Getting the Fishing Boat Ready | C-Dory 16 Angler | Shanty Boat Advice Needed 

Here's a video from last fall that I think some people missed, but I'm actually proud of...and I'm hard on myself! :) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iesAvpTI9wM.html

"I Deem this"................Like the way you roll! Your comments are always entertaining!

Stannard rock.excellent fishing.love the videos, keep up the great work brenton.

I must say you’ve really “nailed it”.The content(river boat experience), your unique point of view , and of course your co-pilot make these videos something I look forward too. I’ve watched ALL of them on both channels. But, I think the glue that brings it all together is that background music you use. Anyhow, I’m a big fan, keep at it, don’t change a thing. Stay safe out there friend.

so awesome !

Keep the wall. Get a cassette potty or luggable lou. Sometimes you may need them during a rain storm.

hello from the sunny vibrant freedom of the ozarks brenton! my favorite potty breaks ,just go to shore to nature hunt and leave a deposit! less is better!!. my friend has a foldup potty seat he attaches to his aft ladder where they can sit down low and can be used also as a chair and its stored folded up on the outside aft wall! tight lines and ready for adventure!!

Very interesting .... looking forward to seeing your adventures

Good to see you back on the water! I think taking out that wall out is a good idea. Open it up. Make it your own. On the other hand, it could be a good storage area for stuff you dont want to look at. Go with your gut. lol

I would really like to have a boat like the "Beagle Barge". It would benefit me so much, I mean, who needs a cabin at an abandoned settlement when you got one that moves and floats and can dock in any safe harbor ( provided you don't venture out on a stormy day lol). That old railway bridge is really cool too. Thanks for sharing!

Nice boat !!! Looking good !!!

Looking Forward to the Build, Cheers

awe the beagle barge ! sweet name ... from Susie

I have found it strange that a lot of people cringe at the thought of using a porta potti camping or even on a boat. I have had quite a few through the years for both purposes and its no big deal and pretty convenient. Peeing over the side or in a jug can be the norm but there are times when others are around its nice to have a little privacy. My thoughts I would work a space in the plans just for that special lady and those few times it would be nice and convenient to get to at a moments notice. lol.

back deck bathroom with a wrap around shower curtain for those times when your around people should do the trick!!

Had I known then what I know now, I would definitely go with composting toilet!! If what I’ve put in doesn’t work out. Straight to composting!!! Like your boat. Roomy, but trailerable? Seems big. I forgot size! Thanks, Jim

Cool video

Pull the wall out. Use an ice shack plastic snap in ice hole cover for a pisser spot (like you see in newer drop down ice castles). I cut one into my pontoon changing room floor. Pretty slick in a busy area.

If it were me I would keep the small room to use as a closet or pantry. Out of sight storage is always handy.

They don't call the aft deck the poop deck for nothing. Really liked the little cape Dory. Nice.

Hopefully u have enough wood for the walls if u gut it gutted , since the wood prices are crazy, the older I get the more I say piss on it, use it the way it is, but if u want to change it, I like a bed that folds up against the wall, u could keep the bathroom for storage and pinch off in a bucket, just make sure u build a place for a removable hammock. If u don't like the bathroom tell the people they can dive in the water and launch some snicker bars, I call this year, the year of the slack, enjoy life and have fun.

Good video. No suggestions for your build. I’ve never done it.

I would use the bathroom for a closet. Put some selves up for food storage. I would also get one of those plastic 25gal ATV sprayers and set on the floor in the closet. They come with a 12volt pump on them. Hook it up to a house battery. Those sprayers have a 5/16 or 3/8 hose. You can make one any length you need. Run the hose under the floor up to your sink. You can put a kitchen sprayer on the end for cleaning dishes or just use it to clean up. I used one of those sprayers in a camper van I built. Best idea I had. The pump only runs when you pull the trigger. No wasting water. A small solar panel will keep the battery charged easy. If you plan to do the Ohio trip on the Barge you can also use the closet to store batteries and I know you have a big solar panel. Put a door or curtain on the closet and it will look great. I’m very impressed with the Barge. I think you found the perfect shanty boat. That boat would be great for exploring the Backwaters along the great loop. With a nice 50-60hp four stroke and a 9.9 kicker for emergency. It seems to be built like a tank. That’s a true go anywhere boat because you don’t have to worry about hitting stuff. You can nose right up to a beach and not have to get your dinghy off the roof. My opinion would be to keep the closet for storage. Or turn it into a true shower stall if you plan to travel the river system on her. You may find a lady friend in a river town that needs a shower...lol Very cool boat and a Great find.

