Trojan Boat Forum

MTurvey wrote:well of course I didn't wait for replies before heading down to the boat with a sawzall...hahhaha - there's no putting this toothpaste back in the tube so to speak. Either this is going to be cool or I totally F'ed up....

either way, the bathroom feels a lot bigger now

Sounds like its time for Tim Allen and Al to stand aside! Let Melissa show 'em how its done!

All I can say is WOW...... my wouldn't even know how to plug in a sawzall
Guess it's time to brush your teeth Melisa
Great job, can't wait to see the pics

Ron

Mturvey, The only downside I see is re-sale. As a previous Yacht Broker I always found it hard to understand why consumers and boat builders always harp on the shower option when they are rarely used If you plan on keeping your boat awhile, I say make it the way you want it. Just bear in mind when it comes time to sell it may be a factor. jimbo36

jimbo36 wrote:Mturvey, The only downside I see is re-sale. As a previous Yacht Broker I always found it hard to understand why consumers and boat builders always harp on the shower option when they are rarely used If you plan on keeping your boat awhile, I say make it the way you want it. Just bear in mind when it comes time to sell it may be a factor. jimbo36

I thought about that, but you know - up here, boats really only have value if they are useful. A shower in a boat w/ a 40 gallon tank is not useful My parent's boat has two showers, and I think the one in the master stateroom has been used two or three times, and the one in the front has never been used. I am leaving the shower floor in there, and there is a drain (although the pump doesn't work) so we can hang drippy coats up if we need to.

I may regret doing this.... we will see.

I hear you, Melissa

First thing I did after getting my Sea Raider was take out the shower curtain.....the shower on this boat is a joke. The drain pan was about 18 inches square, the curtain was mounted on a round track that was about 18 inches in diameter..........the hand held shower head connected to the sink faucet.........I'm 6' 4"..............need I say more???............John

exactly - the only way you could take a shower in ours is to sit on the toilet and spray yourself? um ewww, no....

Thats one thing I like about my boat a real nice shower stall A must IMO

well I fixed the hole.... I've actually got the final flooring in on the main floor but I didn't get a pic of it yet.
here's before and after... more to come later.

p.s. Bondo is scary stuff!!

MTurvey wrote:here's the hole in the floor. hmmm maybe I can build a bridge over it...... hahaha my husband would kill me.

It's not that big Just a bit of diy

I still need to cut some parts, paint the walls & put some trim in, but Im getting there

jimbo36 wrote:Mturvey, The only downside I see is re-sale. As a previous Yacht Broker I always found it hard to understand why consumers and boat builders always harp on the shower option when they are rarely used If you plan on keeping your boat awhile, I say make it the way you want it. Just bear in mind when it comes time to sell it may be a factor. jimbo36

When it comes time to sell, just don't mention it. ( Don't list it as a feature either!) No one will notice till the first extended cruise.

I don't think I have ever heard of anyone ever buying a boat because it had a nice shower. Sponge baths are alot easier and save on water.

I also re-did the countertops while I avoided finishing the bathroom. I kinda need to put in a new outlet cover
masking tape? what's masking tape?

wowzer52 wrote:I don't think I have ever heard of anyone ever buying a boat because it had a nice shower. Sponge baths are alot easier and save on water.

That was a big plus on buying ours . No shower stall no sale IMO .

I guess the more south you go the more you need it /what it ( hotter temps )