On Jan 2, 8:40*am, Harryk wrote:
On 1/2/11 9:33 AM, John H wrote:



On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 17:00:11 -0800 (PST), *wrote:

On Jan 1, 6:27 pm, John *wrote:
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 09:38:10 -0800 (PST), *wrote:
On Jan 1, 11:25 am, John *wrote:
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:46:24 -0500, I am
wrote:

In ,
says...

On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:59:25 -0500, I am
wrote:

In articlemZednXmHRPoLioPQnZ2dnUVZ_sydn...@giganews. com,
says...

What kind of boat does everyone own, if you could have your dream boat
what would it be?

I own a '96 Doral 36 Express Cruiser. *My dream boat would be a 50" Trawler.

Right now I have a 16 foot Brockway type skiff with a 25 horse. Really
set up for party more than work though with large decks, side handles
for swimming and a custom folding ladder.. My dream boat is a simple 21
foot center console with an adequate outboard.. I would like to be
capable of 25-30 mph with a couple passengers.

My little 18' Key West might be right up your alley. I love it.

Oh **** 'cha... I saw it at the show with the Spaceman, it would make a
good river cruiser... But now that I think of it, my needs may have
changed in the last couple years, I think I might want a small cuddy too
like the one I was going to build the year I moved to take care of dad..
Just spaced out for a few this afternoon, wasn't thinking.

When looking at a small cuddy at a boat show, the salesman said, "The cabin
becomes nothing more than a storage closet."

Then we bought the 21' Proline with the cuddy. Yup, the salesman was right. It
became a place to store rods, reels, etc. With the CC, I'm forced to put stuff
away, where it belongs, rather than just put it in the cabin for the next time.

John, you're right. Small cuddies are glorified enclosed bow boats,
and yes, it's a good place for storage, and it keeps everything dry
and out of the sun... but you!

At 6'4" I couldn't sleep in the cuddie of my 23' Marquis if I had to..
But I'm going to take advantage of the space and do some cool things
with it. It seems there's lots of wasted space under the flooring and
here about.

After examining (thank you) the lay out of your camper trailer, I saw
how the builders made the absolute maximum creature comforts in the
space provided. *My craftsman/carpenter buddy and I are working out
details for the modding.

That sounds exciting!

What are you planning to do in there?

Not really sure yet, John. Not any room for a shower or a real 'head'
but,,, small sink and pressured water. even hot water can be
arranged... I'll be *checking out camper/RV components *for a while.

They make seat covers for Home Depot buckets.

http://tinyurl.com/2e9qhsf

What more could you want?

A flushing model with a holding tank?

Actually, on my ancient Chris Craft, I did have a porta potty and it
worked pretty good. It was a low profile one with not the greatest
capacity in the world . But it was satisfactory.

"Tim" wrote in message
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On Jan 2, 8:33 am, John H wrote:
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 17:00:11 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:
On Jan 1, 6:27 pm, John H wrote:
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 09:38:10 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:
On Jan 1, 11:25 am, John H wrote:
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:46:24 -0500, I am Tosk

wrote:

In article ,
says...

On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:59:25 -0500, I am Tosk

wrote:

In article ,
says...

What kind of boat does everyone own, if you could have your
dream boat
what would it be?

I own a '96 Doral 36 Express Cruiser. My dream boat would be a
50" Trawler.

Right now I have a 16 foot Brockway type skiff with a 25 horse.
Really
set up for party more than work though with large decks, side
handles
for swimming and a custom folding ladder.. My dream boat is a
simple 21
foot center console with an adequate outboard.. I would like to
be
capable of 25-30 mph with a couple passengers.

My little 18' Key West might be right up your alley. I love it.

Oh **** 'cha... I saw it at the show with the Spaceman, it would
make a
good river cruiser... But now that I think of it, my needs may have
changed in the last couple years, I think I might want a small
cuddy too
like the one I was going to build the year I moved to take care of
dad..
Just spaced out for a few this afternoon, wasn't thinking.

