[Rhodes22-list] Galley counter top question

[The Rhodes 22 Email List]

Here are two pics of an ’84 galley.
Its very simple. The top is held up by two vertical dividers, one next to the Coleman Icebox, the other, half way between the sliding doors.
I removed the galley this season and will build new for next, maybe with top made of Corian by Ikea.
 I think whey will do an integrated sink too, but I haven’t confirmed yet. 
The ends and back of the top are held in place with simple 1" x 1” -  ‘L’ brackets, which are used also for attaching the vertical pieces  to the base (floor) and the top 
Ric 
Dadventure 
Hampton Bays, NY 




On Oct 7, 2014, at 11:03 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> Thanks, those are some of my concerns.  When I acquired the boat the previous owners had taken out the galley and only a few parts were left.  I have been trying to figure out the layout but it has been difficult.  I have done the stringers and the floor and now I am in the process of installing the counter top.  I have been searching for layout pictures on the internet and have found a few with good detail.  I did get the starboard at a great price but weight is an issue.  I am trying to figure out if I should use a frame or not. I have no idea how the original was setup.
> 
> If anyone has pictures of their galley, especially with some detail, that would make the job easier.  I am in Arizona and to find a Rhodes floating around is not going to happen.
> 
> Thanks,
> Chuy
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> 
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> ---- The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote: 
>> I’ve had no complaints or problems with the standard laminate that GB uses.  Starboard is wicked expensive at West Marine, maybe there’s a better source.  The new engineered countertop materials would be great - lots of choices beyond Starboard at Home Depot or other supplier if you can buy a remnant.  I wonder whether weight would be an issue supporting the long span over the cabinet doors.  May need to add a vertical support?
>> 
>> Good luck.  
>> 
>> Dave
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>> On Oct 6, 2014, at 10:09 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
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>>> Hi All,
>>> Need some advice on the galley counter top material.  I was thinking of using starboard as the counter top material.  Does anyone have any ideas or experience.  I have seem many power and fishing boats with starboard.  
>>> 
>>> Thanks for any information.
>>> 
>>> Chuy
>>> 
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