Wow, what a mod!

Helaku · Post by **Helaku** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 7:00 pm

I have been lurking on this site for a couple years. I have looked at most of the mods but this one really made me think wow!!

Very well done Zip Zimmer

Beam's Reach · Post by **Beam's Reach** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 7:10 pm

I've got to make sure the Admiral doesn't see this one. We've been talking about a galley mod, but there's no way mine is going to look that good! Beautiful!

Divecoz · Post by **Divecoz** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 7:11 pm

Nice Job Zip . . .now who is Zip ???

Sloop John B · Post by **Sloop John B** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 7:53 pm

Get out of here, Zip. Mate sees this she'll want to overhaul the kitchen, dinning room and den.

My guess is you're on base with a good wood working shop and a lot of talent.

Catigale · Post by **Catigale** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 4:12 am

That electrical box is too close to the galley sink - moisture will cause failure inevitably it should be moved immediately. (Bad cse of Galley-envy)

Seriously, that is one beautiful galley and makes my work with ClosetMaid look child-like.....I m working on a new plan for my lower galley area on my

this month - but Im running out of time...

LOUIS B HOLUB · Post by **LOUIS B HOLUB** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 6:18 am

Real nice job...

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 1:39 pm

And I thought this was fancy!!

Not!!

Dimitri-2000X-Tampa · Post by **Dimitri-2000X-Tampa** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 5:56 pm

Galley's aside...Scott, I like that "sock on flip-flop" look though!

Zip Zimmer · Post by **Zip Zimmer** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 7:27 am

Most of my mods came from studying thr entries made on this site. I don't have a real sophisticated workshop but I have the basics, and a few toys like a Roto-Zip and a biscuit joiner than makes butt joints pretty easy to make. Any way on future mods I'll try to be more explicit about methods used, etc.

Bill at BOATS 4 SAIL · Fri Mar 31, 2006 7:54 am

Zip Zimmer wrote:butt joints

Can you be more specific?
On second thought, maybe not.

Dubraque · Post by **Dubraque** » Sat Apr 01, 2006 8:45 am

Wife says,"Thank you! Thank you, thank you!" I think that means "I want one too!" Thanks a lot, Zip!
Seriously, that is some awesome cabinate work.

Divecoz · Post by **Divecoz** » Sat Apr 01, 2006 9:59 am

Do your 3 cabinet Doors swing out or pull down ?

Zip Zimmer · Post by **Zip Zimmer** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 9:13 am

The cabinet doors have no hardware. I used velcroe on the top/bottom which works pretty well even in a fairly steep heel. I did it this way so that I can remove any one or all of the doors. This means much greater access to work underneath the sink etc. On the inside of the doors, I glued some wicker placemat material to the wood side of the panel inset. So when I take them out, they can be used as serving trays. On the third I made a little magazine rack (again on the inside) to store charts, menus, etc. Also, if you look closely, you can see that I have some "paddles" mounted. These conceal some LED "step lights" which I bought at West Marine. They light up the countertop without being too bright.

Sea Pony · Post by **Sea Pony** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 9:27 am

Holy smokes that is some nice work.

Does it weigh more than what was there before? I would think so much cabinetry might affect P/S balance. what say you?

Zip Zimmer · Post by **Zip Zimmer** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 9:35 am

Not too much weight was added. Remember I removed the old black plexiglass, the sink, tile and some countertop. I used 3/8" plywood, and laminate flooring for countertop. I was careful to use wood as thin as possible in building the shelves. Also to offset add'l weight, I placed my waterbag for my water system on the starboard side. I can add enough water to counterbalance the weight. When I get time, I'll submit that mod, too.

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Wow, what a mod!

Wow, what a mod!

I agree

Thanks for your comments

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Question about those 3 doors

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