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Old 04-07-2017, 01:14 AM   #1
mfreeman_1998
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City: San Rafael, California
Vessel Name: M/V Patience
Vessel Model: 1978 Californian 38' Trawler
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 23
New galley cabinets: Californian 38LRC

Over the winter I replaced the cabinets in my 38' Californian LRC.

Design Goals:
- 2" of rigid foam around refrigerator to improve efficiency.
- Eliminate cabinets doors which required getting on the floor to access stored items.
- Make silverware drawers deeper so spatulas wouldn't get caught when closing the drawer.
- Replace built in microwave with an oven. The Admiral likes to bake!
- Make the drawers deeper (21 inches) to take advantage of unused depth. Factory drawers were 16 inches deep.
- Replace double sink with a single.

Outcome:
- Eliminated all doors. Only drawers in new installation
- All drawers are soft close, full extension with push button locks
- One fold down storage area at front of sink.
- The refrigerator compressor runs much less and contents are colder.
- Cabinets are face frame construction & made of Philippine Mahogany.
- The Admiral loves it!
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