bit o' progress on the galley faucet

[bugbitten]

Some time back I mentioned that I wanted to replace the galley faucet and the fittings nearby, which leaked. The problem was all the cabinetry making access difficult. Today I made a bit of progress in that regard by removing a panel on the port side of the sink's cabinet, alongside the companionway stairs. Had to remove six concealed screws. There's another panel behind that, which I cut using a Bosch Multi-tool. This has given me easy access to the connectors and the underside of the faucet. I'll attach a picture of the new opening, which will be easily resealed, I think. I'll add a few more pictures to help clarify what I've done and how it'll go back together. I'll probably put in a Whale faucet, like I put in the head, as it is attached from above and easily removed and repaired.

Waiting on some bits and pieces to finish the water heater install. I'll update that thread once more progress is made.

John

 

[woodster]

that's the same location where i used a 4.5 " hole saw and cut a hole to work on those parts as well...trying not to disturb the screw locations for the teak trim good thinking John

 

[indimini]

Looking forward to seeing more pics of this process. I have a new faucet I want to install on our 9.2A but I wasn't sure exactly the best approach to accessing the area. I am thinking about replacing the sink as well - both it and the faucet are pretty pitted.

 

[bugbitten]

The faucet is in place, although not yet connected to the plumbing. I also put in a soap dispenser, using the old faucet's location for that. There are pictures on the thread I've got running about replacing the water heater.

The access panel I cut made a huge difference in the ease of this project; however, I don't know if the sink removal would be any easier because of it.

John

 

[bugbitten]

It occurred to me that, if you're scrapping the sink, it'd be another great opportunity to wreak havoc with a cut-off wheel in your angle grinder. Seems like you could cut out the bowl just below the point where the counter top ends and then you'd be able to get to whatever's holding down the rim relatively easily. Woody, for one, should know what that is. Or buy a bigger sink and jigsaw the current one out! Probably not enough extra counter fore and port to do that, though.

John

 

[woodster]

its held down with studs with welded in each corner and they are probally toast and they also have a glue of some sort maybe 5200 ...i was able to get mine out and i cleaned it up to reuse because i liked the deep sink so i welded new studs on and remounted it and bedded it with bedding tape

 

[indimini]

Great info, thanks guys! After I finish replacing the fabric covering the salon and berths, I plan on getting back to plumbing and electrical so this information definitely helps.

Having picked up an '84 S2 this August, my refurb project list is large and growing. I find the only thing I enjoy more than working on her is sailing her.

 

[pateco]

Having picked up an '84 S2 this August, my refurb project list is large and growing. I find the only thing I enjoy more than working on her is sailing her.

indimini,

I envy you. I'm still working on the 1983 Hunter 31 I picked up in August. She is not yet sailing, and I can't wait. Sailing weather has been awesome here for weeks, and I'm stuck at the dock.

I think I may have planned my renovations backwards. I should have worked on the sails and running rigging first, and then the plumbing and electric after she was sailing.

You can check out my progress at the link in my signature.

 

[indimini]

pateco,

I just checked out your progress - looks like things are progressing nicely! At least you are in a warm climate and can hopefully get out sailing soon. I had never thought of using Facebook as a source of documenting work - that's a great idea.

We have something in common - both of our boats came from Baltimore. We had a much shorter repositioning trip however, moving to the South River on the Chesapeake.

We haul out next Monday which is a mixed blessing. Sad to see the season end, but I'm actually curious to see the state of the bottom and plan for other work accordingly. Your pictures make me wonder how our bottom looks after spending so much time in Baltimore.

 

[pateco]

pateco,
We have something in common - both of our boats came from Baltimore. We had a much shorter repositioning trip however, moving to the South River on the Chesapeake.

We haul out next Monday which is a mixed blessing. Sad to see the season end, but I'm actually curious to see the state of the bottom and plan for other work accordingly. Your pictures make me wonder how our bottom looks after spending so much time in Baltimore.

The Move and new Bottom Paint have been the most expensive part of the restoration so far.

Next project is new port light windows. The ones installed are original 1983 and have seen better days. I have to get the leaks stopped before I really start working on the interior. Here in S Florida, it rains a lot. I currently have the forward part of the boat covered in plastic tarps bungeed to the rails. Waiting on the new ports to arrive. Wish me luck.

 

[indimini]

I don't envy you trying to get the port lights done while dealing with rain. Hopefully parts arrive soon and the work goes smoothly.

On our S2, I only have two top-side hatches and one opening port light in the head to deal with. I've redone the seals on the hatches and rebedded the two chain plate covers that were showing signs of water intrusion.

Can I ask how much it cost to have the bottom paint done? I am hoping to get topsides and bottom painted before next spring, but I may be overruled by the Admiral and settle for some polishing topside and only do bottom paint.

 

[pateco]

Can I ask how much it cost to have the bottom paint done? I am hoping to get topsides and bottom painted before next spring, but I may be overruled by the Admiral and settle for some polishing topside and only do bottom paint.

We did it as part of the move. When we hauled it off the trailer in Pompano Beach we had it painted before it was dropped back in the water. We were already paying for the Drop in as part of the move, and only had to pay for paintjob and barrier coat. Came in around $1200 with sanding and new epoxy barrier coat on the keel before painting. From the pictures on my webpage below, you can see they did it while on the travel lift, so no blocking charges.