I need to replace the counter top because of years of standing H2O. Anybody already delt with this so I don't have to reinvent the wheel.
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Have you thought about Corian?
John: Have you thought about Corian. You can probably just use some caulk and glue it down to the existing top. Drill a couple of holes for the sink and faucet and away you go. Our counter in the H'31 is small. They quoted me something like $30. The new S.S. sink was going to be about $50. This will eliminate the problem in the future too.
John: Have you thought about Corian. You can probably just use some caulk and glue it down to the existing top. Drill a couple of holes for the sink and faucet and away you go. Our counter in the H'31 is small. They quoted me something like $30. The new S.S. sink was going to be about $50. This will eliminate the problem in the future too.
Been There, Done That...
Hi John. I have an '87 28.5. I recently replaced the counter top, sink, faucet/shower, and upper cabinet. When I began looking at the delamenating counter top, I discovered a lot of water rotted wood, so I ripped the old one out and cut a new one out of half inch marine ply wood. I cut it for a larger stainless steel sink and new faucet/shower combination. After it was cut to size, I applied (with contact cement) a layer of good formica counter top material (Home Depot) and used a router to trim the edges and holes. The cabinet I constructed out of a piece of 3/8 inch mahogany stained and finished to match boat interior and added a pair of teak louvered doors (West Marine). Much nicer than the smoked plex sliders! Looks a lot better (to me) and seems more functional. Whole project took about 3 easy days, 2 sixpacks, and around 100 bucks. I am not a carpenter, but with a little guidance/assistance from talented friends with the right tools, it was easy. Good luck! Rick
Hi John. I have an '87 28.5. I recently replaced the counter top, sink, faucet/shower, and upper cabinet. When I began looking at the delamenating counter top, I discovered a lot of water rotted wood, so I ripped the old one out and cut a new one out of half inch marine ply wood. I cut it for a larger stainless steel sink and new faucet/shower combination. After it was cut to size, I applied (with contact cement) a layer of good formica counter top material (Home Depot) and used a router to trim the edges and holes. The cabinet I constructed out of a piece of 3/8 inch mahogany stained and finished to match boat interior and added a pair of teak louvered doors (West Marine). Much nicer than the smoked plex sliders! Looks a lot better (to me) and seems more functional. Whole project took about 3 easy days, 2 sixpacks, and around 100 bucks. I am not a carpenter, but with a little guidance/assistance from talented friends with the right tools, it was easy. Good luck! Rick
"Man-made" marble
I replaced our H31 head counter top with some "man-made" marble. Ask a local homebuilder who does his vanity tops. Go to them with your measurments and they will cut it to fit(including your sink hole). Most of the time a piece of scrap is large enough. Looks great and is much cheaper than Corian!! Bob
I replaced our H31 head counter top with some "man-made" marble. Ask a local homebuilder who does his vanity tops. Go to them with your measurments and they will cut it to fit(including your sink hole). Most of the time a piece of scrap is large enough. Looks great and is much cheaper than Corian!! Bob
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