Here is an idea I've been playing with for awhile. Our original C-22,(1980 version), had a full marine head with a 15 gallon bladder holding tank under the V-berth. Worked great, and 15 gallons is a lot of crap! Our current C-22 is a MK-II version, and we really like the greater interior space, but the "potty" is still under the V-berth, and even with the removeable cover, the head is a bit tight. We spend quite a lot of nights onboard, and the evening ritual of placing the porta-potty into the salon area is a pain in the butt. Plus, I normally sleep on one of the quarter berths because I don't like having to back down into the V-berth. So what to do? Well, this is our first attempt to resolve this issue. I simply removed the V-berth cushions, and the bulkhead that went across the forward bow area. Now my desire is not to do anything that would prevent replacing everything back like it was from the factory. So I simply relocated the porta-potty mounting hardware so it stays put as the photos show. I may fabricate some fiddle-sticks that would go into the recess areas where the locker covers went. This would help keep our bags in place while sailing. I've sat on the head, and it sure gives a lot more room, and I can sit up with my head just touching the foreward hatch. Heck, I can see room for a magazine rack along side! We've got some cruises coming up, so we'll see how it works. Now granted, we'll only be able to sleep 2 onboard, but it's only the wife and I anyway. Just an idea, and we'll see how it works.
Don
Don
