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Step 1
Remove the detachable faucet from the sink. While every boat is slightly different, many sailboats offer a detachable faucet, which will also serve as your shower head. Simply pull up on the faucet and take the accompanying hose that pulls out as well along with it. You will now have the faucet head and several feet of hose in your hand.
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Step 2
Place the faucet head in the bracket holder found in the "shower stall." Many sailboats offer a sink and a toilet that is next to an empty space with a sliding curtain. This will be your shower stall. Simply place the faucet on the bracket a little above head level and pull the curtain to create your stall.
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Step 3
Take a Navy shower in your sailboat. Because in the Navy, time and water are always at a premium, it is common for the sailors to quickly turn the water on and wet their body. Then, they turn the water off as they soap up their entire body. Then they turn the water back on for a final rinsing. To be a courteous boater, you want to do the same as you would in the Navy. Most sailboat tanks only hold about 20 gallons of fresh water.
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Step 4
Dry off and dump the water over the side. If you look to the floor of the shower or your sailboat bathroom, you will notice that there is a drain. Under the drain, there is a water catch. Most sailboats have an electronic button (look next to the sink) where as you press it, the water releases into the ocean. Make sure you press the button after each shower, as you don't want water coming back up through the drain.
