Manie's Microcruiser

Hi Manie,

What you should do is get a proper toilet seat with folding lid.
When you're not sailing you hang it on the lounge wall.
You put mother-in-law's picture in there, only when she visits, you close the lid

It seems that bucket is a real multifunction tool.
It's a bailing bucket,
the on board shower,
clothes washer,
chum bait with it when fishing,
the wash-your-face and toothbrush basin,
a hat when it hails,
upside down it makes a small dining table,
it is a weapon to hit pirates when they attempt to board,
a drogue in bad weather,
in case of a MOB, upside down it's flotation,
in rain it's a freshwater collector.
and as shown it even makes an extra seat in the boat

Such an important tool Manie - I'll seriously consider giving it permanent flotation... at least insure the bloody thing.
When you go sailing you should carry it on your person at all times

Oh and by the by. You should maintain the forward V in the bucket shape. The once in a blue moon IF something comes up you don't want to be stuck hooked to that seat...

 

I am a little concerned when in a case of urgent need,
- one is inclined to sit down in a hurry so as to avoid spreading,
- what is supposed not to hit a fan,
- as that flimsy bucket collapses
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- Ahhhhhh I get it, "A bucket load of laughs....."

 

the bucket is actually very strong, it's used on construction sites to mix tile cement and grouting in :idea:

 

Guys my neighbour (that is a non sailor pensioner) had a puzzled look on his face when he inspected the bucket

so just for the record I explained

scoop up a half a bucket of water from the river / dam / sea
sit down enjoy the "second" cup of coffee
wipe bottom with toilet paper
empty the bucket overboard
and the bucket stays clean - as easy as that



now blow me away
a 70 year old neighbour that has NEVER used a bucket

sailors are most definately different from "city folks"

 

dang that syle,,, our bucket had no bottom, hung over side,,make sure you got strong legs and well sense of balance,, hehe

 

LOL Toomuch, pointing in the right direction it could actually increase speed eh
And with a lighter the boat could become a rocket ! We all know displacement hulls can plane.

How about there is a hole in the bucket dear Liza !
Mas, you take the false teeth out first if you have to use it urgently. You forget this only once...


I can confirm what Manie says about the bucket, we use them here by the house ourselves

They are very strong and thick.
And we use our's for building, of course

 

The list of uses updated =

It seems that bucket is a real multifunction tool.
It's a bailing bucket,
the on board shower,
clothes washer,
chum bait with it when fishing,
the wash-your-face and toothbrush basin,
a hat when it hails,
upside down it makes a small dining table,
it is a weapon to hit pirates when they attempt to board,
a drogue in bad weather,
in case of a MOB, upside down it's flotation,
in rain it's a freshwater collector.
and as shown it even makes an extra seat in the boat
Soak teeth in it overnight.
You can scratch that difficult to reach spot on your back with it
Holds the soapy water to scrub the bird poop off the deck
Kitchen sink to wash the cutlery in.

 

other uses
hide whats left of ex,, this goes with the chumming.
brake on boat
use so you can hear your echo when hollering in it.
put up to ear and you can hear the ocean
use as emergency sail
to wade in without getting outta boat.......

 

How about scooping water up in front of the boat and pouring it out the back... that'll get it moving. It's GOT to move. Or just use it as an oar...

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bS27bjF8Sw&feature=related

 

for ANGELIQUE-O.wmv http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZSYTHKZX9c&feature=fvst

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqrfDho4Ucg is for me 'Cocoanut Woman '

 

Don't forget Hank Williams, singing 'My Bucket's got a hole in it.'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzzd5PMdOzw

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhFw8OlCBJw

 

Bring me a bucket:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1C0AsEOYvI

 

Tampa 2008

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG9lnYMcbaM&feature=related

So, Manie, will you be on your boat this weekend? If so have a nice time.