When looking at a small cuddy at a boat show, the salesman said,
"The cabin
becomes nothing more than a storage closet."

Then we bought the 21' Proline with the cuddy. Yup, the salesman was
right. It
became a place to store rods, reels, etc. With the CC, I'm forced to
put stuff
away, where it belongs, rather than just put it in the cabin for the
next time.

John, you're right. Small cuddies are glorified enclosed bow boats,
and yes, it's a good place for storage, and it keeps everything dry
and out of the sun... but you!

At 6'4" I couldn't sleep in the cuddie of my 23' Marquis if I had to.
But I'm going to take advantage of the space and do some cool things
with it. It seems there's lots of wasted space under the flooring and
here about.

After examining (thank you) the lay out of your camper trailer, I saw
how the builders made the absolute maximum creature comforts in the
space provided. My craftsman/carpenter buddy and I are working out
details for the modding.

That sounds exciting!

What are you planning to do in there?

Not really sure yet, John. Not any room for a shower or a real 'head'
but,,, small sink and pressured water. even hot water can be
arranged... I'll be checking out camper/RV components for a while.

They make seat covers for Home Depot buckets.

http://tinyurl.com/2e9qhsf

What more could you want?

Hey, that's an idea but it takes up too much interior room. What's the
matter with hanging it over the side? Wife might not like the idea
but I'd say she could get used to it......


Reply:
Problem with the bucket models is they turn over a lot easier and then spill
a lot easier than a $60 Porta-potti.

On Jan 2, 2:47*pm, "Califbill" wrote:
"Tim" *wrote in message

...

On Jan 2, 8:33 am, John H wrote:



On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 17:00:11 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:
On Jan 1, 6:27 pm, John H wrote:
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 09:38:10 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:
On Jan 1, 11:25 am, John H wrote:
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:46:24 -0500, I am Tosk

wrote:

In article ,
says...

On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:59:25 -0500, I am Tosk

wrote:

In article ,
says...

What kind of boat does everyone own, if you could have your
dream boat
what would it be?

I own a '96 Doral 36 Express Cruiser. My dream boat would be a
50" Trawler.

Right now I have a 16 foot Brockway type skiff with a 25 horse.
Really
set up for party more than work though with large decks, side
handles
for swimming and a custom folding ladder.. My dream boat is a
simple 21
foot center console with an adequate outboard.. I would like to
be
capable of 25-30 mph with a couple passengers.

My little 18' Key West might be right up your alley. I love it..

Oh **** 'cha... I saw it at the show with the Spaceman, it would
make a
good river cruiser... But now that I think of it, my needs may have
changed in the last couple years, I think I might want a small
cuddy too
like the one I was going to build the year I moved to take care of
dad..
Just spaced out for a few this afternoon, wasn't thinking.

When looking at a small cuddy at a boat show, the salesman said,
"The cabin
becomes nothing more than a storage closet."

Then we bought the 21' Proline with the cuddy. Yup, the salesman was
right. It
became a place to store rods, reels, etc. With the CC, I'm forced to
put stuff
away, where it belongs, rather than just put it in the cabin for the
next time.

John, you're right. Small cuddies are glorified enclosed bow boats,
and yes, it's a good place for storage, and it keeps everything dry
and out of the sun... but you!

At 6'4" I couldn't sleep in the cuddie of my 23' Marquis if I had to.
But I'm going to take advantage of the space and do some cool things
with it. It seems there's lots of wasted space under the flooring and
here about.

After examining (thank you) the lay out of your camper trailer, I saw
how the builders made the absolute maximum creature comforts in the
space provided. My craftsman/carpenter buddy and I are working out
details for the modding.

That sounds exciting!

What are you planning to do in there?

Not really sure yet, John. Not any room for a shower or a real 'head'
but,,, small sink and pressured water. even hot water can be
arranged... I'll be *checking out camper/RV components *for a while.

They make seat covers for Home Depot buckets.

http://tinyurl.com/2e9qhsf

What more could you want?

