Exploding galley splash back SO35

[sitara]

This has happened before: do a search on "SO43 Shattered glass splashback" for the thread. A nasty thing to happen. My SO36i has no splashback and I am currently looking for brackets to mount a plexiglass shield rather than glass - preferably cheaper than the standard Jeanneau fittings.

Hope you find all that glass.
Rob

[efitz]

Yep. Same thing happened on my SO35.

I believe the lack of rubber washers and overtightened screws were the cause. Tiny stress fractures after years of expanding and contracting eventually let go. I wasn't on the boat when it happened - neither was the dog!

I fitted correctly sized rubber washers that I got from a local glazer with the replacement which cost €250 shipped from Jeanneau !

If it happens again I will get it cut locally.

[sailbleu]

Funny that this topic or issue pops up right now .
I really had this in mind since more than a week now , as I intend to take my glass out and make a thin hardboard of it. This new story strenghtens me in my believe to actually do it.
It's not the first time a splash back glass shattered , and by reading this post it will not be the last time for sure.
When you have a thin hardboard copy and therefor the right sizes it is easy to have a glass made by the local glazer for a price that will be a fraction of what jeanneau asks for it.
The stripes can be sandblasted without a question , we'll probably have to miss out on the logo , but maybe even that can be arranged by the glazer.
Make a separate picture of the logo and print it out in real dimensions and you can even make a mal of it yourself.

One thing thought,.......when you have the glas made and also the holes drilled you might also have to let it hardened (which will not be a benifit to the total price) because if you dont and it breaks you get sharp and nasty edges.
I was told that you can not drill holes in already hardened glass.

Anyway by taking the glass out for the copy and placing it back you can also make a silicone joint between the glass and the brackets thereby creating a barrier so part of the tension can be absorbed.
Be sure to tape around the bracket when you do decide to add silicone so everything stays nice and clean.

Kind regards

[rick63]

Thanks for the replies. When removing the brackets there was rubber washers so looks like it was fitted correctly. I will be careful when fitting the new one not to tighten the screws too tight. Jeanneau may have brought the price down as my local dealer quoted me €160 plus carriage, just waiting for delivery date.

Rick

[oasis36i]

I have just purchased an SO36i which arrived without a splash back. I suspect Jeanneau just forgot to fit it. I was not disappointed as I have always wondered at the wisdom of having a large piece of glass in such a prominent position. The kids complain when I wash the dishes too vigorously and splash them, but it does not happen often and is better than picking up pieces of glass.

[Toby]

it also happened on my boat at anchor. hundreds of small glass pieces strewn all over the galley counter and saloon table area.

[sailbleu]

Sept 2, 2012 21:40:41 GMT oasis36i said:

I have just purchased an SO36i which arrived without a splash back. I suspect Jeanneau just forgot to fit it. I was not disappointed as I have always wondered at the wisdom of having a large piece of glass in such a prominent position. The kids complain when I wash the dishes too vigorously and splash them, but it does not happen often and is better than picking up pieces of glass.

That is also a way to prevent the glass to shatter of course.
Although the absence of such a glass will turn your salon into a mess in no time.
I prefer my splash back you know , it also gives the whole layout a certain charisma or glamour. next to the practical advantage no doubt.

regards

[sitara]

My new SO36i also arrived without a splashback - probably a cost cutting exercise on Jeanneau's part. Water does get splashed onto the cushion backs especially when I am doing the washing up! A plexiglass splashback is on my to do list.

[Anwen (Deep Joy)]

I have thought about adding a splashback on my SO32 to protect the chart table from splashes from the sink, made from the same acrylic as the washboards. I'm surprised to read that the splashbacks on the bigger boats are made from toughened glass. I'd have thought that some kind of plastic would be a safer option, and certainly if I'd had one break, would strongly consider having a new one made in acrylic.

[sitara]

I have just made up a plexi-glass splash-back for my SO36i (Archipel version) which did not have the glass splash-back as fitted to older models. I found two U-shpaped brackets with grub screws at a shower screen supplier. They were originally designed to mount a glass shelf on a wall.

These were bolted to the bench top flush with the back fiddle - there were cutouts in the back wall of the cabinet where the original Jeanneau brackets would have been mounted. Difficult to get to the one next to the refrigerator but it is possible.

The plexi-glass shield was cut and edges polished by the local plastics supplier. Dimensions 150 x 800 x 10 mm. A bit smaller than the original but it looks large enough. Slot onto the brackets and tighten the grub screws - all done. Cost of brackets $25 and plastic $40.

Downsides - debris can get behind or under the shield that may be a bit difficult to clean out. One solution is to remover the shield for cleaning by loosening the two grub screws. I only just have clearance behind the tap when fully on in the central position so brackets and shield cannot be too beefy.

[sitara]

And the completed back.

[sailbleu]

Sitara ,

why not put a spacer underneath the brackets , this way the splashback goes higher and you'll be able to whipe and clean under the edge ?

Regards

[MalcolmP]

Oct 2, 2012 6:02:41 GMT sitara said:

Downsides - debris can get behind or under the shield that may be a bit difficult to clean out. One solution is to remover the shield for cleaning by loosening the two grub screws. I only just have clearance behind the tap when fully on in the central position so brackets and shield cannot be too beefy.

Looks good. Why not put a neat silicone bead around the edge?

[sailbleu]

Not a good idea in my opinion Malcolm.
Dirt will be piling up coming the back of the spash , between the plexi and the wooden edge that is.
Also closing that gap with silicone will look awfull seen through the plexi .

Regards

[reverie]

Hello all,

I returned to the boat (2004 SO35) after 10 days away from it, and discovered the glass backsplash had shattered, and small pieces of glass were strewn throughout the salon and galley. Took 3 hours of sweeping and vacuuming. Brutal. Two weeks later, I'm still discovering the odd piece of glass.

I'm going to replace the glass with some Plexiglass or Acrylic. Has anyone made a pattern that I could copy?

Many thanks,

John
Reverie
2004 SO35

[swami]

Hi John, this happened to me on my 2003 SO35 2 years ago. I was working on something in the V berth at the time and BOOM ... I thought I had lost my mind! Seems to be a common occurrence with the factory tempered glass. I ordered a similar thickness scratch resistant Acrylic sheet and made my own using the original hardware. If you haven't replaced this on Reverie yet, I can help you when I return to Thornbury in May.

[reverie]

Hello swami,

Just saw your message. I'll send you a private message to pursue this....

John

[ianqv]

Hi All,

Just to remind everyone that the suspected cause of galley splash explosion is over tightening.
If you can't wiggle the glass on the mounts by a couple of mm, then it is probably too tight.
Slacken of the mounting bolts that connect it to the counter top.

Cheers

Ian