GALLEY SINK INSERTS

[jeffrey20]

I have a 2005 model Jeanneau SO 37 which lacks worktop space in the galley. I plan to increase the space by making up inserts which fit in the standard two sink setup (small sink to left and large to right).

I was quoted circa €230 by one Jeanneau franchise for standard plastic inserts. I'm not a tight wad but we're talking about a thin piece of plastic chopping board which I could probably produce from teak for not much more.

Anyone else done a similar job? Any advice would be greatly appreciated,.

[Don Reaves]

I used furniture grade plywood with multiple coats of polyurethane. Though if I had to do it over again, I would probably use Starboard (a plastic building material).

I started with a single piece to fit over both sinks at once, but soon found that it made more sense to have a cover for each sink, so I cut it in two. With a single hole big enough for a finger or thumb to lift it out, it's a very simple project. It's definitely worth the small investment in time.

[Trevor]

Hello,

I have a Jeanneau 36i and fortunately it comes with the inserts as standard. They have two inserts (one for each sink) and they have a cutting board mounted on the bottom of the bench top material.

Maybe you could buy genuine inserts if the sink you have is the same size as that on the 36i.

Regards,

Trevor

[puravida35]

We made inserts for our SO35 sinks from a sheet of white "Star Board" material ordered through West Marine. Material cost about $50 USD. Had enough left over material to fashion a piece that fits over the stove top for added counter space when needed. When not being used we stow the inserts under the oven. I used a band saw to make the cuts, then used a palm sander to smooth and round the edges.

[MartyB]

I was thinking, that one could go to a kitchen supply store and probably by a plastic cutting boat that was a bit too big, and cut it down to fit.

Or as mentioned above, by a large piece of the plastic board material and custom make the boards too! Or use a hard board plywood such as a cherry or oak based. Not sure I would want to use teak personally, as I am not sure how the natural oils would be on the food etc. Where as Cherry, oak, maple or equal would be better for this use.

marty

[bernilynn]

There's a company in New Jersey called "The Cutting Board Company" (cuttingboardcompany.com) I sent them the formica insert for my sink and they duplicated it in plastic. It was around $15, so I ordered several, knowing how messed up they get, at least in my galley.

Berni, "Avalon," SO 49

[rballant]

I bought a $12 butcher block wood cutting board from IKEA, traced the sink profile and cut it out with a jig saw, then oiled edges with food-safe mineral oil. Works and looks great.