STATEROOM
This area underwent a complete redo. The bed frame, closet, vanity,
cabinets, paneling, carpeting, & window treatments were all demolished
and removed. NOTE: I removed three layers of paneling so figure this is
the fourth remodel of this room. The stud cavities were previously
filled with Styrofoam so after floor & stud repairs were accomplished, I
replaced with new Styrofoam. I am glad I did as the stateroom is
adjacent to my two 6-cylinder Mercruiser engines and the Styrofoam makes
an excellent sound absorbing medium. I accomplished whatever wiring
(both 12 volt & 110 volt) was necessary and then applied 1/4" sheetrock
to all wall surfaces. An upgrade vinyl covered paneling was then
applied along with appropriate trim-out. The ceiling was in good shape
with Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) so did nothing here. Carpeting was
installed and a new bed frame with storage drawers below were built. The
water heater was previously installed under the master bed but removed
it. I have since decided to replace the 6-gallon electric water
heater. It will be little problem as I left all the wiring and plumbing
intact. Instead of replacing the useless vanity and small closet, I
decided to fabricate & install two bunks. The length was only 6 feet
but figured the lack of creature comfort for over 6-foot guests was well
worth the convenience of extra sleeping space. The convertor & invertor
units were reinstalled under the bottom bunk along with appropriate
gauges and switches. The cabinets were all primed and then painted
medium blue. (The theme color for my houseboat is blue - naturally!).
They were reinstalled along with matching metal miniblinds on each of
two windows. No treatment has been added to the rear patio-door-type
entrance as it has obscure glass and is normally open during summer
months. Final trim out and the addition of a marine-theme bed spread and
pillow cases were added to the queen sized bed. Four inch foam pads
were covered with blue lightweight canvas for both bunks. There is
plenty of storage space under the bottom bunk and am contemplating a
marine-blue canvass curtain to hide everything underneath. Sleeping
bags are used exclusively on my boat, however; mattress pads and fitted
bottom sheets are added for comfort and cleanliness. A lot of work went
into this area but it needed the most attention. It has paid off as I
can lay on the master bed and gaze out the back door and take in all the
beautiful sights.
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