Going to the toilet

[ShipsWoofy]

In two hours time I am probably going to need to use the sea toilet, has anybody done this and can give tips.

From the snippets I have heard it is meant to be good, I have not had the complete instructions through yet and wondered if you wear swimwear or clothes of some sort.

As we are now going to be doing extended passages we have bought a bucket, it just seems sensible to know how to use it and experience what it would be like.

As I said, any hints would be appreciated, Thanks.

I am sure there is something I have not had to ask on the forum yet, I look forward to sharing everything I do with you gutter monkeys.

 

[fibz99]

few inches of sea water in the bottom of the bucket, when throwing over the side afterwards dont throw it into the tender.

 

[Aardee]

LOL - Satire is alive & well.

Just be aware of the risk of "Inversion".

Before you ask (and what sort of twit would need to ask...), "Inversion" means being turned upside down.

Being turned over is also known as "going to the chandlers"

 

[jhr]

I'm sure that you will get lots of good advice on here.

As a safety precaution, you should probably have something to bung things up with, just in case. Boiled eggs do a good job, as do iron tablets.

Hope this helps.

 

[sarabande]

Can I send you an evacuation plan under plain cover ?

 

[Kilter]

try to remember to have the paper to hand before you start, as shuffling round with your keks round your ankles is unsightly /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif and DANGEROUS! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[AJW]

BEWARE! A sea toilet is connected to a HOLE IN THE SIDE OF YOUR BOAT!!! Why don't THEY tell you that, it is SO dangerous! I suggest as part of your RISK ASSESSMENT you make sure the toaster, coffee maker, fantastic deal on a flatscreen LCD TV you got from Lidl are all fitted the other side of the boat to keep that HOLE out of the water. If you want more advice proles then contact me on my Blueberry. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Lakesailor]

Is this what you mean by sea toilet?

 

[Kilter]

Have you done the necessary research about the type of bucket? Have you assessed how long the lanyard should be? You WERE going to fit it with a lanyard weren't you? Honestly! Some people!

 

[FullCircle]

Just MAKE SURE you have bonded the Flush Switch . We don't want ARCS and SPARKS in your RECTAL REGION due to an INCORRECT INSTALLATION.
(You may have a manual sea toilet, but they don't know what one of those is round here)

 

[Aardee]

Just go to the chandlers and ask for the most expensive "Offshore" bucket available /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[mikefleetwood]

Lakesailor's picture:
Does the flag mean it's occupied?

 

[Rustyknight]

would that be canvas, plastic, or galvanised?? /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[jhr]

Better have one of each, eh? Back-up.

 

[Wiggo]

You can't even spend a penny these days /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif without someone getting bent out of shape. You must have spent POUNDS on your bucket, /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif but people start to have a go about rubbing their noses in it about the spending a penny. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif Well all I can say is that I hope those twisted jealous desk admirals wind their necks in and get a life!!! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[Aardee]

GOLD!!! - Accept no substitute /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif. I accidentally spent THOUSANDS on mine /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif. SWMBO's going to go absolutely MAD when she sees the SPREADSHEET /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif. If things carry on like this I'll have to TRANSFER it to the NEW BOAT /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif (which will cost me THOUSANDS!). I'll tell you all about the BUCKET (THOUSANDS) and the NEW BOAT (more THOUSANDS!!) as I know you need the benefit of my GREAT EXPERIENCE, as well as my HARD-MARRIED CASH /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif.

And no whinging from you JEALOUS PRATTS /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[ported0]

watch out for blow back /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif i would advise doing the wetted finger test prior to wiping /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Aardee]

Yuk...

 

[Kilter]

I am weightless but you can see me
put me in a bucket and I'll make it lighter
What am I?

 

[MedDreamer]

A hole