[Lower floor for more height]

Hi there

 

Sorry if this is a very ignorant question, but I'm new to the possibilities of what can be done on a boat!

 

I have an old (1894) Dutch barge, and I've got to the stage of the bathroom refit.

 

I was wondering if it would be possible to lower the floor where the bath will go, by around a foot or so, to have a slightly sunken bath, and therefore allowing more head height to fit under a shower in that area - my boyfriend is over 6ft and wouldn't be able to fit underneath.

 

Not sure if that's possible, but if it is, is that a job for a boatyard, or would a trades person be able to do that?

 

Thanks so much in advance!
 

Anna