CruisingTheCut Thanks David. My longest video ever but seems to be attracting attention. Glad you found it of interest. Sorry to hear about your gearbox, hope that’s all sorted. Cheers
Alan, this video was interesting, enlightening, and satisfying. So much practical information helped me to understand the various materials’ attributes, and how they can be dealt with and used. Your approach was clear and simple enough for me to understand. I must say that the finished project looks grand. Knowing what went into it, there is the confidence that there will be no water issues with it in the future. It is clear that your going slowly pays off in the long run. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Grace, this was one of my longest ever videos, I think I would make it in two parts now. It was tough work but I was pleased with the outcome and it has lasted well so far. All the very best, take care.
Well done Alan, a much more detailed job than you first anticipated I am sure. You certainly have made a silk purse from the pigs ear of a shower that you inherited, also recycling every item you could makes you very much the Green Warrior! Martin and I snuggle up to watch your vlogs, thank you for your time and effort, kindest regards Joy& Mart x
Hi Joy and Mart, lovely to hear from you. It was a bit of a chore but needed to be done and I was happy with the outcome. Can’t think of a better way to watch than snuggled up. Take care. Best wishes. Alan x
Hi alan,a plumbing job well carried out,now you are a jack of all trades,you can put your hands to any job ,and do it professionally,without a need for a tradesman being involved,carry on boating, stay safe,
Watched to the end, and what a result! The new tray looks fab. Thanks for showing the whole process - we've learned a lot and got ideas for our own future repair jobs.
With all the work I would have gone to a one piece enclosure with the walls and tray, three walls and a door or curtain. A bit more expensive but no more worries about leak through the tile on the walls. I detest shower curtains because they seem to want to rub up against me no matter how far away I stand. So a door and shower stall for me. I hope all your hard work fixes the problem.. I enjoyed this video and watched to the end also.
Yonatan Ben Avraham Thanks very much. The difficulty is that the shower room is so small that I can’t fit a regular sized shower tray. If I could, I would have a shower cubicle with three walls and a glazed door but there isn’t the space unfortunately. I have to make do with the available space. Cheers
Job very well done Alan. You must have patience by the bucket load to take on some of the tasks that you do. Lovely relaxing video yet again, thankyou....!!
Got to hand it to you Alan, a really first class job. I’m sure that like other boat owners watching, this will have us rooting around in our own shower tray to see what is actually lurking beneath...! Another Really informative vlog...cheers..🍷🍷
Hi Alan you made a good job there when you are doing mastic 1 don't put too much on 2 don't press too hard 3 Plenty of Spit 4 use an old credit card if you have to.Cheers.
Hi Alan Nice did job looked tricky but you conquered it fine I found that to do pipe cuts is drill hole as close to edge as possible then use round file for good fit Look forward to next video
Hi Christine. Surprising isn’t it. I thought the task was worth about a 20 minute video but I couldn’t cut it down, as there was so much going on. I’m glad you found it of interest.
