Re: [WWP] P15 toilet facilities.

From: Jim Nolan (panache426@hotmail.com)
Date: Thu May 11 2000 - 21:47:18 PDT


Is it possible that some adaptation of the toilet used on the Space Shuttle
could serve on the P-15? Perhaps adult diapers?

Jim Nolan P-19 #426 Panache

>From: Robert Skinner <Robert@140.com>
>To: Potter List <wwpotter@egroups.com>
>Subject: [WWP] P15 toilet facilities.
>Date: Tue, 09 May 2000 21:10:14 -0400
>
>Joseph Bailey (joseph@knoxy.net) wrote:
>...
>How is a portapottie used in the p15?
>
>[In the cabin - requires contortions worthy of a cat.
>In the cockpit - easily, but a bit public.]
>
>How is privacy maintained?
>
>[There is no privacy on a P15. If you rig a screen
>around the cockpit, you may be able to shield yourself
>from smaller boats. Big boats will still be able to
>look down on you...]
>
>Joseph -
>
>In the last year, I have heard no clearly superior
>ideas or methods for dealing with this fundamental
>problem.
>
>I believe that some folks set it on the centerboard
>trunk cover and face in or out the cabin door. This
>has not been verified and seems a bit risky if the
>seas are troubled...
>
>One has suggested wearing a cape or "duster" while
>taking care of the necessary in the cockpit. This
>has not been met with great applause.
>
>I will certainly share any methods that seem to have
>broad applicability. As I am a big guy, anything that
>works well for me will probably work for just about
>anyone.
>
>Now, about the shower facilities...
>--
>Robert Skinner, Rockville, Maryland
>'87 Potter 15 HMS #1618 "Little Dipper"

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