I'm thinking of installing a shower in the head on my 1978 27. Anyone done this? Any problems installing a drain and pump?
Thanks, Bill
Thanks, Bill
Installing shower on 27?
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Bill I honestly think the benefits to be derived from the project do not warrant the cost and trouble of the installation. Allow me to suggest the installation of a shower in the cockpit. It is simple and you already have a built in drain on it. I hate inside showers on a small boat as you do not have enough room to move around and when you are done then you have to dry the head and the sole after the curtain finishes dripping. Having a shower in the cockpit is more practical as it is there when you come up after a swim and you have all the room in the world to trash your elbows around. Fortunately our cold temperatures are mild so showering in the cockpit can almost be done year round. For those real cold days there are always marina showers and sponge baths. I doubt that you may have the room for a sump box and pump and you will have do some modifications to the sole in the head area to prevent water from running out into other parts of the cabin. You may also not have the head room to install a track for a shower curtain. I'd seen a guy one time that had an inflatable toddler pool to use as a water collector and a sprayer tank to supply the water. It was awkward but apparently it worked well for the use of a couple of times a year. Figure out your needs and take it from there but do consider a cockpit shower.
I think you are right. A cockpit shower would be easier, cheaper, and more convenient to use. Thanks, Bill
Sunshower
We use a Sunshower to heat the water, and then provide the shower in the cockpit. That way the whole system is self-contained. And you ought to have plenty of sun to get the water hot on most days. We have not problem on any sunny day over 65 degrees.
We use a Sunshower to heat the water, and then provide the shower in the cockpit. That way the whole system is self-contained. And you ought to have plenty of sun to get the water hot on most days. We have not problem on any sunny day over 65 degrees.
Re: Sunshower
Before cutting your cockpit for a transom shower--Consider buying a unit called 'Nomad H20 On-the-Go' found on "Amazon or Orange Onions" it sells for about $70.00
http://www.orangeonions.com/product/MNOM35ORG/Nomad-H2O-On-The-Go-Portable-Power-Washer.html
Fill it with warm water and 4 people can shower and the unit can multi-task as a washdown for deck as well.
Before cutting your cockpit for a transom shower--Consider buying a unit called 'Nomad H20 On-the-Go' found on "Amazon or Orange Onions" it sells for about $70.00
http://www.orangeonions.com/product/MNOM35ORG/Nomad-H2O-On-The-Go-Portable-Power-Washer.html
Fill it with warm water and 4 people can shower and the unit can multi-task as a washdown for deck as well.
Sun showers and power washers have their place and function but neither fits the convenience of a built in deck shower. Just the thought of hauling a container with 30 to 40 lbs of water sends me back 30 years.
Hey Bill, I have a 1984 H27 and three years ago I installed a force 10 hot water heater in the storage locker starboard cockpit. I also installed a new facet in the sink by the gangway. The facet is hot and cold and has a 6 foot hose and convertible spray/regular water head. I have been taking a HOT shower in the cockpit for these years. Today I am on the 12th day of a 16 day 'cruise' in North Carolina. I go to a marina once every 2-3 days, although have been out for 5 days without a marina and have had a hot shower every morning. It really makes the Hunter 27 a viable cruising vessel. Tony
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