Hi Alan yes I did watch it till the end you did a great job the thing I thought if you could not get a shower tray I was thinking of a stainless steel tray as they would be able to measure and cut to shape it looks great all the best happy and safe boating cheers Barry Sydney Australia 🇦🇺
Hi Barry. Thanks for your kind comment. I’d not thought about stainless steel but I do believe you can get resin trays made to size but I didn’t want to go to that sort of expense, so replaced like for like. I need to be careful, so will see how I get on. Very best wishes. Alan
really good job well done .i work in the static caravan industry and we had a van with a leak from the window which crept along the floor when we took the carpet's up it had trailed along the floor fortunatly most of the floor was still solid but with the black mould we poured neat bleach on it and you would be suprised how the mould went .thus reducing how much floor had to be replaced .anyway enough of my rambles high 5 on your effort's it looked really good and finished off really well .well done boss
Many thanks Tom. Water is a devil, once it’s found its way in, it can run anywhere, usually unnoticed. Sounds as though you were lucky with that static. Cheers
Not a bad job Alan , the sealant around the base may give way at some time due to the movement of the base so may have to be renewed at some stage . Cutting tiles is not fun , i usually use an angle grinder with a stone cutting disc when i do tiling and had a good result but still tedious . Happy showering :-)
Many thanks Stephen. I realise I’ll need to keep an eye on the sealant, that’s why I give it an initial seal with the clear and then finish with the white. I don’t yet have an angle grinder although would be a handy tool to have. Cheers
Great job. Thank you for uploading all of this in one go. Very satisfying to see it from start to finish. You have another career in you as a DIY expert. 😊
Hi just a thought to stop the tray from flexing drill 2 small holes in the face of the wood at bottom of the tray and spray expanding foam in we did it on ours and it will stop the new tray from cracking worked a treat x
Hi Terri. Thanks for that tip. It is the floor that flexes a little and the ribs fan out, the first being parallel to the front, so I don’t think you could get an even spread of foam underneath. But thanks for the idea. Cheers
Well done Alan you did a good job there, it looks tons better than at the start. Having tiled a few shower rooms I know what s fiddle it can be. I think the best advice I had from a plumber was to replace the sealer every now and again to keep it water tight. Always plenty to do. My boat is still stuck in the marina due to flooding so I having to caste my vlogging wider Take care my friend.
Cabin Cruiser Adventure Many thanks, it needed to be done and I’m delighted with the outcome. Sorry to hear you’re still trapped in the Marina. The rain is relentless today. Keep safe.
Hi Allan. Nice job, I like your approach - clean, tidy, organised under quite difficult working environment. Years ago I owned some holiday flats. They all had showers. The flats would have up to 6 visitors & as you can imagine the showers were subjected to a large footfall. I found that the plastic shower trays were a constant problem. Leaks, movement etc. I was advised to always fit ceramic trays which I did and from then on & had no further problems. I was also advised to fit a removable front panel. This enabled access to check for leaks & also check/replace the waste pipe. I would always recommend ceramic shower trays anywhere. I have one fitted in my Narrowboat so smaller trays can be sourced. Yes, replacing the sealant every year is a good idea. Anyway, very neat job. All the best.
Square Peg Round Hole Many thanks. I fully understand the difficulties. I would certainly have used a ceramic tray if I could have found one to fit but unfortunately couldn’t. I even had to have the acrylic one cut to size, so not easy to source. There was at one time an identical boat to mine in the Marina and the owner had had the shower room remodelled at a boat yard, which involved removing a very useful wardrobe, having a new side built, so the door could be moved to allow a larger tray to be put in. Very involved and costly, not something I’d want to do. Cheers
Thanks Les. The topic of expandable foam has come up before but it’s the problem of being able to get it into a confined space. Nevertheless could be very useful.
A good job Alan, very thorough, you seem to manage the difficult choice of how much shall I change what has been done before very well. It's a very fine balance, if you are not carefully you can end up spending a fortune!
Well done! You have done a great job! From watching all the boating channels I have learned that you have to stay on top of boat maintenance for sure! What do you have to do to the bilge to prevent the boat from rusting from condensation that occurs normally? We have a fiberglass Casita camper and they tend to get condensation on the Windows! Have a great year!
Many thanks Robin. The bilge area is one, I still need to tackle, I made a start re-painting in one corner last year but there's much to do. I think access into the corners will be difficult for me. At least it's not an area that's on show. Best wishes Alan
Very interesting thank you, when you do any sealing the beast thing to do is use your own spit it works a treat. When I had my shower put in my bathroom mu builder made the shower base out of plywood then he painted a black rubber paint down the walls and on the shower base before he tiled.
