| Where it differs from a house is in the following; a cruising boat needs the
convenience (pun intended :-) of a quick and easily accessible toilet
during potentially busy waterways navigation periods. This is part of the reason
we positioned the bathroom close to the bottom of the spiral stairs. We also
wanted the option of having an occasional small bath which the 1 meter sunken
shower tray offers (sort-of). Its other
positional value is, its closeness to the
study/guest bedroom where our
overnight guests can access the facilities with ease and with privacy. Packaging and compromise are bywords for
any living space design, JENAL is no different. The bathroom and
wheelhouse are classic examples of this space/compromise process where the
transversely fitted bench seating at the back of the wheelhouse conceals the
extended bathroom head-height beneath it. This does mean you step down into the
sunken shower and remember to duck your head as you do because the
head/ceiling clearance.
We visualise the bathroom being a multi
functional barge facility, from the obvious personal hygiene, dog bathing, bulk
hand washing & a drip-dry area for excessively sodden storm clothes. The
sunken shower aspect will inevitably try the strength of our back mussels!! |
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