Two Heads Better Than One?

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gee, on my old sailboat we did just fine with a suitcase full of, oops, I mean a port-a-potti.

Is there a reason for two heads on board a 40' trawler?

I can think of the redundancy reason, if one breaks, but a port-a-potti will work for that and not take up so much space.

Or one that uses a Lectrasan and one for the holding tank, but if that is the case, why not a y valve and select which one is appropriate for the situation and have only one head?

Am I missing something? I ask because I may be taking on a project boat and this is a question regarding best use of space. We have no kids and no expectation of entertain lots of overnight guests.

Thanks,

Mike
 
For a crusing couple, a single head should be fine. We often have either the kids or another couple with us and the second head is a blessing.
 
usually, if you have two SRs you want two heads... especially if one SR is at the bow, and one at the stern. it's also nice to have a day head so that guests don't have to go in your SRs... if you dont' plan on having too many guests, then it doens't matter, one is fine.
 
Pascal is right on - one head per stateroom, particularly if you have overnight guests onboard. My experience has been that 40 foot trawlers already have two heads onboard - or are you thinking about removing one?
 
I can't tell you how nice it is to have the second head, like at home she has hers, I have mine & when one craps out you still have a place to go
 
I've been boat shopping this past summer and getting frustrated about boats designed, apparently as extended family cruisers. Boats are worse about pretending to sleep a whole tribe than the RV scene is.

Boats that might be suitable for us 6'+ tall people, except they make tiny showers/heads and tiny staterooms that might be more accurately described a walk inclosets, and give you two of'em that are just not usable. I'd rather use the space to make one that I can turn around in, or a bed we can actually fit on. It's not about luxury, it is about fitting.

The point about his n' hers is a good one, but we don't have that at home, and the boat we are looking at can accommodate a nicely lit vanity for her to dry her hair etc.

I'm think of removing the head in one and making it a decent size shower, and the other as toilet and sink. have no idea if it will work, but looking for feed back from more experienced than I.

The boat is a 1930, 45' converted fishing vessel, in case you are curious.

thanks

Mike
 
I can sympathize with you about the head and the shower not being large enough for a "king-sized person." And I see no reason why it wouldn't be a good idea to do what you are thinking about - with one exception: It could affect the resale value of the boat if you are considering selling it at some point in the future. If you plan on keeping it forever, then no problem.
 
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