community weblog - [ New Life for an Old Galley ]

The countertops in the galley on our aging vessel are perhaps a bit like the ones on yours. They have endured a number of cruising given scrapes and stains, scratches and scuffs. Hot pots inadvertently left on the counter, red wine stains, even a wet magazine that mysteriously bonded to the old Formica surface, never to come completely off. The counters were looking grubby and tired and it was time to replace them. Here’s how it all went down.

First comes the easy part: the demo. There’s a certain adrenaline rush that comes with this type of work that’s a little dangerous.   more...