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Post by whitecap on Jan 1, 2015 14:15:40 GMT -5
Hello all
About to begin some major engine work on a 1976 Pearson 35. Before I inflict to much damage what is the best way to remove the galley countertop above the engine. Ive done a quick look and am not sure where all he fastners are that hold it fast. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Post by roverhi on Jan 7, 2015 19:17:32 GMT -5
I'm not familiar with the construction methods on the newer P35s. Experience is with formica counter tops in general. On custom counter tops, it is common to fasten the plywood down and then apply the formica over it. It that is the case you'll have to remove the formica to find the fasteners. A heat gun or propane torch will melt the contact cement so you can pry it up with a putty knife or other flat thin tool. You'll probably destroy the formica in the process. Good luck with your project.
Finally finishing up on the galley rebuild in my boat. Debating whether to fasten the counter top down and glue the formica on to it or pre glue the formica to the plywood and hope 5200 will keep it in place. Concerned about future need to remove the counter top. Sure was easy to pull and work on the engine with the galley removed.
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Post by whitecap on Jan 19, 2015 8:42:18 GMT -5
For those who are interested I awnsered my own question about the counter removal by removing it. The counter is held on in the stern to the bulkhead by being screwed down under the formica counter to a 1 by 1 piece of wood. On the Starboard side it its screwed upwards through a 1 by piece of wood mounted to the bulkhead by the refrigerator. On the port side it is both fastened to a 1 by 1 from the top down and into the bulkhead by the storage compartment. The counter continues as a solid piece to the sliding doors on the starboard side.Rather than deconstruct the boat I found modifing the whole set up by cutting the counter on the port side directly above the engine compartment bulkhead vastly easier and now its quicker to remove the counter for engine access. An oscillating saw proved invaluable to cut the counter on the port side and the fasters on the stern bulkhead.
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Post by firefly2014 on Feb 19, 2015 8:37:09 GMT -5
whitecap,
Do you think you could post pictures of how you managed this? How it's set up now? I also have a '76 that will need re-powering soon and I could use going to school on you.
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Post by whitecap on Apr 6, 2015 10:48:35 GMT -5
Ill post some detailed pics in a few days.
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Post by msgulfcoastie on Jun 6, 2016 23:16:53 GMT -5
Whiteczap, any chance of pictures? needing full access myself on a '77 with a seized Westie.
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