BajaNomad - OK - now what?

OK - now what?

Santiago - 5-3-2005 at 10:12 AM

As you may already know, I finally got my Baja fishing boat (18' center ped with bait tank just fore of the transom - not a whole lot of walking around room). All of a sudden, out of the clear blue, my wife says, "I would like to go out with you on your boat" - this from a women who for 20 years has adamantly refused to step foot on any of my boats (a few of those I can't say I really blame her.....). After assuring myself there were no pods under our bed and I was not dreaming - I hurriedly throw stuff in the boat, hook up to the truck, cool my heels for 10 minutes while she get 'ready', and then am dumb-struck when she walks out of the house in shorts, tank top, big hat and those flippy things, peers over the gunnel and sweetly asks, "Where do I pee?" Never crossed my mind........
Without getting real graphic, how do you guys solve this in a relatively small boat? Keep in mind that my wife is not like, say, Travel Pearl or TRBLMKR who would probably try to 'hang it over the side' but prefers a bit of privacy. PS: For obvious reasons, if you ever meet her, please don't tell her I posted this.

elgatoloco - 5-3-2005 at 10:14 AM

Jump over the side.

Bruce R Leech - 5-3-2005 at 10:23 AM

you are going to need a bigger boat.

DanO - 5-3-2005 at 10:37 AM

Better get a bucket.

Santiago - 5-3-2005 at 10:50 AM

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Originally posted by Bruce R Leech
you are going to need a bigger boat.

Well, of course, that was the very first thing that crossed my mind as I saw a good opening as to why the $30K I had just sunk into this rig was now gonna have to be followed up with like kind so I could solve her issue, so to speak; but it really brings up other side bars:
1. My buddies and I really like this boat. Works great for us.
2. I'm at my limit on what I want to tow to Baja - 1000 to 1500 mile oneway tow for us.
3. She might actually start going fishing with me. Good lord, man, do I want to do that?
4. And what about that old fisherman's tale about any female past menarche ruining the luck of the boat (btw, does anyone know if the onset of menopause negates this??)? I don't really believe in those things, but I will admit that we absolutley do not allow bananas onboard - and that includes banana nut bread.

comitan - 5-3-2005 at 11:00 AM

get a porta-potti.

Santiago - 5-3-2005 at 11:02 AM

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Originally posted by DanO
Better get a bucket.

Cabelas can generally solve all these gear issues but the buckets/portapotties aren't really the issue - it's using them in the presence of other boats, etc. I'm thinking of removing the ice chest in front of the console, putting the bucket there, and then rigging some kind of collapsible screen using the 6' high windsheld and a bunch of PVC. If anyone has done this before send me a photo.

Jumping overboard runs into the undeniable fact that there are things that live in the ocean that "could bite me".

elgatoloco - 5-3-2005 at 11:29 AM

Have her jump over with a mask and snorkel and she can see that there is nothing dangerous. Just make sure there are no jelly fish or stinging nettles or..........do you need that Cabelas web address? :lol:

Santiago - 5-3-2005 at 11:45 AM

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Originally posted by elgatoloco
Have her jump over with a mask and snorkel and she can see that there is nothing dangerous. Just make sure there are no jelly fish or stinging nettles or..........do you need that Cabelas web address? :lol:

1. I will try the snorkel thing (she does snorkle in Hawaii) but I anticipate the "Yeah, but what if the shark is already hiding under the boat just waiting for me to jump over?".

2. With regards to Cabelas and if I need their website addy: About a month ago Brown pulled up to my house and screetched to a hault (UPS must go through a ton of brake shoes), raps at my door and hands me a package. Inside was every single cataloge that Cabelas has in print, beautifully bound in hard cover. Thing went 10 pounds if it went an ounce. Inside was a letter from the president of Cabelas thanking me for my business. Handwritten. Everything in my closet, everything in my garage, everything in my truck, everything in my boat came from Cabelas. My wife thinks I'm a complete idiot. Thanks for asking, but I got that one covered.

Ferget rigging up some kind of enclosure...

Hook - 5-3-2005 at 11:50 AM

....it will be a pain assembling, disassembling, etc.

Just get her used to the idea of throwing a LARGE beach towel over her when the time comes. If the "tinkling" sound is also embarrasing, start the engine or turn up the stereo.

BTW, my wife was squeamish about the over-the-side method when I first met her but she's OK with it now. She is kind of a tomboy, though.

