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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!
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2011 Trojan Rendevous
Solomons Get Together 2011
Ocean City 2012,2013,2015
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
When you can't make them see the light, make them feel the heat.
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1987 F36 Tri-Cabin
Twin 270 Crusaders
"Special K"
Upper Bay, Chesapeake Bay
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.
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
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.
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.
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2003 KEY WEST 2020 WA
1978 14' ASHCRAFT SKIFF
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 )
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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. 
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.
