We use the Wag bags and would not go back to a port a potti. Some odor from accumulated bags on a longer trip on Georgian Bay has been an issue. Another good reason for sealing off the stern locker from the rest of the boat. Have stored them in the towed dinghy in multiple garbage bags. Waitiing to try a "Gamma Lid" on a 2 1/2" gallon paint bucket this year. Supposed to be air & liquid proof seal. Will let you know in August. Crappy outlook everywhere for dumping. On Sat, Jul 9, 2011 at 5:24 PM, Gary M Hyde <gmhyde1@mac.com> wrote:
Wag bags are a little pricey, but I'm glad I converted to them.
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On Jul 9, 2011, at 10:58 AM, W David Scobie <wdscobie@yahoo.com> wrote:
tom:
i agree that there are fewer locations that one can dump a porta-pot.
:: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 - SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com :: Sail Sage 17 #001 - AIR BORN - www.sagemarine.com
--- On Sat, 7/9/11, Tom Jenkins <tjenk@gte.net> wrote:
Dave, So that was what got our dog barking at 1 AM! It might be my imagination, but there seemed to be more "no porta-pottie dumping" signs in the San Juans than there were on the 2009 trip, and one marina charged for waste disposal. Perhaps the next innovation will be "no wag bag disposal" at the marinas. Eventually, humans will have to be genetically engineered to produce no waste, or we will have to fill the space under the v-berth with wag bags, and dump them at home. Tom Jenkins Scintilla
On Jul 9, 2011, at 9:55 AM, W David Scobie wrote:
porta potti dumping is becoming increasingly impossible to do. for two weeks in june, while sailing in the san juan (WA) and gulf (CN) islands, finding a location to 'dump' was a continual problem. one time i got up at 1AM to dump in a marina bathroom because the 'pot was full' and there was no location to dump.
i would have needed to do more 'midnight dumps' if the group had spent more time 'on the hook'.
place to pump out a marine holding tank were not a problem.
i am close to 'transitioning' to 'wag bags' because of the challenge of doing the 'right thing' with waste.
:: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 - SWEET PEA :: sailing Sage 17 #001 - AIR BORN
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