Securing Appliances to boat countertop etc.

[Sheppie62]

I have been thinking about ways to secure the microwave to the countertop. First thought strap, but may get too hot. So my new idea is to use these spring clips/ latches bolted on sides of the microwave/ toaster oven, clipped to some strap eyes bolted to countertop. What have you guys done?

[rsvpasap]

I used 3M Scotch 5952 VBM double-sided tape at multiple attachment points on the bottom of both the microwave and airfryer. (It takes.a few hours to really securely set.) The freezer is held in place from behind with two heavy-duty bungee cords. I used Pettit Splash Zone to attach two small metal loops along the rear top edge of the freezer to which I attached the bungee hooks. Has all been in place for years with no problems (substantial heeling, major bouncing around in storms, the boat lives constantly in salt water).

[Sheppie62]

Thanks RSVPASAP those are some very useful looking products I’ll have to look into those. Drilling holes is so permanent

I used 3M Scotch 5952 VBM double-sided tape at multiple attachment points on the bottom of both the microwave and airfryer. (It takes.a few hours to really securely set.) The freezer is held in place from behind with two heavy-duty bungee cords. I used Pettit Splash Zone to attach two small metal loops along the rear top edge of the freezer to which I attached the bungee hooks. Has all been in place for years with no problems (substantial heeling, major bouncing around in storms, the boat lives constantly in salt water).

[Sheppie62]

This is how it turned out, seems very secure so far.

[Highlander]

I went with this galley Hutch





to each their own

J

[Jimmyt]

rsvpasap: nice galley mod!

Sheppie62: Nice job latching the microwave to the counter! Looks solid, and easy to remove for servicing, cleaning, etc. Well done. Are you wrapped up with your galley mod? I've lost a step recently and need to catch back up with where you are.

Highlander: I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Nice job on the galley mod!

[NiceAft]

John,

I know your boat has not been out in awhile, but when you did have it under sail with all of the galley mods, how did it handle

I've always wondered how our boats handled with uneven weight on the port side. I've seen many large galley mods reported here, but I don't recall any reports on how our boats handle this.

Many have made mods, including me, but some of the mods have been quite large and heavy; it's the effect those extensive galley mods have on sailing that I am interested in reading about. Does the boat list to port? Is there any compensation under power?

P.S.I just read this blurb in a BOATUS article on improving gas consumption, but it made me think of this thread. Think galley weight instead of passenger weight. You can’t rearrange the weight of the built in galley.

Rearrange your passengers. Evenly distributing the load aboard your boat is the simplest way to help your boat run most efficiently when it's well trimmed (roughly parallel to its at-rest waterline, and not leaning too far to one side or the other).

[Sheppie62]

At this time I have 3 group 31 agm batteries on port side a large chest fridge/ freezer (full) , microwave and toaster oven, larger sink and new coutertop, a bunch of food stored underneath, and 2 electric bikes stored in port side of aft cabin. I’ve been sailing it quite a bit. Seems ok. But I do plan on moving the batteries and charger to starboard side, and adding a water tank in the bow. I think I need to make some storage of heavier items on port side.

[Jimmyt]

John,

I know your boat has not been out in awhile, but when you did have it under sail with all of the galley mods, how did it handle

I've always wondered how our boats handled with uneven weight on the port side. I've seen many large galley mods reported here, but I don't recall any reports on how our boats handle this.

Many have made mods, including me, but some of the mods have been quite large and heavy; it's the effect those extensive galley mods have on sailing that I am interested in reading about. Does the boat list to port? Is there any compensation under power?

P.S.I just read this blurb in a BOATUS article on improving gas consumption, but it made me think of this thread. Think galley weight instead of passenger weight. You can’t rearrange the weight of the built in galley.

Rearrange your passengers. Evenly distributing the load aboard your boat is the simplest way to help your boat run most efficiently when it's well trimmed (roughly parallel to its at-rest waterline, and not leaning too far to one side or the other).

Ray,

My galley mod weighs 173.2 lbs while the original weighs 28 lbs. I did add a heavier table and a water tank to the starboard side though.

Here is the first sail report after the mod was completed. Bottom line. No noticeable difference in static heel or performance.
viewtopic.php?p=356649#p356649

[NiceAft]

Sheppie62 & Jimmy,

Thanks for your replies.

[Highlander]

Ray ,
when i do these kinda Mods I,m very weight concus as to total displacement of weight distribution, most on here use heavy plywood or other heavy materials. All my cabinetry I use alum angle as frame work for strength & light laminated flooring material which is sealed front & back so only have to reseal cut edges & I usually use matt black plastic paint for that as it gives off a 3 D effect visually !
so my hutch & over head cabinets & window frames & bulkhead wood work is all laminated flooring so is approx 75to 85% lighter, that these other mods made with heavier materials why guy's don't take that into consideration I,ll never know
I considered all the futurer mods I would want to do over the yrs & realized I had to go with a different mode so I went with the modular concept easy assembly lightweight modular systems that can b easily removed & updated or totally replaced with a newer & better concept or just removed period as needs & Idea,s can change over time & thats how how they build ships these days , Navy , cruise & tankers & freighters, so I guess I,m either ahead of the times or just keepin up with them
so no issue,s & some storage is designed to b re distributed as is necessary depending on crew size or other factors like food distribution & beer , Scotch get,s first priority
J

[NiceAft]

John your reputation as someone who knows his stuff is well earned.

[Be Free]

Ray ,
when i do these kinda Mods I,m very weight concus as to total displacement of weight distribution, most on here use heavy plywood or other heavy materials. All my cabinetry I use alum angle as frame work for strength & light laminated flooring material which is sealed front & back so only have to reseal cut edges & I usually use matt black plastic paint for that as it gives off a 3 D effect visually !
so my hutch & over head cabinets & window frames & bulkhead wood work is all laminated flooring so is approx 75to 85% lighter, that these other mods made with heavier materials why guy's don't take that into consideration I,ll never know
I considered all the futurer mods I would want to do over the yrs & realized I had to go with a different mode so I went with the modular concept easy assembly lightweight modular systems that can b easily removed & updated or totally replaced with a newer & better concept or just removed period as needs & Idea,s can change over time & thats how how they build ships these days , Navy , cruise & tankers & freighters, so I guess I,m either ahead of the times or just keepin up with them
so no issue,s & some storage is designed to b re distributed as is necessary depending on crew size or other factors like food distribution & beer , Scotch get,s first priority
J

John,
I'm just starting a mod to add some cabinetry and shore power. As I began to design the various components I came up with the same idea of making everything modular to allow future changes without having to redo the entire job. I'm sure that I'm not going to get it completely right on the first (or maybe even third) try and I don't want to have to redo everything just because I don't like the way I made a cabinet.

I'm also in agreement re: the Scotch but there is never a question of storage space. It's always in the v-berth well padded and protected from any potential breakage.

[Highlander]

John your reputation as someone who knows his stuff is well earned.

window frames each of the top window frames snap together to make one continuous frame for both top windows & same for the lower frames






















some other mods I dome were the vynyl covered soft entry handles so as when & if u bang ur head on them it ain,t gonna hurt as much






J

[NiceAft]

So John,

With all that you have shown, where do you keep your scotch You must have made a cabinet for that My preferences are Islay’s. The others are too tame.