Hey, that's an idea but it takes up too much interior room. What's the
matter with hanging it over the side? *Wife might not like the idea
but I'd say she could get used to it......

Reply:
Problem with the bucket models is they turn over a lot easier and then spill
a lot easier than a $60 Porta-potti.

I would speculate that to be true as well. and neither one of us would
like that.

On Sun, 2 Jan 2011 12:47:19 -0800, "Califbill"
wrote:

"Tim" wrote in message
...

On Jan 2, 8:33 am, John H wrote:
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 17:00:11 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:
On Jan 1, 6:27 pm, John H wrote:
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 09:38:10 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:
On Jan 1, 11:25 am, John H wrote:
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:46:24 -0500, I am Tosk

wrote:

In article ,
says...

On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:59:25 -0500, I am Tosk

wrote:

In article ,
says...

What kind of boat does everyone own, if you could have your
dream boat
what would it be?

I own a '96 Doral 36 Express Cruiser. My dream boat would be a
50" Trawler.

Right now I have a 16 foot Brockway type skiff with a 25 horse.
Really
set up for party more than work though with large decks, side
handles
for swimming and a custom folding ladder.. My dream boat is a
simple 21
foot center console with an adequate outboard.. I would like to
be
capable of 25-30 mph with a couple passengers.

My little 18' Key West might be right up your alley. I love it.

Oh **** 'cha... I saw it at the show with the Spaceman, it would
make a
good river cruiser... But now that I think of it, my needs may have
changed in the last couple years, I think I might want a small
cuddy too
like the one I was going to build the year I moved to take care of
dad..
Just spaced out for a few this afternoon, wasn't thinking.

When looking at a small cuddy at a boat show, the salesman said,
"The cabin
becomes nothing more than a storage closet."

Then we bought the 21' Proline with the cuddy. Yup, the salesman was
right. It
became a place to store rods, reels, etc. With the CC, I'm forced to
put stuff
away, where it belongs, rather than just put it in the cabin for the
next time.

John, you're right. Small cuddies are glorified enclosed bow boats,
and yes, it's a good place for storage, and it keeps everything dry
and out of the sun... but you!

At 6'4" I couldn't sleep in the cuddie of my 23' Marquis if I had to.
But I'm going to take advantage of the space and do some cool things
with it. It seems there's lots of wasted space under the flooring and
here about.

After examining (thank you) the lay out of your camper trailer, I saw
how the builders made the absolute maximum creature comforts in the
space provided. My craftsman/carpenter buddy and I are working out
details for the modding.

That sounds exciting!

What are you planning to do in there?

Not really sure yet, John. Not any room for a shower or a real 'head'
but,,, small sink and pressured water. even hot water can be
arranged... I'll be checking out camper/RV components for a while.

They make seat covers for Home Depot buckets.

http://tinyurl.com/2e9qhsf

What more could you want?

Hey, that's an idea but it takes up too much interior room. What's the
matter with hanging it over the side? Wife might not like the idea
but I'd say she could get used to it......


Reply:
Problem with the bucket models is they turn over a lot easier and then spill
a lot easier than a $60 Porta-potti.


I always have a bucket on the boat for one thing or another. Normally, it's not
used as a toilet. But, I've had occasion where a passenger has gotten sick from
both ends. Then it's nice to have something useful. Of course, it's against the
law to empty the bucket over the side, but sometimes **** happens (pun
intended).

On 1/2/11 7:23 PM, Gene wrote:
On Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:05:21 -0500, John
wrote:

On Sun, 2 Jan 2011 12:47:19 -0800,
wrote:

"Tim" wrote in message
...

On Jan 2, 8:33 am, John wrote:
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 17:00:11 -0800 (PST), wrote:
On Jan 1, 6:27 pm, John wrote:
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 09:38:10 -0800 (PST),
wrote:
On Jan 1, 11:25 am, John wrote:
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:46:24 -0500, I am Tosk

wrote:

In ,
says...

On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:59:25 -0500, I am Tosk

wrote:

In articlemZednXmHRPoLioPQnZ2dnUVZ_sydn...@giganews. com,
says...

