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River Harley
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Initially Posted - 09/16/2003 : 19:39:08

Just wanted to share a recent discovery for those wanting a hot shower on their C250. At the local GI Joes store here, we found a neat product. The unit is about the size of a car battery. The cover removes and serves as a reservoir for water. A hose attaches from the reservoir to a heating unit powered by the typical small round propane cannisters (all pieces fit inside the cover when stored). Assisted by a small pump (which comes as part of the entire unit), the water passes through the heating device for almost instant hot water via the included hose and shower head. A great idea for a boat like the C250. Price: $125 (last I checked)

River Harley

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Douglas
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Response Posted - 09/16/2003 : 21:26:20

My solar shower temp was up to 114f this summer. Works great in the cockpit.

Doug&Ruth
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Tacoma Wa.

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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 09/16/2003 : 22:24:15

Have solar shower also and they do work great... but gets only occasional use for washing hair.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 09/16/2003 : 22:44:49

River... Any idea of who made it? Sunshowers are pretty good, but not for an early morning shower! <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT

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Al
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Response Posted - 09/17/2003 : 00:25:47

I think it's the Zodi <http://www.zodi.com/products.html> water heater. Looks pretty slick....!

Al Maniccia
SeaWolf C250WK #698
Marina Del Rey, CA

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River Harley
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Response Posted - 09/17/2003 : 01:27:10

I'll check at the store and pass on the name of the maker of this product for those interested - I'll post it on the forum. I have a sunshower as well which works great in the summer. However, for the colder cloudy days, this device is a good alternative.

River Harley

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Stu Jackson C34
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Response Posted - 09/17/2003 : 03:55:39

Shower Power

Try the Sept 2003 issue of Good Old Boat magazine about showers on boats. Jerry does a great job describing the use of a relatively large watering can. Fun reading, and a good idea.

Stu

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cathluk
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Response Posted - 09/17/2003 : 14:04:00

Any ideas on easy to rig/store shower enclosures? Dan can get a good shower sitting down w/ the Solar Shower, but its a little harder while at anchor not far from shore (& houses) for me to sit in the cockpit & shower areas normally covered by my one-piece swimsuit (you don't want to see me in a bikini!<img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle>).

Cathy
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 09/17/2003 : 14:37:38

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>
Any ideas on easy to rig/store shower enclosures?
<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>
Sunshower Enclosure, $30 at the Evil Empire. Hang it from the boom... Inflatable ring at the top is supposed to provide shape. Pic in the catalog.

We'll take your word for it, Cathy--you can skip the bikini. <img src=icon_smile_clown.gif border=0 align=middle>

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT

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Oscar
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Response Posted - 09/17/2003 : 21:32:51

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> gets only occasional use for washing hair.<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>

Buzzzzzzzz.......(Sound of clippers over garbage can in garage.....no hair, no washing...<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

Oscar
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River Harley
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Response Posted - 09/18/2003 : 19:08:09

Al is correct about the propane hot shower.....it is by Zodi.

River

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