My recently acquired M15 lacks a portable head. Can anyone provide the brand and model number of a unit that fits the space available? If there are several that will fit, do people have an opinion as to the best? I have zero experience with such, as going over the side is sufficient for me, but the Admiral demands seated comfort. I would guess simple is the best but any input would be appreciated. The Admiral has rejected my suggestion of the old cedar bucket. Thanks, Paul M15 #471
Hello Paul, I am a new owner myself and had the same question. I emailed Bob Eeg and he said the brand/model that works is the Thetford 135. They are a discontinued model but you can find them if you search for them, I found a new old stock one on ebay. It fits the M15 space perfectly, my boat is 2011 year. Good luck. Oscar On Jul 22, 2015 9:41 PM, "Paul McAleavy" <rpmscreenprint@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
My recently acquired M15 lacks a portable head. Can anyone provide the brand and model number of a unit that fits the space available? If there are several that will fit, do people have an opinion as to the best? I have zero experience with such, as going over the side is sufficient for me, but the Admiral demands seated comfort. I would guess simple is the best but any input would be appreciated. The Admiral has rejected my suggestion of the old cedar bucket.
Thanks, Paul M15 #471
Note: the Thetford 260 will not fit (even though Thetford sells the 260 as being the same siza and and a 'drop in replacement'). :: Dave Scobie On Jul 22, 2015 7:52 PM, "Oscar Cordoba" <o.cordoba2015@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello Paul, I am a new owner myself and had the same question. I emailed Bob Eeg and he said the brand/model that works is the Thetford 135. They are a discontinued model but you can find them if you search for them, I found a new old stock one on ebay. It fits the M15 space perfectly, my boat is 2011 year. Good luck.
Oscar On Jul 22, 2015 9:41 PM, "Paul McAleavy" <rpmscreenprint@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
My recently acquired M15 lacks a portable head. Can anyone provide the brand and model number of a unit that fits the space available? If there are several that will fit, do people have an opinion as to the best? I have zero experience with such, as going over the side is sufficient for me, but the Admiral demands seated comfort. I would guess simple is the best but any input would be appreciated. The Admiral has rejected my suggestion of the old cedar bucket.
Thanks, Paul M15 #471
Paul & Oscar, I have an older M-15 (1982) and you are correct the Thetford 135 is the model that was when Jerry built the boats. However, as you mentioned the Thetford 135 is no longer being manufactured. But, not to worry, If you buy the replacement model, which is slightly larger, you can remold the base to fit. All you need to do is fill the waste tank (base) with some boiling water. Apply downward pressure (sit on it) with the unit in place. Drink two beers (your choice) while the water cools. Empty the waste tank and you're all set. This is the process I used and it works beautifully. Skip M-15 1982 #201 -----Original Message----- From: Oscar Cordoba <o.cordoba2015@gmail.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wed, Jul 22, 2015 10:52 pm Subject: Re: M_Boats: M15 portapotty Hello Paul, I am a new owner myself and had the same question. I emailed Bob Eeg and he said the brand/model that works is the Thetford 135. They are a discontinued model but you can find them if you search for them, I found a new old stock one on ebay. It fits the M15 space perfectly, my boat is 2011 year. Good luck. Oscar On Jul 22, 2015 9:41 PM, "Paul McAleavy" <rpmscreenprint@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
My recently acquired M15 lacks a portable head. Can anyone provide the brand and model number of a unit that fits the space available? If there are several that will fit, do people have an opinion as to the best? I have zero experience with such, as going over the side is sufficient for me, but the Admiral demands seated comfort. I would guess simple is the best but any input would be appreciated. The Admiral has rejected my suggestion of the old cedar bucket.
Thanks,
Paul
M15 #471
Skip: which potti make/model did you modify using the 'hot water method'? -- :: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com On Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 4:37 AM, Skip Campion via montgomery_boats < montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> wrote:
Paul & Oscar,
I have an older M-15 (1982) and you are correct the Thetford 135 is the model that was when Jerry built the boats. However, as you mentioned the Thetford 135 is no longer being manufactured. But, not to worry, If you buy the replacement model, which is slightly larger, you can remold the base to fit. All you need to do is fill the waste tank (base) with some boiling water. Apply downward pressure (sit on it) with the unit in place. Drink two beers (your choice) while the water cools. Empty the waste tank and you're all set. This is the process I used and it works beautifully.
Skip M-15 1982 #201
I have one for sale. It’s a Thetford 135. It fit my M15 perfectly and I kept it to use in my M17, but now I use wag bags and a 5-gallon bucket with a seat. GARY ~~~~_/) ~~~~ Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
On Jul 22, 2015, at 7:40 PM, Paul McAleavy <rpmscreenprint@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
My recently acquired M15 lacks a portable head. Can anyone provide the brand and model number of a unit that fits the space available? If there are several that will fit, do people have an opinion as to the best? I have zero experience with such, as going over the side is sufficient for me, but the Admiral demands seated comfort. I would guess simple is the best but any input would be appreciated. The Admiral has rejected my suggestion of the old cedar bucket.
Thanks, Paul M15 #471
I'm with Gary. Wag bags are the way to go. Been using them on river trips for years. That whole portapotty wash out thing creeps me out. t On Mon, Aug 17, 2015 at 4:17 PM, GARY M HYDE <gmhyde1@mac.com> wrote:
I have one for sale. It’s a Thetford 135. It fit my M15 perfectly and I kept it to use in my M17, but now I use wag bags and a 5-gallon bucket with a seat. GARY ~~~~_/) ~~~~ Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
On Jul 22, 2015, at 7:40 PM, Paul McAleavy <rpmscreenprint@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
My recently acquired M15 lacks a portable head. Can anyone provide the brand and model number of a unit that fits the space available? If there are several that will fit, do people have an opinion as to the best? I have zero experience with such, as going over the side is sufficient for me, but the Admiral demands seated comfort. I would guess simple is the best but any input would be appreciated. The Admiral has rejected my suggestion of the old cedar bucket.
Thanks, Paul M15 #471
I agree with Tom. They work great. No muss, no fuss. Rick M17 #633 Lynne L On Monday, August 17, 2015, Tom Smith <openboatt@gmail.com> wrote:
I'm with Gary. Wag bags are the way to go. Been using them on river trips for years. That whole portapotty wash out thing creeps me out. t
On Mon, Aug 17, 2015 at 4:17 PM, GARY M HYDE <gmhyde1@mac.com <javascript:;>> wrote:
I have one for sale. It’s a Thetford 135. It fit my M15 perfectly and I kept it to use in my M17, but now I use wag bags and a 5-gallon bucket with a seat. GARY ~~~~_/) ~~~~ Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
On Jul 22, 2015, at 7:40 PM, Paul McAleavy < rpmscreenprint@sbcglobal.net <javascript:;>> wrote:
My recently acquired M15 lacks a portable head. Can anyone provide the brand and model number of a unit that fits the space available? If there are several that will fit, do people have an opinion as to the best? I have zero experience with such, as going over the side is sufficient for me, but the Admiral demands seated comfort. I would guess simple is the best but any input would be appreciated. The Admiral has rejected my suggestion of the old cedar bucket.
Thanks, Paul M15 #471
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