Many thanks Lewis. It’s interesting you should mention spit, as did someone else, as that’s what I used to do. I read somewhere that that could actually cause mould on the sealant. The tip I found of using white spirit works extremely well and is one I can recommend. As you know, there are various damp proofing paints available. Cheers
Use AQUABOARD Alan Not tiles. Aquaboard is the right way I think to create shower rooms on boats Since with boats flexing eventually tiles loosen and or crack. Any way my post is after the event But I shall praise you for your methodical approach Alan Well done.
Thanks very much David. Given the outline of the boat/shower room I think I would have found it difficult to cut and fit, especially working around the various fittings, so like for like replacement, as close as I could get was always on the cards for me. I would certainly prefer an aqua board finish though. All the best Alan
I generally do not critisize other people's efforts. But you made several major mistakes in both workmanship and, in particular, materials. Starting with the fact that you had a serious mold problem that was not properly addressed. The use of "duct" tape for sealing was completely inappropriate. I could go on and on but I do not want to appear to be hypercritical. I will guarantee that within 5 years or less you will be doing this again.
Hi Gregory. I can't agree with you. I did not have a serious mould problem, the staining on the walls was old and dry. Usually, the shower tray is just placed on the ply floor, by using a liner beneath and a waterproof tape I was making an improvement, in the sense that it was better than not having it.
Yes, got to the end! Really excellent job, has given me food for thought for my own shower tray, so thank you.
CruisingTheCut Thanks David. My longest video ever but seems to be attracting attention. Glad you found it of interest. Sorry to hear about your gearbox, hope that’s all sorted. Cheers
Alan, this video was interesting, enlightening, and satisfying. So much practical information helped me to understand the various materials’ attributes, and how they can be dealt with and used. Your approach was clear and simple enough for me to understand. I must say that the finished project looks grand. Knowing what went into it, there is the confidence that there will be no water issues with it in the future. It is clear that your going slowly pays off in the long run. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Grace, this was one of my longest ever videos, I think I would make it in two parts now. It was tough work but I was pleased with the outcome and it has lasted well so far. All the very best, take care.
Well done Alan, a much more detailed job than you first anticipated I am sure. You certainly have made a silk purse from the pigs ear of a shower that you inherited, also recycling every item you could makes you very much the Green Warrior! Martin and I snuggle up to watch your vlogs, thank you for your time and effort, kindest regards Joy& Mart x
Hi Joy and Mart, lovely to hear from you. It was a bit of a chore but needed to be done and I was happy with the outcome. Can’t think of a better way to watch than snuggled up. Take care. Best wishes. Alan x
Your perseverance really paid off. Well done, it looks so much better than it was, and should last many, many years.
Thank you Michael, that's very kind of you to say so. All the best Alan
Good for you. Persistence won the day. May you enjoy many happy showers, Alan.
Hi Kay, that's very kind of you to say so, take care Alan
Hi alan,a plumbing job well carried out,now you are a jack of all trades,you can put your hands to any job ,and do it professionally,without a need for a tradesman being involved,carry on boating, stay safe,
Many thanks Anthony, that was my longest video at 45 minutes. Were you able to last that long? Take care.
First and only narrow boater who’s actually handy 👍🏻
As ever great vlog, though I've rarely seen a spirit level used on a narrowboat, great job!
Many thanks, was a bit of a chore but am very pleased with the result. Cheers
Watched to the end, and what a result! The new tray looks fab. Thanks for showing the whole process - we've learned a lot and got ideas for our own future repair jobs.
Many thanks Andy and Steve, hope all well. Glad you found it interesting. My longest ever video but it has been well received. Take care. Alan
Thank you for keeping me company on a wet and nasty Saturday. I enjoyed watching your process. Hope you've been enjoying your shower again.
Thanks Tania, glad you found it interesting. It’s a very good shower, I just need to be careful because of the limited space.
With all the work I would have gone to a one piece enclosure with the walls and tray, three walls and a door or curtain. A bit more expensive but no more worries about leak through the tile on the walls. I detest shower curtains because they seem to want to rub up against me no matter how far away I stand. So a door and shower stall for me. I hope all your hard work fixes the problem.. I enjoyed this video and watched to the end also.
