Cabinet Advice

[rtwheeler]

Alright everyone-
I need some advice.
Took the galley counters out of my 23 Montego to replace them and found the cabinets are rotten. I found where the leak came from but I am going to have to replace the cabinets. Got any ideas? I am including some pics of what they were before.

[Viper]

Were you able to save the cabinet so you could use each panel to make a template? If not you'll have to go from scratch. You can either go with the current design or modify to your liking/needs. Just don't use particle board.

[rtwheeler]

Qr Bbpost Were you able to save the cabinet so you could use each panel to make a template? If not you'll have to go from scratch. You can either go with the current design or modify to your liking/needs. Just don't use particle board.

I did save the old ones. They are good enough to keep for templates, just not good enough to put back in. Im glad I decided to take all of them out to paint so I could discover all the rot!

[tomschauer]

You can most likely reuse the doors and drawers.
Get some plywood of the same thickness and a sheet of formica the same color. Build the new frames and glue on the formica.
Assuming you have a table saw, jigsaw and a router.

[Viper]

What look are you going for? The same or something a little classier IMO like wood? It would be more expensive but less work by doing away with gluing Formica. You can buy finish ply of different finishes; mahogany, teak, etc. You'd still have to deal with edges but that's not difficult. A finishing coat and you're done. You also have the opportunity here to go a little fancier with the counter top. Stone would be too heavy IMO, but a composite one would look cool. Sky's the limit here!

[rtwheeler]

Qr Bbpost What look are you going for? The same or something a little classier IMO like wood? It would be more expensive but less work by doing away with gluing Formica. You can buy finish ply of different finishes; mahogany, teak, etc. You'd still have to deal with edges but that's not difficult. A finishing coat and you're done. You also have the opportunity here to go a little fancier with the counter top. Stone would be too heavy IMO, but a composite one would look cool. Sky's the limit here!

Yes, something a little nicer. I don't want to use the old cabinets at all because of the inset. I just think it looks super dated and the inside of the boat is going very classic. Ive done lots of cabinet work for homes so I am excited to try this. For the counters I am going to do a Corian with flexible bead glue because the boat is going to be trailered. Thanks for all the help!

[rtwheeler]

Qr Bbpost You can most likely reuse the doors and drawers.
Get some plywood of the same thickness and a sheet of formica the same color. Build the new frames and glue on the formica.
Assuming you have a table saw, jigsaw and a router.

I do have the equipment, I am an avid woodworker. Unfortunately, even the drawers were damaged from the water. I am trying my hardest to stay away from the little inset cabinets because it just dates the boat and I am trying to make it look timeless. I appreciate the input!

[bud37]

One thing to keep in mind would be the weight of the finished product...the boat balance should be considered. Have a look at some pics of newer high end boats to get some ideas for your project.....good luck with it and send us some pics as you go.

[Viper]

Remember that it's a boat, not a house and construction methods differ. There will be a lot of vibration so I say stay away from brads, etc. You want good solid joints that won't fall apart when the boat's bouncing around on the road or water. Post some pics throughout the project, I'm sure some folks will find it helpful.

[Cooler]

You did find the source of the leak. You may want to get a moisture meter in there to see if you have any water intrusion to the coring. Good luck. Looking forward to seeing the new cabinets/counter top. er