Santiago - 5-3-2005 at 12:06 PM

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Originally posted by Hook
Just get her used to the idea of throwing a LARGE beach towel over her when the time comes. If the "tinkling" sound is also embarrasing, start the engine or turn up the stereo.

Good idea. We'll instigate the rule that the bucket is used during trolling (engine already running), we can take a bearing away from other boats, and all hands will be required to go to the rear of the boat to check their set-ups. Motor will be louder there anyway. Good job.

Bruce R Leech - 5-3-2005 at 12:06 PM

try Depends lots of pilots use them. :tumble:

Bruce R Leech - 5-3-2005 at 12:10 PM

don't let here drink any thing 24 hours before departure

Skipjack Joe - 5-3-2005 at 12:43 PM

In most cases you can just drive to shore on some deserted beach.

Don't buy a new boat for just this reason. She may try a few trips and get tired of the whole thing.

Santiago - 5-3-2005 at 12:48 PM

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Originally posted by Bruce R Leech
Don't let her drink any thing 24 hours before departure

Bruce: you've never met my wife, have you.

Santiago - 5-3-2005 at 12:57 PM

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Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
In most cases you can just drive to shore on some deserted beach.

Don't buy a new boat for just this reason. She may try a few trips and get tired of the whole thing.

Now you're talking. I'm really an inshore guy anyway and especially with her as the view 25 miles out would get boring for her. This would allow for frequent shore stops, exploring, etc. Even maybe a bottle of champagne and a fuzzy blanket on the beach......... yeah, right.

Debra - 5-3-2005 at 06:18 PM

My or My!.....no, "Travelpearl" has never "tried to hang it over the side" Not that she wouldn't, but, much too modest to try to do that with a boat full of men and a rocking boat....(might fall overboard, HA!) My suggestion, as well as my fellow "Baja Babes" might be to make sure that you have a good ladder on your new boat and a "Baja Babe" to help push her back up (ask Yvonne, David A's wife what happened when we didn't think about how us old women would get back onto that sailboat after we dove off LOL!) .....Sounds like Mrs. Santiago needs to hang out with us Baja gals and learn the ropes? I (as I'm sure the rest of us) would be happy to have her).....

Mrs. Santiago.., there is nothing to fear, I promise.....stick with us "Bad Baja Broads" and you will be fine......Welcome!

Bruce R Leech - 5-3-2005 at 06:45 PM

:lol:

Debra that is grate :lol:

Mike Supino - 5-3-2005 at 06:46 PM

It seems as if the only logical solution is to trade Mrs. Santiago in for 2 new Mrs. Santiagos, half her age.
That way a number of problems are solved. Just think about it for a minute.

Paulina - 5-3-2005 at 07:26 PM

Santiago,

This is a good subject, too funny! Here's my two centavos...Mrs. S. has many options until she is comfortable enough to "hang it over the side" as you say. It depends on the interrior of your boat for one thing.

If you don't have carpet then she can squat down by the rear holes that allow the water to run off the deck and out of the back of the boat. She can use the towel over the lap trick, or just 'pull it the the side' and let it flow out the back of the boat. She can also use the bailing device, (ours is a cut off plastic gal. size water jug) and flush the boat afterwards. It helps if you put the boat in gear, getting the nose up a bit. A little pee won't hurt the inside of the boat considering it's a tough fish goo and guts boat anyway.

Or she can pee in the bailing device and pretend she is bailing if anyone wonders what she's up to.

The bucket idea might put her bucket into view, depending how how deep your boat is.

If you have other passengers on the boat, they'll politely go check out the view from the bow, or else she is allowed to point and laugh when it is their turn.

In the summer it is usually warm enough for her to get in and "check out the bottom of the boat, the water temp., how deep it is"... Oh, that's they guy thing to say. But if she's not worried about swimming things that's a fun way to cool off as well.

The beach landing works, but takes away for fishing time, and one can still fish and pee if she knows what she's doing.

Good luck with this tricky situation. And, women are not bad luck on a boat, and as for bananas... Our boat is named after one and she's a pretty lucky boat if you ask me.

P.<*)))><

[Edited on 4-5-2005 by Paulina]

Santiago - 5-3-2005 at 07:40 PM

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Originally posted by Mike Supino
It seems as if the only logical solution is to trade Mrs. Santiago in for 2 new Mrs. Santiagos, half her age.
That way a number of problems are solved. Just think about it for a minute.