Yonatan Ben Avraham Thanks very much. The difficulty is that the shower room is so small that I can’t fit a regular sized shower tray. If I could, I would have a shower cubicle with three walls and a glazed door but there isn’t the space unfortunately. I have to make do with the available space. Cheers
Job very well done Alan. You must have patience by the bucket load to take on some of the tasks that you do. Lovely relaxing video yet again, thankyou....!!
Thanks very much Ian. Since retirement I’ve wound down, so not in a rush like I used to be.
Got to hand it to you Alan, a really first class job. I’m sure that like other boat owners watching, this will have us rooting around in our own shower tray to see what is actually lurking beneath...! Another Really informative vlog...cheers..🍷🍷
Many thanks Steve, I really appreciate your comment. It was a bit of a chore but had to be done. All the best 👍
WOW what an amazing job. Very satisfying. I bet you were glad to get a shower after all that. Well done :))
Hi Linda. It was rather a chore but needed to be done. Thanks for your kind remark.
Great job. Slow and steady is the way, as everything can dry and settle. It looks really good, you should be proud.
The Ramblings of Bry Many thanks, yes it’s a great improvement so am well pleased with it. Just need to be careful how I use it.
We've just watched it until the end. It looks like a good job.
sallyu1 Many thanks, I was pleased with the outcome.
A fine job, Alan! I think you found the one task I would rather paint than undertake. Bets to you, Zach.
Many thanks Zach, it took about three weeks in all, with breaks in between but I got there in the end. Just had to be done. Best wishes Alan
Nice job Alan,treat yourself to a nice cup of Yorkshire tea! Take care.
Hi Robert. Many thanks that’s a cracking idea. Cheers
Hi Alan you made a good job there when you are doing mastic 1 don't put too much on 2 don't press too hard 3 Plenty of Spit 4 use an old credit card if you have to.Cheers.
ramsey barber Many thanks for the tips and your kind comment. Cheers
Hi Alan
Nice did job looked tricky but you conquered it fine I found that to do pipe cuts is drill hole as close to edge as possible then use round file for good fit
Look forward to next video
Oh yes, watched to the end. Great job. Can't believe how this holds my interest.
Hi Christine. Surprising isn’t it. I thought the task was worth about a 20 minute video but I couldn’t cut it down, as there was so much going on. I’m glad you found it of interest.
Great vlog. Will save this one
Well done Alan, nice job. Time to go up on deck for a cold Bacardi & Coke or two!
Many thanks Graham, I certainly deserve a drink 🥂cheers.
WATCHED ALL THE VLOG AND WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH WHAT YOU DONE VERY GOOD
That's very kind of you to say so, cheers.
Very good work. The end result looks marvelous! Thumbs up for this one!