Can't help you on the bathroom to many pro and con. But the shore and lake looks awesome, just like I remember.

Personally, I would leave it.because in the winter personal body parts will freeze out on the deck, lol.

Do a Murphy bed. Wish I had one on mine

I’d keep the wall. May add strength to the structure. Nice spot to put gear on shelves and why not put your poo pail in that spot? Nice boat.

Nice Video Brenton looking forward of your project with the beagle barge. Keep your adventures coming. Looking forward of your summer adventure videos as well. 🙂

hello from the sunny vibrant ozarks brenton!! i like your idea on an open room. what i use for the females in my camper or boat , ihave one of those cheap pop up shower tents that take up little space fold up potty chair with a bucket and bag that can be used for other stuff.. tent should fit easily on outside deck, just secure it to something so the wind doesnt blow it away! tight lines and cheers!!!

For a bed I would put a single bed are bunk bed . It will not take much room and you can sleep comfortable . I believe I would keep the bathroom and put in a commode . make life a lot better on cold mornings are middle of the night lol . Going to be a very nice shanty boat !!!!

You know it’s true love when you don’t expect her to crap in a bucket 🪣

Those C-Dory 16's (Angler and Cruiser models) are highly coveted by boaters. When you see one come up for sale, they are quickly bought. Regards to the bathroom, my vote is to keep it. Improve upon what you have within the compartment (self composting potty?), sink and other civilized niceties. It's guaranteed the moment you rip it all out, here comes Ms Right and the first question she's gonna ask is, where is the bathroom? :)

Ditch the head for sure. PortaPot or 5 gal bucket and curtain for the pleasant surprise of a female passenger (it could happen! lol) The galley is truely weak, you'll knock that outta the park!

Porta potty with a curtain would work fine!

Natures Head a curtain for privacy you can find one used for $500 or less. wife approved easy to clean and comfortable to sit on.

Been my experience that mature women enjoy a bucket experience.

Keep the head, maybe insert one of those composting toilets. Sink with hot water also. The thought of #1/#2 in a bucket makes me shudder...and I’m a guy!

left the fish in the water huh?

Clean slate for sure . Inclement weather bring bucket inside . The few minutes used is not worth that much space in the interior .

where to use the bathroom ? ...The Poop Deck of course 🤣😂🤪

Looks like you have plenty of room to keep the bathroom. If you decide to take a long adventure like Wayne did to Florida, you’ll want to have a place for the ladies to freshen up. I’d put a porta potty and a curtain there and call it good.

Hi

imho, always have a loo for the lady. Ya just never know...

How much does the pho cost you how much are they running for thank you

HMMM.....WELL BRENTON, YOU COULD MAKE THE BATHROOM A LITTLE GALLEY AND CUTR THE WALL DOWN AND USE IT FOR A COUNTER AND THAT WAY YOU COULD PUT THE SINK IN THERE AND REALLY HAVE A MORE OPEN PLAN IN THE SALON.

Blank slate is the way to go.

Is the houseboat for sale

So I don't have any advice about the bathroom situation, other than that you might have to time travel and find a woman who is completely unaware that toilets exist. Or maybe she could wear travel diapers like an astronaut or like people driving through Nevada. As far as catching the Coho, maybe try identifying as a bear because they're pretty good at catching fish. (You could wear a bear costume, which would make you an actual bear).

Get rid of the bathroom. Make a L shaped kitchen counter with sink and stove. Oh and bar.

You need a bathroom dinghy tied to your boat with a long rope...so your guests can get a little distance between them and the main boat. It gives them a bit of privacy and cuts down on lingering foul smells. FYI: You're cheating with that frozen salmon, bruh. Not cool.