If the truth be told, I've thought about this solution for way more than a minute, but I keep coming back to stark reality - I can't keep up with my own homework let alone going out searching for extra credit. I'm gonna play the cards I've got and die happy.

oh no

roundtuit - 5-3-2005 at 07:48 PM

Sounds like double thr trouble are you wired for 220 :tumble:

jeans - 5-3-2005 at 07:51 PM

The answer to your/her problems

http://www.travelmateinfo.com/page002.html

For lots of other resources, just google the words "Pee standing up"

Don'tcha love Google?

Santiago - 5-3-2005 at 07:52 PM

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Originally posted by Debra
My or My!.....no, "Travelpearl" has never "tried to hang it over the side"

TP: to be honest, I was also gonna include Jeans in that group but I just couldn't quite get the courage - let alone the mental image......I already got one photo that's going to be the death of me.

TRBLMKR

Santiago - 5-3-2005 at 07:59 PM

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Originally posted by Paulina
Santiago,
She can use the towel over the lap trick, or just 'pull it the the side' and let it flow out the back of the boat.

The bucket idea might put her bucket into view,

1. I specifically asked that we not get too graphic here. "Pull it to the side"? Good Grief! Pull what to the side?? I'm 54 years old and have kids and all that but you're gonna have to send me a picture.
2. Hummm - do they make 10 gallon buckets???

jeans - 5-3-2005 at 08:01 PM

Hey....I'm being helpful here!!!!

Don't be ruinin' people's appetites at dinner hour!

:lol:

MNDY

Santiago - 5-3-2005 at 08:11 PM

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Originally posted by jeans
The answer to your/her problems

[url]http://www.travelmateinfo.com/page002.html/url] /quote]

Good job! Of course, I got ready to order one but got stuck on selecting the proper carring case, denim or paisley. WTF. Cabelas never, ever asks me if I want my reels to be shipped in a denim or paisley cover.

Paulina - 5-3-2005 at 08:14 PM

Sorry, no cameras allowed during this type of sensitive boating activity. That would qualify as a point and laugh payback situation in my book. You'll have to pull together a mental vision of that one, or ask Mrs. S. for a "to the side" demo...She'll know what I mean, but then again you don't want her to know about this thread now do you?

Ja Ja Ja!
Saludos!

P<*))><

Paulina - 5-3-2005 at 08:17 PM

Mindy,

With the Travelmate women everywere will finally be able to write their names in the sand too!!!! Equality is close at (in)hand!!

Ja Ja Ja!

P. >*)))><

Baja Angel - 5-3-2005 at 08:33 PM

Jeans has a great solution!
I have a very similar unit... same purpose just a different design... that I got for hunting. When you got a lot of people all dressed in clothing that blends in with the surroundings VERY well (good ole camo), its really rough to go through a ton of layers just to go pee! Its great to be able to unzip and be just like one of the guys. After a couple tries she'll either have it perfected or she'll think of a better way to solve the problem herself.
It all just comes down to "improvise and over come"! :saint:

Santiago - 5-3-2005 at 09:00 PM

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Originally posted by Baja Angel

I have a very similar unit...

You're joking, right???

jeans - 5-3-2005 at 09:14 PM

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Originally posted by Santiago

Quote:

Originally posted by Baja Angel

I have a very similar unit...

You're joking, right???

Careful, Santiago or this whole thread may be mysteriously emailed to Mrs. S.

Whoops...no, nevermind...I didn't say that... Nope Nope Nope...won't happen...I PROMISE...Please believe me....

:saint:

Debra - 5-4-2005 at 01:56 AM

Santiago.....

Now, now....while I do love my good friend "P" you have to be VERY VERY careful of what she might teach Ms. S......(just ask her what her answer to the problem of potholes on the old road from Mex 1 to Bahia is)...... :rolleyes:

.....and you all thought it was a weird isolated rain storm?

BTW "P".....I thought I was the only one that knew the "pull it to the side method" Sheesh! I should have known better!

[Edited on 5-4-2005 by Debra]

Santiago - 5-4-2005 at 06:02 AM

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Whoops...no, nevermind...I didn't say that... Nope Nope Nope...won't happen...I PROMISE...Please believe me....

:saint:

Touche

Paulina - 5-4-2005 at 08:20 AM

It's because she's trying to dot the i.