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mrapkins
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Initially Posted - 04/08/2015 :  05:52:01  Show Profile
Has anyone ever replaced the countertop on their C25? I have the dingy faux wood-grain stuff which looks awful IMHO.

Does anyone have a source for the "piping" that Catalina used for trim around the edges? I don't know the actual term for this stuff but it is shown in this photo:

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Has anyone found an alternative?

hewebb
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Response Posted - 04/08/2015 :  06:13:43  Show Profile
This may work for you


http://www.amazon.com/M-D-Building-Products-78196-Weatherstrip/dp/B000CSN6B0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428498692&sr=8-1&keywords=bulb+weatherstripping
1988 WK/SR w/inboard diesel Joe Pool Lake
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 04/08/2015 :  06:39:00  Show Profile
Check this countertop upgrade. I don't know if this member is still around, but this might give you food for thought. http://catalina-capri-25s.org/tech/tech25/nygally2.asp

Also, member Earl Landers did a galley upgrade that involved replacement of the countertop. You might try to contact him by email.http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=615

If you can't find a source for the piping, I think it would be easy enough to fabricate some, with your choice of colors, with a yard of naugahyde fabric, some plastic tubing and a sewing machine.
Steve Milby J/24 "Captiva Wind"
previously C&C 35, Cal 25, C25 TR/FK, C22
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Edited by - Steve Milby on 04/08/2015 06:41:59
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jduck00
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Response Posted - 04/08/2015 :  08:23:19  Show Profile
I replaced mine using poplar and its held up well so far. I'll up load some pictures later for you.
Jeremy Duck
The Lucky Duck
1980 SKSR Hull # 1850
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islander
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Response Posted - 04/08/2015 :  09:13:12  Show Profile
Here's some more pipinghttp://www.ebay.com/itm/like/190710586436?lpid=82&chn=ps If your handy changing the Formica is easy. HD or Lowes has sheets of it. Glue it on top of the old and trim it or take the top to a cabinet/countertop maker and have them do it.
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound


Edited by - islander on 04/08/2015 09:22:48
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sailorbaz
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Response Posted - 04/08/2015 :  15:41:08  Show Profile
The brown piping in my boat looked like a dead snake with its skin peeling off!
I replaced all of it with white piping similar to that shown above. The old stuff was stapled to the edges of the bulkheads and round the galley so I removed all the woodwork, got all the rusty staples out - I think they just used office staples! I varnished all the wood and fixed the White piping to the edges with brass tacks before putting it all back.
I'll take some photos when I go to the boat again.
Sailorbaz
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1981 Boomaroo 25, (C25) SK/SR, inboard diesel, Red Robin
South coast, New South Wales, Australia
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Stu Jackson C34
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Response Posted - 04/08/2015 :  18:15:18  Show Profile
And this clever idea:

http://www.impatientlycrafty.com/2012/10/04/laminate-counter-makeover-for-28-with-epoxy-contact-paper-yes-i-really-just-said-that/
Stu
1986 C34 #224 "Aquavite"
Cowichan Bay, BC Maple Bay Marina
(formerly San Francisco)
(formerly C25 #2459 "Capricorn Two")
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pastmember
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Response Posted - 04/08/2015 :  20:55:42  Show Profile
RV stores sell the "piping" cheaper. Lots of sailboat interior stuff is really RV parts; original Catalina ceiling lights!
Frank Hopper
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mrapkins
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Response Posted - 04/10/2015 :  06:42:34  Show Profile
How would one use this to trim to replace the "piping"?


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Here's some more pipinghttp://www.ebay.com/itm/like/190710586436?lpid=82&chn=ps If your handy changing the Formica is easy. HD or Lowes has sheets of it. Glue it on top of the old and trim it or take the top to a cabinet/countertop maker and have them do it.
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islander
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Response Posted - 04/10/2015 :  07:05:38  Show Profile
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How would one use this to trim to replace the "piping"?

The flat part of the piping gets stapled to the side/edge of the countertop. The round part sticks up just above the edge and covers the joint.
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound


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wanderer13
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Response Posted - 04/12/2015 :  19:13:23  Show Profile
Here is another option for your countertop...
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