At 20 degrees Celsius, 1 litre of water approximately weighs
1 kilogram. I can store five 2.27 litre canisters of water in the starboard
hand bilge locker. Each one when full will weighs about 2.27 kilograms, giving a
total of 11.35 kilos which can be treated as ballast.
I also have a canister that contained 3 litres of concentrated
Comfort, a fabric conditioner for use in washing machines. If I can totally
eliminate traces of the liquid, including its smell, I shall be able to keep
water in it for my daily needs. Being able to dispense water easily without
spilling it is essential; therefore I intend incorporating a small hand pump
into the lid by inserting it through a hole. I may have to drill a small hole
through the rim of the lid to act as a valve to allow air to replace water that
is drawn out. The canister fits perfectly into the port hand side bin, but I’ll
have to devise a retainer for keeping it in place.
Making a hot cuppa should be straightforward. First, set the
boat sailing under the Autohelm. Then, light
the gimballed stove with a gas taper; pump sufficient water into the kettle and
place the kettle on the stove. As soon as the water boils, pour it onto a
teabag in a mug while holding the latter by the left hand. Return the kettle to
the stove – then turn it off. Remove the teabag and put it in the waste bag
which is in the starboard bin. Reach into the lazarette for milk, and pour a
little into the mug; stow the carton; find a teaspoon and stir the tea. Clean
the spoon before returning it to the utensil container.
All of these things can be done while seated, because
everything is within reach.
Links
3 Litre Carton of Concentrated Comfort (My container is
different in shape to the one illustrated)
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