just in time They had only one more. Wrapped it myself with ribbons & bows Peggy certainly warned... We'll see how it goes. What's this? She did ask Wondering aloud with a smile No, not for my Birthday No, not for a while The surprise when she opened You had to just see My husband bought me a Porta-Pottie! Together now we'll sail All day if we like No need to rush in More time we can hike A diamond or gold Would have been great no doubt. Instead, we'll enjoy many more hours out! Joe (inspired by Peggy 'HeadMistress')
My Wife and I do like to Sail When it's just me I go over the Rail Together, our trips Make for great memory But they're sometimes too short Cause there's no place to pee! What more could be done To lenghten our stay Out there on the water Maybe half of a day? Some place for relief Oh what could it be? Hey, I've got it! I'll get a Porta-Pottie! So excited was I That I ran to Store Was there just in time They had only one more. Wrapped it myself with ribbons & bows Peggy certainly warned... We'll see how it goes. What's this? She did ask Wondering aloud with a smile No, not for my Birthday No, not for a while The surprise when she opened You had to just see My husband bought me a Porta-Pottie! Together now we'll sail All day if we like No need to rush in More time we can hike A diamond or gold Would have been great no doubt. Instead, we'll enjoy many more hours out!
Joe (inspired by Peggy 'HeadMistress')
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