What kind of boat does everyone own, if you could have your
dream boat
what would it be?

I own a '96 Doral 36 Express Cruiser. My dream boat would be a
50" Trawler.

Right now I have a 16 foot Brockway type skiff with a 25 horse.
Really
set up for party more than work though with large decks, side
handles
for swimming and a custom folding ladder.. My dream boat is a
simple 21
foot center console with an adequate outboard.. I would like to
be
capable of 25-30 mph with a couple passengers.

My little 18' Key West might be right up your alley. I love it.

Oh **** 'cha... I saw it at the show with the Spaceman, it would
make a
good river cruiser... But now that I think of it, my needs may have
changed in the last couple years, I think I might want a small
cuddy too
like the one I was going to build the year I moved to take care of
dad..
Just spaced out for a few this afternoon, wasn't thinking.

When looking at a small cuddy at a boat show, the salesman said,
"The cabin
becomes nothing more than a storage closet."

Then we bought the 21' Proline with the cuddy. Yup, the salesman was
right. It
became a place to store rods, reels, etc. With the CC, I'm forced to
put stuff
away, where it belongs, rather than just put it in the cabin for the
next time.

John, you're right. Small cuddies are glorified enclosed bow boats,
and yes, it's a good place for storage, and it keeps everything dry
and out of the sun... but you!

At 6'4" I couldn't sleep in the cuddie of my 23' Marquis if I had to.
But I'm going to take advantage of the space and do some cool things
with it. It seems there's lots of wasted space under the flooring and
here about.

After examining (thank you) the lay out of your camper trailer, I saw
how the builders made the absolute maximum creature comforts in the
space provided. My craftsman/carpenter buddy and I are working out
details for the modding.

That sounds exciting!

What are you planning to do in there?

Not really sure yet, John. Not any room for a shower or a real 'head'
but,,, small sink and pressured water. even hot water can be
arranged... I'll be checking out camper/RV components for a while.

They make seat covers for Home Depot buckets.

http://tinyurl.com/2e9qhsf

What more could you want?

Hey, that's an idea but it takes up too much interior room. What's the
matter with hanging it over the side? Wife might not like the idea
but I'd say she could get used to it......


Reply:
Problem with the bucket models is they turn over a lot easier and then spill
a lot easier than a $60 Porta-potti.


I always have a bucket on the boat for one thing or another. Normally, it's not
used as a toilet. But, I've had occasion where a passenger has gotten sick from
both ends. Then it's nice to have something useful. Of course, it's against the
law to empty the bucket over the side, but sometimes **** happens (pun
intended).

It also counts toward the USCG required "bailing device."






Especially after you use it...you'll really want to bail..

"Tim" wrote in message
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On Jan 2, 2:47 pm, "Califbill" wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message

...

On Jan 2, 8:33 am, John H wrote:



On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 17:00:11 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:
On Jan 1, 6:27 pm, John H wrote:
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 09:38:10 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:
On Jan 1, 11:25 am, John H wrote:
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:46:24 -0500, I am Tosk

wrote:

In article ,
says...

On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:59:25 -0500, I am Tosk

wrote:

In article ,
says...

What kind of boat does everyone own, if you could have your
dream boat
what would it be?

I own a '96 Doral 36 Express Cruiser. My dream boat would be
a
50" Trawler.

Right now I have a 16 foot Brockway type skiff with a 25
horse.
Really
set up for party more than work though with large decks, side
handles
for swimming and a custom folding ladder.. My dream boat is a
simple 21
foot center console with an adequate outboard.. I would like
to
be
capable of 25-30 mph with a couple passengers.

My little 18' Key West might be right up your alley. I love it.

Oh **** 'cha... I saw it at the show with the Spaceman, it would
make a
good river cruiser... But now that I think of it, my needs may
have
changed in the last couple years, I think I might want a small
cuddy too
like the one I was going to build the year I moved to take care
of
dad..
Just spaced out for a few this afternoon, wasn't thinking.

