FULL SIZE Bathroom Shower in a 27 foot Pocket Trawler? (Ep64)

Can you build a full size bathroom and shower inside a 27 foot pocket trawler? In this episode of Motor City Boat Werks, I’m diving into the design and planning for rebuilding the head on my 1986 Albin 27 pocket trawler. We’re tackling a major upgrade: enlarging the original cramped bathroom to a full-size, 20 square foot head with a dedicated shower, toilet, and sink. I walk through material choices, layout considerations, and DIY-friendly techniques to create a functional, durable, and easy-to-clean space for long-term cruising. 💡 What you’ll learn in this video: How to plan a dry head layout on a small boat ✅Why separating the shower from the toilet is important ✅Using Coosa board and fiberglass for marine renovations ✅How to achieve smooth, durable surfaces for painting instead of gel coat ✅Tips for managing expectations and tackling complex DIY boat projects Whether you’re restoring an Albin 27, building a pocket trawler bathroom, or just love boat DIY projects, this series will show the step-by-step process behind creating a modern, functional head. 🎥 Featured Projects & Playlists ➡️ Coosa Board & Composites    • Coosa Board and Composites For Boat Building   ➡️ Albin 27 Pocket Trawler Restoration    • Trawler Restoration | Albin 27 Family Crui...   ➡️ Skipper 20 Sailboat Rebuild    • Small Sailboat Restoration   ➡️ Small Sailboat Pilothouse    • How to Build a Small Sailboat Pilothouse   ⭐ 🔔MotorCity Boat Werks channel provides how-to tips and tricks for boat sailboat restoration and boat building. Please join me Fridays at 5pm EST episodes from the Boat Werks. 📌**MotorCity Boat Werks has no sponsors and receives no compensation from any of the brands featured or recommended. Some affiliate links pay a small commission.** 👍 If you enjoy Motor City Boat Werks: Please like, subscribe, and share    / @motorcityboatwerks   📧Questions or comments: https://motorcityboatwerks.com/contact/ 🚀 Support the Werkers community on Patreon Join The Werkers (fan club):   / motorcityboatwerks   PATREON Werker members get: ⭐ Detailed materials lists & E-pubs ⭐ My Da Vinci’s Notebook ⭐ Bonus build content ⭐ Signed book + decal giveaway (limited time!) #boatrestoration #boatbuilding #sailboatrestoration #motorcityboatwerks #diyboatrestoration BoatWerks Theme: "Early Retirement Start" by Ryan Muns Eyes on the Moon Studios