CD-22 Anyone ever add a hot shower or marine head

roydawn · Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 7:35 am Post subject:

Thanks ALL, for the replies. Have another busy day today, boat lift installed yesterday, electricians today, boat soon! Will read/study replies asap. Roy

thataway · Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 3:35 pm Post subject:

the large sun shower has an air pump, which puts pressure on the bag outer nylon bag, and thus puts pressure on the inner plastic water containing bladder. I'll check on the capacity--The standard sun showers can be put on the top of the boat (where we usually leave them) and then by gravity give enough pressure for swash down. The really small units can be squeezed, and rolled up as the water goes out, thus giving adequate pressure.

We have older sun showers, and I may post photos of them--3 liters and one probably 2.5 gallons and the other closer to 5 gallons "Basic Design by Sterns, with air pump".

Today the sun showers seem to be available from 2.5 to 6 gallons.

I like the cooler/heater idea--what heating element do you have which works on the 1000 EU? Wonder about safety issues with the 110 V and generator around the shower? Maybe heat before using, and then put the generator away?

Yes, the window units will work in both the 22 and 25. There is a Walmart unit for less than $100 which runs well on the EU 1000. BUT--it is a pain to put them in and out, plus store. There are other solutions with these small AC units. I do agree that the RV AC unit on the roof is an excellent idea--the roof needs to be re-enforced as in my Tom Cat album.

texasair · Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 5:08 pm Post subject:

The AC is permanently mounted in the back window. Out of the way and no problem and there when we need it.

We heat the water to the desired temp and then unplug the 120 volt AC before use.

We use a 2500 watt 240 volt element, draws 625 watts at 120volts.

rogerbum · Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 5:19 pm Post subject:

teflonmom · Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:27 pm Post subject: Anyone ever add a shower

Keep it simple. Portapotties and solar showers work fine. If I were buying a trailer boat today I would have a potty rather that a marine head. My Monk Trawler had a full shower, it worked really well. The pain was cleaning the shower sump and replaceing the parts in the wonderful electric flushing head. And don't forget the twenty some feet of sewer hose to replace from time to time. I just love potties!

Valkyrie · Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:40 pm Post subject:

A year or so ago someone was selling a 22 that they had modified extensively and installed a marina toilet in the v-berth entry area and had a holding tank under the v-berth, if I remember correctly. I believe that they modified boats as a hobby/business. Anyhow, it appeared to be nicely done.

I have used Sun Showers extensively over the years and they are great! We have often secured a full one on the cabin roof on the overturned inflatable or between the handrails. At the end of the day, especially while at anchor, it is a real pleasure to hang the shower from the radar arch and shower in the cockpit after a swim.

Nick
"Valkyrie"

Sunbeam · Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:54 pm Post subject:

Since we're talking about alternatives to a "built in" shower: I like to use a garden sprayer (aka pesticide sprayer). You pump them up by hand and then they are pressurized.

To make the water warm/hot, I either just add some water heated on the stove, or if it's sunny (especially if you get a sprayer that's a dark color), just sitting in the sun can heat it up plenty. I've put on a longer hose and cut down the wand to a handier size. It's so handy to have pressurized water in the cockpit that I found I've just kept one "available" at all times.