When looking at a small cuddy at a boat show, the salesman said,
"The cabin
becomes nothing more than a storage closet."

Then we bought the 21' Proline with the cuddy. Yup, the salesman
was
right. It
became a place to store rods, reels, etc. With the CC, I'm forced
to
put stuff
away, where it belongs, rather than just put it in the cabin for
the
next time.

John, you're right. Small cuddies are glorified enclosed bow boats,
and yes, it's a good place for storage, and it keeps everything dry
and out of the sun... but you!

At 6'4" I couldn't sleep in the cuddie of my 23' Marquis if I had
to.
But I'm going to take advantage of the space and do some cool things
with it. It seems there's lots of wasted space under the flooring
and
here about.

After examining (thank you) the lay out of your camper trailer, I
saw
how the builders made the absolute maximum creature comforts in the
space provided. My craftsman/carpenter buddy and I are working out
details for the modding.

That sounds exciting!

What are you planning to do in there?

Not really sure yet, John. Not any room for a shower or a real 'head'
but,,, small sink and pressured water. even hot water can be
arranged... I'll be checking out camper/RV components for a while.

They make seat covers for Home Depot buckets.

http://tinyurl.com/2e9qhsf

What more could you want?

Hey, that's an idea but it takes up too much interior room. What's the
matter with hanging it over the side? Wife might not like the idea
but I'd say she could get used to it......

Reply:
Problem with the bucket models is they turn over a lot easier and then
spill
a lot easier than a $60 Porta-potti.

I would speculate that to be true as well. and neither one of us would
like that.


Reply:
Know that to be true. Not me, but a very close relative about 45 years ago
in a hunting camper. Hit a pothole and **** happens.

On Jan 2, 6:23*pm, Gene wrote:
On Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:05:21 -0500, John H
wrote:



On Sun, 2 Jan 2011 12:47:19 -0800, "Califbill"
wrote:

"Tim" *wrote in message
....

On Jan 2, 8:33 am, John H wrote:
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 17:00:11 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:
On Jan 1, 6:27 pm, John H wrote:
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 09:38:10 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:
On Jan 1, 11:25 am, John H wrote:
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:46:24 -0500, I am Tosk

wrote:

In article ,
says...

On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:59:25 -0500, I am Tosk

wrote:

In article ,
says...

What kind of boat does everyone own, if you could have your
dream boat
what would it be?

I own a '96 Doral 36 Express Cruiser. My dream boat would be a
50" Trawler.

Right now I have a 16 foot Brockway type skiff with a 25 horse.
Really
set up for party more than work though with large decks, side
handles
for swimming and a custom folding ladder.. My dream boat is a
simple 21
foot center console with an adequate outboard.. I would like to
be
capable of 25-30 mph with a couple passengers.

My little 18' Key West might be right up your alley. I love it.

Oh **** 'cha... I saw it at the show with the Spaceman, it would
make a
good river cruiser... But now that I think of it, my needs may have
changed in the last couple years, I think I might want a small
cuddy too
like the one I was going to build the year I moved to take care of
dad..
Just spaced out for a few this afternoon, wasn't thinking.

When looking at a small cuddy at a boat show, the salesman said,
"The cabin
becomes nothing more than a storage closet."

Then we bought the 21' Proline with the cuddy. Yup, the salesman was
right. It
became a place to store rods, reels, etc. With the CC, I'm forced to
put stuff
away, where it belongs, rather than just put it in the cabin for the
next time.

John, you're right. Small cuddies are glorified enclosed bow boats,
and yes, it's a good place for storage, and it keeps everything dry
and out of the sun... but you!

At 6'4" I couldn't sleep in the cuddie of my 23' Marquis if I had to.
But I'm going to take advantage of the space and do some cool things
with it. It seems there's lots of wasted space under the flooring and
here about.

After examining (thank you) the lay out of your camper trailer, I saw
how the builders made the absolute maximum creature comforts in the
space provided. My craftsman/carpenter buddy and I are working out
details for the modding.

That sounds exciting!

