Shower Me Timbers! Boats Up To 50' LOA with Shower Stall

[Red Sky]

The larger Caliber's, the 40 & 47, have a separate shower stall with a seat and a plexiglass door in the forward head.

[Rigdaddy]

While not spacious, it is separate.
Hans Christian 41T.

[Zanshin]

My old Jeanneau 49DS had one.

[Mycroft]

The reason for the seat has more to do with the curved hull being there then for comfort/safety. Unfortunately, the seat collects water that I have to brush off after each shower. A future project is to install a drain hose from the center of the seat down to the shower floor.

[Eder]

Island Packet 460 has a forward shower that fits 4 people....2nd shower aft only fits 2 at a time....they know how to build a boat for people...thank you Bob Johnson for not compromising ever!

[clockwork orange]

Originally Posted by Steady Hand

I have wondered about something like this and a similar idea to modify existing "two heads" designs on a boat to make one a "Dedicated Shower."

I know most boats of this size try to squeeze two multifunction heads in the boat plan.

As I intend to have a boat just for a cruising couple, I think one head (if the boat comes with typical two) could be modified to better use, possibly reducing the need (eliminating) a holding tank too.

The thought I had was to take out the "second" head (toilet) and holding tank, then make a sit down shower stall in its place. I have also been considering the potential replacement of a typical marine head with a composting toilet/head. Then the boat would have a composting head in one "head space" and a dedicated shower with bench in the other "head space."

Of course many would not want to do this as it may affect resale value of a production design boat. But, I have been looking at boats that are custom, one off, and some that are designed for a couple primarily, without the need to accommodate a lot of guests.

Anyone have thoughts on this conversion?

That would be a perfect arrangement imho, I have an airhead and love it, unfortunately my shower is in the same room.

Steve.

[deluxe68]

The newer Tartans 37 and up. Same for Sabre.
Pacific Seacraft 40 and 44.

[elandra65]

My Dufour 50 has a separate shower stall although attached to the head. It has a curtain to separate the compartments. it works very well. i note the Dufour Grand Large 485 appears to have a separate shower stall as well. See photos of layout.

regards

Andrew

[Rumlater]

C&C 121

[MBLittle]

Beneteau Oceanis 351

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[JPA Cate]

[B]In any event, whether separate or combined with toilet and wash basin, you're going to want to dry out your shower after each use[B], or put up with the consequences, mildew, and smelly water, unless you bail out the sump. It's life on a boat.

Ann

[Mycroft]

Forget the sump, connect the drains directly to a pump!

[JJ77]

Outbound 44

[deluxe68]

Originally Posted by MBLittle

Beneteau Oceanis 351

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is that a cover over the toilet, or is it a storage lid?

[Cheechako]

Originally Posted by Eder

Island Packet 460 has a forward shower that fits 4 people....2nd shower aft only fits 2 at a time....they know how to build a boat for people...thank you Bob Johnson for not compromising ever!

Some people have all the fun..........