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Galley counter tops
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Has anyone ever replaced their galley counter tops? If so, what material did you go with? I'm going to be rebuilding a good portion of the galley and am considering installing solid wood (butcher…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Pendragon Oct 13, 2020.
Beginning the restoration of my new 1967 Pilot 35
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Hello all, Thanks to Tom for approving my membership. I've recently become the proud owner of a 1967 Hinckley Pilot 35, PENDRAGON (previously WHIFF and SOUTHERLY II). She needs a full…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Pendragon Aug 26, 2020.
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Gelcoating interior hull sides
I decided to to gelcoat the interior of the hull while everything is open...if you've never stripped your boat down to the hull, this is what it looks like! You'll notice the bare spots--that's where the bulkheads need to be replaced and retabbed…
"Thanks Warren, I will look into those cooktops! I really like the idea of having the extra storage where the oven was."
"Does anyone have any recommendations for gimbaling cooktops? I'm thinking of eliminating the full overn/range and just a 2-3 burner cook top"
"Hi Carol,
I believe I actually have the same auto helm at the moment...I will check and confirm, but that is a very generous offer! Thanks for your well wishes. I'll be publishing much of the restoration process on my instagram, @sawyertheriault"
"Sawyer , sorry got the delay . Can you send your email address - I have a few photos of Formica in the galley to share"
"Has anyone ever had luck getting lines drawings or hull plans of any kind?"
"Has the formica held up well? I'd love to see a photo if that's possible, no worries if not! Thanks for the reply."
"Couple winters ago - finally upgraded the counter tops . Went with a flat white Formica . Seems to compliment the Herreshoff painted interior"
Galley counter tops
Has anyone ever replaced their galley counter tops? If so, what material did you go with? I'm going to be rebuilding a good portion of the galley and am considering installing solid wood (butcher block style), stainless steel, or stick with Corian. Curious if anyone has anything other than the original counter top material?See More
"Sawyer - our Pilot is one of many who have received suggestions to replace our toe rails . That’s been going on for well over 20 years . Although the assignment appeals aesthetically I haven’t been able to justify the investment and…"
"I hope to have PENDRAGON ready for sail next summer...it will be a busy winter!"
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Restoration Update: Gelcoating the lazarette, engine compartment and galley
For anyone who has not ripped their boat down to the bare hull (inside), this is what they look like! I decided to gelcoat the interior of the hull while I have it all open (you'll notice the spots where the gelcoat is absent: the bulkheads need to be rebuilt beneath the companionway and those bare spots are where the tabbing will go).
Posted on October 20, 2021 at 4:11am — 1 Comment
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- At 4:16pm on November 21, 2020,
Glory said…
- Sawyer , sorry got the delay . Can you send your email address - I have a few photos of Formica in the galley to share
- At 6:35pm on October 16, 2020,
- Will send counter photos over the weekend
- At 9:58am on September 4, 2020,
- Sawyer - our Pilot is one of many who have received suggestions to replace our toe rails . That’s been going on for well over 20 years . Although the assignment appeals aesthetically I haven’t been able to justify the investment and therefore have had several different experts try to tackle what we have
We have found ways to address the integrity of the hull , and all major systems while continuing to nurse our rails through season after season . I’ve certainly seen others with toe rails that are almost perfect and I’ve seen boats with toe rails that aren’t worth spending (5) minutes or (5) cents on
Not sure what you are battling . Would it be worth trying to apply any varnish to what you have or are they really shot ?
I’m also thinking back to the late 80s when we were in deep bringing our boat back to life . At the time I had been striving for perfect toe rails . That was then
Today I’ve become satisfied with what we have and would just like to find ways to spent more time aboard during a limited Maine sailing season so our rails are fine .
Unfortunately it’s an assignment that is heavy on labor and attention to detail . Plenty of technicians who can address the work but it’s very expensive
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