What are you planning to do in there?

Not really sure yet, John. Not any room for a shower or a real 'head'
but,,, small sink and pressured water. even hot water can be
arranged... I'll be *checking out camper/RV components *for a while.

They make seat covers for Home Depot buckets.

http://tinyurl.com/2e9qhsf

What more could you want?

Hey, that's an idea but it takes up too much interior room. What's the
matter with hanging it over the side? *Wife might not like the idea
but I'd say she could get used to it......

Reply:
Problem with the bucket models is they turn over a lot easier and then spill
a lot easier than a $60 Porta-potti.

I always have a bucket on the boat for one thing or another. Normally, it's not
used as a toilet. But, I've had occasion where a passenger has gotten sick from
both ends. Then it's nice to have something useful. Of course, it's against the
law to empty the bucket over the side, but sometimes **** happens (pun
intended).

It also counts toward the USCG required "bailing device."

--
It is usually futile to try to talk facts and analysis to people who are
enjoying a sense of moral superiority in their ignorance.
*-Thomas Sowell

Grady-White Gulfstream, out of Oak Island, NC.

Homepage
*http://pamandgene.tranquilrefuge.net/boating/the_boat/my_boat.htm

Fort� Agent 6.00 Build 1186

Now THAT is worth looking in to. (empty of course...)

On Jan 2, 9:23*pm, "Califbill" wrote:
"Tim" *wrote in message

...

On Jan 2, 2:47 pm, "Califbill" wrote:



"Tim" *wrote in message

...

On Jan 2, 8:33 am, John H wrote:

On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 17:00:11 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:
On Jan 1, 6:27 pm, John H wrote:
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 09:38:10 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:
On Jan 1, 11:25 am, John H wrote:
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:46:24 -0500, I am Tosk

wrote:

In article ,
says...

On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:59:25 -0500, I am Tosk

wrote:

In article ,
says...

What kind of boat does everyone own, if you could have your
dream boat
what would it be?

I own a '96 Doral 36 Express Cruiser. My dream boat would be
a
50" Trawler.

Right now I have a 16 foot Brockway type skiff with a 25
horse.
Really
set up for party more than work though with large decks, side
handles
for swimming and a custom folding ladder.. My dream boat is a
simple 21
foot center console with an adequate outboard.. I would like
to
be
capable of 25-30 mph with a couple passengers.

My little 18' Key West might be right up your alley. I love it.

Oh **** 'cha... I saw it at the show with the Spaceman, it would
make a
good river cruiser... But now that I think of it, my needs may
have
changed in the last couple years, I think I might want a small
cuddy too
like the one I was going to build the year I moved to take care
of
dad..
Just spaced out for a few this afternoon, wasn't thinking.

When looking at a small cuddy at a boat show, the salesman said,
"The cabin
becomes nothing more than a storage closet."

Then we bought the 21' Proline with the cuddy. Yup, the salesman
was
right. It
became a place to store rods, reels, etc. With the CC, I'm forced
to
put stuff
away, where it belongs, rather than just put it in the cabin for
the
next time.

John, you're right. Small cuddies are glorified enclosed bow boats,
and yes, it's a good place for storage, and it keeps everything dry
and out of the sun... but you!

At 6'4" I couldn't sleep in the cuddie of my 23' Marquis if I had
to.
But I'm going to take advantage of the space and do some cool things
with it. It seems there's lots of wasted space under the flooring
and
here about.

After examining (thank you) the lay out of your camper trailer, I
saw
how the builders made the absolute maximum creature comforts in the
space provided. My craftsman/carpenter buddy and I are working out
details for the modding.

That sounds exciting!

What are you planning to do in there?

Not really sure yet, John. Not any room for a shower or a real 'head'
but,,, small sink and pressured water. even hot water can be
arranged... I'll be *checking out camper/RV components *for a while.

They make seat covers for Home Depot buckets.

http://tinyurl.com/2e9qhsf

What more could you want?

