Hans Christian 33Ts have a separate shower stall in the head – unheard of on a boat this size! We had a teak seat, tile around the base, and a fiberglass surround. Over the years, the tile and grout began to get cracked, and much to my surprise, Don volunteered to take on the project of retiling, without my griping or suggesting an update.

Unlike just about every other project we've taken on, this one went without a hitch. One nice thing was that we were able to find the tile and materials at a local home store, since 'marine grade' items are usually sold at a premium by comparison. The old tile, trim, and seat came off without a hitch too. Don was able to get down to a fairly clean shower pan, with only a few holes to patch.

We also opted to replace the wood seat with Starboard, a marine-grade polymer that wouldn't soak up any moisture. The wooden seat, which given the small enclosure is easier to use while showering, was a bit warped and most likely infused with more bacteria than I chose to think about. Don also replaced the wood trim with stone, but the teak lattice floor would have to be dealt with another day. In one short weekend, we had a beautifully updated shower!