Thank you very much! Cheers
Hello Alan the jobs to do on a narrow boat very interesting you done a good job ,John
Many thanks John. It was a bit of a chore but needed to be done. All the best Alan
Hi Alan yes I did watch it till the end you did a great job the thing I thought if you could not get a shower tray I was thinking of a stainless steel tray as they would be able to measure and cut to shape it looks great all the best happy and safe boating cheers Barry Sydney Australia 🇦🇺
Hi Barry. Thanks for your kind comment. I’d not thought about stainless steel but I do believe you can get resin trays made to size but I didn’t want to go to that sort of expense, so replaced like for like. I need to be careful, so will see how I get on. Very best wishes. Alan
really good job well done .i work in the static caravan industry and we had a van with a leak from the window which crept along the floor when we took the carpet's up it had trailed along the floor fortunatly most of the floor was still solid but with the black mould we poured neat bleach on it and you would be suprised how the mould went .thus reducing how much floor had to be replaced .anyway enough of my rambles high 5 on your effort's it looked really good and finished off really well .well done boss
Many thanks Tom. Water is a devil, once it’s found its way in, it can run anywhere, usually unnoticed. Sounds as though you were lucky with that static. Cheers
Not a bad job Alan , the sealant around the base may give way at some time due to the movement of the base so may have to be renewed at some stage . Cutting tiles is not fun , i usually use an angle grinder with a stone cutting disc when i do tiling and had a good result but still tedious . Happy showering :-)
Many thanks Stephen. I realise I’ll need to keep an eye on the sealant, that’s why I give it an initial seal with the clear and then finish with the white. I don’t yet have an angle grinder although would be a handy tool to have. Cheers
Well done, perseverance pays off. regards from john in New Zealand
Many thanks John, hope all well down under. Cheers
Great job. Thank you for uploading all of this in one go. Very satisfying to see it from start to finish. You have another career in you as a DIY expert. 😊
Hi Lynn That’s kind of you to say so but not sure I would agree. Glad you enjoyed watching my longest ever video. Best wishes Alan
Hi just a thought to stop the tray from flexing drill 2 small holes in the face of the wood at bottom of the tray and spray expanding foam in we did it on ours and it will stop the new tray from cracking worked a treat x
Hi Terri. Thanks for that tip. It is the floor that flexes a little and the ribs fan out, the first being parallel to the front, so I don’t think you could get an even spread of foam underneath. But thanks for the idea. Cheers
Cracking job Alan...you really do a thorough job...well done...looks the business 😉
Many thanks Simon, your comment is much appreciated. Cheers
Well done Alan you did a good job there, it looks tons better than at the start. Having tiled a few shower rooms I know what s fiddle it can be. I think the best advice I had from a plumber was to replace the sealer every now and again to keep it water tight. Always plenty to do. My boat is still stuck in the marina due to flooding so I having to caste my vlogging wider
Take care my friend.
Cabin Cruiser Adventure Many thanks, it needed to be done and I’m delighted with the outcome. Sorry to hear you’re still trapped in the Marina. The rain is relentless today. Keep safe.
Hi Akan on boats we use grab adhesive cheaper less mess to fit tiles beyond that great job
Many thanks for that advice Mike, cheers.
Hi Allan. Nice job, I like your approach - clean, tidy, organised under quite difficult working environment.
Years ago I owned some holiday flats. They all had showers. The flats would have up to 6 visitors & as you can imagine the showers were subjected to a large footfall.
I found that the plastic shower trays were a constant problem. Leaks, movement etc. I was advised to always fit ceramic trays which I did and from then on & had no further problems. I was also advised to fit a removable front panel. This enabled access to check for leaks & also check/replace the waste pipe.
I would always recommend ceramic shower trays anywhere. I have one fitted in my Narrowboat so smaller trays can be sourced.
Yes, replacing the sealant every year is a good idea.
Anyway, very neat job. All the best.
Square Peg Round Hole Many thanks. I fully understand the difficulties. I would certainly have used a ceramic tray if I could have found one to fit but unfortunately couldn’t. I even had to have the acrylic one cut to size, so not easy to source. There was at one time an identical boat to mine in the Marina and the owner had had the shower room remodelled at a boat yard, which involved removing a very useful wardrobe, having a new side built, so the door could be moved to allow a larger tray to be put in. Very involved and costly, not something I’d want to do. Cheers
My Narrowboat Venture Yes, costs! With any boat you seem to need deep pockets!!
Nicely done ..if the shower tray Bottom still move more than you like Try Expandable Foam..cheers
Thanks Les. The topic of expandable foam has come up before but it’s the problem of being able to get it into a confined space. Nevertheless could be very useful.
Looks very good well done
A job well done Alan, now tell us that it is all dry and watertight after being used :-)
tangs167 Many thanks, I’m pleased to say all is well with the shower tray in use.
@@MyNarrowboatVenture Well done.