Hey, that's an idea but it takes up too much interior room. What's the
matter with hanging it over the side? *Wife might not like the idea
but I'd say she could get used to it......

Reply:
Problem with the bucket models is they turn over a lot easier and then
spill
a lot easier than a $60 Porta-potti.

I would speculate that to be true as well. and neither one of us would
like that.

Reply:
Know that to be true. *Not me, but a very close relative about 45 years ago
in a hunting camper. *Hit a pothole and **** happens.

Yessir, yessir. three bags,... er... 'gallons' full?

On Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:23:45 -0500, Gene
wrote:

On Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:05:21 -0500, John H
wrote:

On Sun, 2 Jan 2011 12:47:19 -0800, "Califbill"
wrote:

"Tim" wrote in message
...

On Jan 2, 8:33 am, John H wrote:
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 17:00:11 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:
On Jan 1, 6:27 pm, John H wrote:
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 09:38:10 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:
On Jan 1, 11:25 am, John H wrote:
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:46:24 -0500, I am Tosk

wrote:

In article ,
says...

On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:59:25 -0500, I am Tosk

wrote:

In article ,
says...

What kind of boat does everyone own, if you could have your
dream boat
what would it be?

I own a '96 Doral 36 Express Cruiser. My dream boat would be a
50" Trawler.

Right now I have a 16 foot Brockway type skiff with a 25 horse.
Really
set up for party more than work though with large decks, side
handles
for swimming and a custom folding ladder.. My dream boat is a
simple 21
foot center console with an adequate outboard.. I would like to
be
capable of 25-30 mph with a couple passengers.

My little 18' Key West might be right up your alley. I love it.

Oh **** 'cha... I saw it at the show with the Spaceman, it would
make a
good river cruiser... But now that I think of it, my needs may have
changed in the last couple years, I think I might want a small
cuddy too
like the one I was going to build the year I moved to take care of
dad..
Just spaced out for a few this afternoon, wasn't thinking.

When looking at a small cuddy at a boat show, the salesman said,
"The cabin
becomes nothing more than a storage closet."

Then we bought the 21' Proline with the cuddy. Yup, the salesman was
right. It
became a place to store rods, reels, etc. With the CC, I'm forced to
put stuff
away, where it belongs, rather than just put it in the cabin for the
next time.

John, you're right. Small cuddies are glorified enclosed bow boats,
and yes, it's a good place for storage, and it keeps everything dry
and out of the sun... but you!

At 6'4" I couldn't sleep in the cuddie of my 23' Marquis if I had to.
But I'm going to take advantage of the space and do some cool things
with it. It seems there's lots of wasted space under the flooring and
here about.

After examining (thank you) the lay out of your camper trailer, I saw
how the builders made the absolute maximum creature comforts in the
space provided. My craftsman/carpenter buddy and I are working out
details for the modding.

That sounds exciting!

What are you planning to do in there?

Not really sure yet, John. Not any room for a shower or a real 'head'
but,,, small sink and pressured water. even hot water can be
arranged... I'll be checking out camper/RV components for a while.

They make seat covers for Home Depot buckets.

http://tinyurl.com/2e9qhsf

What more could you want?

Hey, that's an idea but it takes up too much interior room. What's the
matter with hanging it over the side? Wife might not like the idea
but I'd say she could get used to it......


Reply:
Problem with the bucket models is they turn over a lot easier and then spill
a lot easier than a $60 Porta-potti.


I always have a bucket on the boat for one thing or another. Normally, it's not
used as a toilet. But, I've had occasion where a passenger has gotten sick from
both ends. Then it's nice to have something useful. Of course, it's against the
law to empty the bucket over the side, but sometimes **** happens (pun
intended).

It also counts toward the USCG required "bailing device."

Yup.

On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:49:09 -0500, "A.True.Boater"
wrote:

What kind of boat does everyone own, if you could have your dream boat
what would it be?

I own a '96 Doral 36 Express Cruiser. My dream boat would be a 50" Trawler.

11' Whaler with a Merc 25 that's hoping to be hung from a 44'
Tollycraft's davit.