[Rhodes22-list] Galley counter top question

Tue Oct 7 16:34:54 EDT 2014

One other thing, for the countertop I just used regular post-formed MDF
counter top that I got from the scrap bin for about $10 at a lumber store.
To make it fit I cut off the rounded front of the counter and attached a
piece of teak. A better way to make it would be to attach the teak edge to a
piece of MDF first and then glue down a piece of Formica or similar counter
material and then round over the top edge with a router. This approach
exposes the teak, covers the join between the teak trim and the edge and the
MDF so there is no visible crack. I did this with the bulkhead exposed edges
and it looks great.

Next time I will coat the edges and underside with epoxy. It held up fine
but the epoxy would no doubt be a reasonable enhancement. Installing the
bulkhead for the locker also provided an end wall to hang the countertop.
With the small sink I found that no other support/divider was necessary.
Also, for a cooler, I used a large plastic Coleman cooler (24x14x14) that
fit perfectly in front of the locker and under the companion way. I attached
strips of teak with hot glue to the top to protect the cooler from foot
traffic as it became a perfect step when entering the cabin. This gave me a
large cooler than what would fit under the counter, freed up a lot of space
under the counter and made a convenient step down into the cabin and cost
only the price of the cooler. I have attached a picture of the cooler. Much
to my surprise the teak steps have remained attached now for about 20 years.

Graham Stewart

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Something you might want to consider when you install your new galley is to
include a small hanging open locker. I made one by installing a bulkhead aft
of the new galley by the companion way by making a new bulkhead and then
installing a short closet rod. The locker was only about 8" wide and we
found the remaining counter area quite adequate.
The locker was well worth the loss of  8" in the galley. It was adequate to
hang our foul weather gear and a few "go-out-to-dinner-clothes". The foul
weather gear was where you wanted it when you needed it and had a place to
dry out afterwards while and the good clothes, which were in a garment bag,
stayed presentable. 

Sorry , I don't have a picture as my boat is currently gutted but when I
rebuild I will definitely install the locker again

Graham Stewart

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Chuy,
I keep archives of previously posted photos.  Here are several, in no
particular order.  Not sure which belongs to whom, but hope these help. -
rob

http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20121005/b32f9e1
2/attachment.jpg
http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20121005/b32f9e1
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http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20110810/04d4700
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http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20080308/63aa2a6
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http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20070515/ed23866
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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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