Well done you. A nice job done there. That looks a lot better. Happy showers now
Thanks Anthony it worked out well in the end but a bit of a chore nonetheless. Cheers.
A good job Alan, very thorough, you seem to manage the difficult choice of how much shall I change what has been done before very well. It's a very fine balance, if you are not carefully you can end up spending a fortune!
Thanks Geoff, I tried to do the job without spending too much on it and am pleased with the outcome. All the best.
You did a fine repair. I watched all of it.
Many thanks Peter 👍
Great job and a great video. Thanks very much.
Glad you liked it, cheers.
You done a bloody good job there Alan nice one 👍🏻✌️
Many thanks Lee, a much appreciated comment. Cheers
Well done.You worked hard and got a good result.
Well Done, Much better than i could have done.
Well done! You have done a great job! From watching all the boating channels I have learned that you have to stay on top of boat maintenance for sure! What do you have to do to the bilge to prevent the boat from rusting from condensation that occurs normally? We have a fiberglass Casita camper and they tend to get condensation on the Windows! Have a great year!
Many thanks Robin. The bilge area is one, I still need to tackle, I made a start re-painting in one corner last year but there's much to do. I think access into the corners will be difficult for me. At least it's not an area that's on show. Best wishes Alan
Nice video Alan, I enjoyed this.👍
Looking great. Well done!!
Well done Allan
Wow, great job
Many thanks.
Very interesting and looks great to me, thank you for sharing.
Adrian.J Many thanks and pleased to do so.
Good job.
Job done Alan👍
I've always had problem with those hollow plastic shower trays now I only use composite solid trays.
Trouble is you won't find one the size I need, I would certainly have changed if I coud have, cheers.
Wow, great job!
Very interesting thank you, when you do any sealing the beast thing to do is use your own spit it works a treat. When I had my shower put in my bathroom mu builder made the shower base out of plywood then he painted a black rubber paint down the walls and on the shower base before he tiled.
Many thanks Lewis. It’s interesting you should mention spit, as did someone else, as that’s what I used to do. I read somewhere that that could actually cause mould on the sealant. The tip I found of using white spirit works extremely well and is one I can recommend. As you know, there are various damp proofing paints available. Cheers
Looking good - job well done 👏❤️😁xx
Great job. 👍
Job well done.
Many thanks. Cheers
excellent work Alan , you can drop the soap at your leisure now !
17APR69 16APR71 It’s still a tight space to shower in, but many thanks for your kind comment. Cheers
Great job indeed!
Small amount of washing up liquid in a spray bottle is best for silicone sealant.
Raider 18 Many thanks, another useful tip, though I found using the white spirit worked a treat. Cheers
Use AQUABOARD Alan
Not tiles.
Aquaboard is the right way I think to create shower rooms on boats
Since with boats flexing eventually tiles loosen and or crack.
Any way my post is after the event
But I shall praise you for your methodical approach Alan
Well done.
Thanks very much David. Given the outline of the boat/shower room I think I would have found it difficult to cut and fit, especially working around the various fittings, so like for like replacement, as close as I could get was always on the cards for me. I would certainly prefer an aqua board finish though. All the best Alan
@@MyNarrowboatVenture
Your welcome.
At boat build stsge I favour Aquaboard bathroom. construction.
👍 excellent
The problems with water is your age 😜👍
There's no doubting that! Cheers
I generally do not critisize other people's efforts. But you made several major mistakes in both workmanship and, in particular, materials. Starting with the fact that you had a serious mold problem that was not properly addressed. The use of "duct" tape for sealing was completely inappropriate. I could go on and on but I do not want to appear to be hypercritical. I will guarantee that within 5 years or less you will be doing this again.
Hi Gregory. I can't agree with you. I did not have a serious mould problem, the staining on the walls was old and dry. Usually, the shower tray is just placed on the ply floor, by using a liner beneath and a waterproof tape I was making an improvement, in the sense that it was better than not having it.