Bathroom

Donald Tyson · Joined: 24 Jul 2023 Posts: 547 Photos: Thistle

Has anyone tried to build in a Private Potty Room into their camper tent by sectioning of an area just outside the door?

DayBreak · Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2025 1:15 pm Post subject: Re: Bathroom

Donald Tyson · Joined: 24 Jul 2023 Posts: 547 Photos: Thistle

We used them when camping. Worked well with shower bags. 👀 ng for something more purpose built and sturdy

DayBreak · Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2025 2:46 pm Post subject:

The cockpit floor area is pretty tight and a premium on a 22 Cruiser or 23 Cape Cruiser/Venture. A hard-shelled head in the cockpit would be interesting to see. Good question!

BigSwede · Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2025 8:35 pm Post subject:

That would make it somewhat difficult to access that side of the boat to forward (outside, what's the term for the gunwale walkway?), but I suppose that could be dealt with, with some planning.

Donald Tyson · Joined: 24 Jul 2023 Posts: 547 Photos: Thistle

I guess that is a significant thought. But the other side is still free and the forward hatch works for some folks. Hmmm, will have to think it through.

colbysmith · Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2025 10:22 pm Post subject:

On our 22, we simply stored the porta potti under the V-Berth during the day. If it had to be used, just moved the cushion above it. At night, we would just put it in front of the cabin door. (We had curtains on the windows that we closed at night. That doesn't offer privacy per se for those in the cabin.) But worked fine for just my wife and I.

ssobol · Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2025 9:07 am Post subject:

Donald Tyson · Joined: 24 Jul 2023 Posts: 547 Photos: Thistle

Well again, as I often do, perhaps I've made a mountain out of a molehill. 1st time for a power cabin boat for us.

thataway · Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2025 1:11 pm Post subject:

Always used in the cabin. We had matress toppers (gel foam) on the V berth and usually kept it made up. Just pulled the porta potty out in the open, and used it there.

Marie passed the test on our first trip to Catalina. Open 18' runabout, deep V. I had forewarned to do relief before we left the marina. Half way there (about an hour out) she had to go. I handed her a beach towel and told her to hang behind over the side. Passed and 48 years later we still do that at times.

Donald Tyson · Joined: 24 Jul 2023 Posts: 547 Photos: Thistle

My oh My. Not with my balance, lol. Not a pretty picture.

-Waypoint- · Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2025 3:42 pm Post subject:

I agree with Dr. Bob. We do what he did. But use a 5 gallon bucket of your choice with a little bit of water. (same as hanging it over the side) Laughing

Tom Hruby · Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2025 4:09 pm Post subject:

If you get a camper top for the cockpit from King Marine Canvas in Seattle (they are the local go to for C-Dory tops) they can also make opaque "privacy" sides that zip to the top. We have them, and they fully enclose the cockpit for complete privacy.

Donald Tyson · Joined: 24 Jul 2023 Posts: 547 Photos: Thistle

Thanks Tom.

Pearl · Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2025 12:32 am Post subject:

http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumName=album3593&id=22_Dory_Head&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php

Not sure how to post an image. But this picture was recently on C-Brats of someone who added a head to a 22 Cruiser.