[Rhodes22-list] Galley counter top question

The Rhodes 22 Email List rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Wed Oct 8 13:07:46 EDT 2014 

I don't have a built-in stove and really don't want one. I think the cabin
is too small to cook in and we don't want the heat, steam and smell down
there. Usually I do any cooking in the cockpit or if we are at a dock, at a
picnic table or barbeque while my wife would use the galley for things like
cutting vegetables, making sandwiches etc. I have a slim 3-burner propane
camping stove that I store on its edge below the counter. It takes up little
space and when in use is much hotter than alcohol. 

Because propane gas is heavier than air a leak will allow the propane gas to
pool in the bilge of a boat waiting to explode with the first spark so
careful precautions are necessary to avoid an explosion at sea that can ruin
your whole weekend. I rarely use the stove on board and never when under
way. When it is necessary to do so I use it in the cockpit and only attach
the gas bottle while I am actually using the stove to cook. I attach it only
when I need to light the burner and detach it as soon as the flame is turned
off. I use a soap and water solution on all joints to check for leaks. I
have seen where some people store their gas bottles (the small disposable
bottles) in a cloth sack that hangs on the stern rail. I would do that if I
had a stern rail. Of course you can also install a gas detector in the bilge
or stick with alcohol.  

Graham 



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One question, do you have a stove?  What kind of fuel does it use?  What is
the thickness of the MDF?  Does it whole up well?

Thanks,
Chuy


---- The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote: 
> One other thing, for the countertop I just used regular post-formed 
> MDF counter top that I got from the scrap bin for about $10 at a lumber
store.
> To make it fit I cut off the rounded front of the counter and attached 
> a piece of teak. A better way to make it would be to attach the teak 
> edge to a piece of MDF first and then glue down a piece of Formica or 
> similar counter material and then round over the top edge with a 
> router. This approach exposes the teak, covers the join between the 
> teak trim and the edge and the MDF so there is no visible crack. I did 
> this with the bulkhead exposed edges and it looks great.
> 
> Next time I will coat the edges and underside with epoxy. It held up 
> fine but the epoxy would no doubt be a reasonable enhancement. 
> Installing the bulkhead for the locker also provided an end wall to hang
the countertop.
> With the small sink I found that no other support/divider was necessary.
> Also, for a cooler, I used a large plastic Coleman cooler (24x14x14) 
> that fit perfectly in front of the locker and under the companion way. 
> I attached strips of teak with hot glue to the top to protect the 
> cooler from foot traffic as it became a perfect step when entering the 
> cabin. This gave me a large cooler than what would fit under the 
> counter, freed up a lot of space under the counter and made a 
> convenient step down into the cabin and cost only the price of the 
> cooler. I have attached a picture of the cooler. Much to my surprise the
teak steps have remained attached now for about 20 years.
> 
> Graham Stewart
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes 22 
> Email List
> Sent: October-07-14 3:52 PM
> To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List'
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Galley counter top question
> 
> Something you might want to consider when you install your new galley 
> is to include a small hanging open locker. I made one by installing a 
> bulkhead aft of the new galley by the companion way by making a new 
> bulkhead and then installing a short closet rod. The locker was only 
> about 8" wide and we found the remaining counter area quite adequate.
> The locker was well worth the loss of  8" in the galley. It was 
> adequate to hang our foul weather gear and a few 
> "go-out-to-dinner-clothes". The foul weather gear was where you wanted 
> it when you needed it and had a place to dry out afterwards while and 
> the good clothes, which were in a garment bag, stayed presentable.
> 
> Sorry , I don't have a picture as my boat is currently gutted but when 
> I rebuild I will definitely install the locker again
> 
> Graham Stewart
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes 22 
> Email List
> Sent: October-07-14 11:45 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Galley counter top question
> 
> Chuy,
> I keep archives of previously posted photos.  Here are several, in no 
> particular order.  Not sure which belongs to whom, but hope these 
> help. - rob
> 
> http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20121005/b
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> Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2014 11:04 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Galley counter top question
> 
> Thanks, those are some of my concerns.  When I acquired the boat the 
> previous owners had taken out the galley and only a few parts were 
> left.  I have been trying to figure out the layout but it has been 
> difficult.  I have done the stringers and the floor and now I am in 
> the process of installing the counter top.  I have been searching for 
> layout pictures on the internet and have found a few with good detail.  
> I did get the starboard at a great price but weight is an issue.  I am 
> trying to figure out if I should use a frame or not. I have no idea how
the original was setup.
> 
> If anyone has pictures of their galley, especially with some detail, 
> that would make the job easier.  I am in Arizona and to find a Rhodes 
> floating around is not going to happen.
> 
> Thanks,
> Chuy
>  
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