[C320-list] Galley faucet?

[Albrecht, Alan]

Has anyone replaced the galley sink basket strainers and fittings? The chrome finish is deteriorating on mine and it has developed some really sharp edges.

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From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Karl Mielenhausen _/)
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 7:48 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Galley faucet?

Thanks Jon for this very useful information. I had investigated several  
options in the past (when the Mk II first showed up with the new faucet)  
but had failed to follow-up (yet).
Someone interested in this upgrade might want to also consider the Moen  
87316 series faucet. It is a slightly lower profile which means the handle  
doesn't stick up quite so far (9 3/8" instead of 10 5/8"). The height  
between the aerator and base remains the same at 5 9/16" and the swing  
radius is the same at 9 5/8".
There are also other makes of single handle, pull-out, faucets out there,  
but we are partial to Moen as they have a plant here in New Bern (not sure  
if these models are made here).
The 87316 in chrome is $79 at Overstock.com and even better, you can find  
it there in Stainless for $107. I really like the look of the Glacier  
White version, but they are easily $100 more expensive.

Karl

On Thu, 02 Jun 2011 07:54:57 -0400, Jon Vez <jonvez at comcast.net> wrote:

> Rod,
>
> My mistake--the Moen model that Dick Walker shared is the make/model  
> that I
> installed on my 320 and comes supplied on the new boats. It is model  
> #67315.
> All you will need is a couple of 3/8"x12" flex hoses (the kind you use to
> connect a standard kitchen sink). I would just double check the whale
> adaptor on your boat to make sure it is 3/8" that you will need. The only
> two things to be aware of:
>
> --The original Grohe fitting is a one piece faucet with the hot and cold
> water connectors soldered to the base. Once I loosened the faucet from  
> the
> counter, I found that I had to cut those pipes to get the unit out of the
> very small hole, which leads me to the second item;
> --I had to slightly enlarge the hole in the counter. The corian like
> material is very easy to work with and I ended up using a file to enlarge
> the hole, but that was only because I didn't have my dremel or a saw with
> me.
>
> The job takes maybe 30 minutes and is a very worthwhile upgrade. It is so
> much easier to use a single handle faucet to get water temp. the way you
> want it etc.
>
>
> Good luck....
>
> Jon Vez
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Rod Boer
> Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 5:05 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Galley faucet?
>
> Hi Jon,
>
> I would appreciate any information that you have readily available as it
> will save time.  I am pretty far behind as I did the whole nine yards to  
> my
> bottom this year.  Thanks.
>
> Rod
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jon Vez
> Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 7:04 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Galley faucet?
>
> Rod,
>
> I would suggest upgrading to a single handle faucet with a pull out  
> head. I
> did this a couple of seasons ago using Dick Walker's suggestion for the
> faucet (Delta). It was easy and is a worthwhile upgrade for about $120.  
> The
> faucet is available at all the big box stores. Interestingly enough,  
> this is
> the exact same faucet they put on my new 355. If you want the model  
> number
> etc., I'm sure I still have it. I also have a pretty decent recollection  
> of
> the steps I took for this upgrade (which included a phone call to Dick  
> for
> some last minute help!)...
>
> Regards,
>
> Jon Vez
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Rod Boer
> Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 8:19 PM
> To: C320-List
> Subject: [C320-list] Galley faucet?
>
> All,
>
>
> Our galley faucet decided it was time to start leaking while at anchor  
> this
> weekend.  It is a Grohe, Model A112.18.1M.  It appears to have ceramic
> valves which degraded to a serious leak when I was messing with the  
> valve.
> Has any one experienced similar problems with this model?  I would be
> interested to know what the part number for the valves are or if the  
> entire
> unit was replaced.  Thanks.
>
>
> Odyssey, #688
>
> Rod Boer
>


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Karl Mielenhausen
Catalina 320 Hull 690