Installing a powered sink faucet in a 22 C-Dory

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We'd like to replace the foot pump faucet on our 22ft C-Dory. Does any one have experience with a good pump & faucet combinations that will easily adapt to the existing system?

Rob & Karen · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:04 pm Post subject:

We put in a whale pump from iboats.com based on the recommendation of another site member. You use it in addition to the foot pump. I think the foot pump may be a whale as well. Some pics are below.

Rob

this is the pump...not much bigger than a roll of quarters

this is the momentary knee switch

Sea Wolf · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:05 pm Post subject:

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Try starting with this thread:

Reconfigured Galley

Joe.

marvin4239 · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:09 pm Post subject:

I put in a Jabsco in line pump from Boaters World. They sell the pump with a faucet (part number 357400274) or just the pump. The faucet with the switch in it is pretty cheap so I kept the standard faucet and put a push pull switch in the face of the cabinet. I mounted the pump under the sink mounted to the side of the cabinet. Works well.

Sea Wolf · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:11 pm Post subject:

Here's another link-

Freshwater Pump

hardee · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 12:00 pm Post subject:

We have an electric pump, with a push/pull switch on the cabinet front, top left corner. Things I would change if I were doing it (again) since I didn't do it the first time: I would put a push-to-engage spring loaded switch. Use less water and less likely to accidently get left momentarily on. I would change the position of the switch to be forward facing on the cabinet, to avoid getting it bumped (raked) when passing in the walkway.

Hope that is helpful,

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

Sea Wolf · Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 10:57 am Post subject:

Another faucet / sink installation:

Amazing how happy the First Mate is over this Moen mixer faucet! Less than an hour job.Moen #87315C.

From Dreamer's Sub- Album on Mechanical Installations and Modifications

Joe. Thumbs Up

NC-TFC · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:56 am Post subject: Thanks!

These are all great reply's and have given me food for thought. I agree with re-positioning the sink and moving the Wallas forward. I'm glad I posted this question I'd hate to do these projects 1 at a time. So it's off to the store for laminate, plywood and parts.

Sea Wolf · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:20 pm Post subject:

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Don't forget that many galley modifiers have chosen to also build flat countertop extensions that fit over the folded-down helm seat to capture some more working space in the galley. (Just a reminder as you do your planning.)

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Doryman · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:29 pm Post subject:

Minnow · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:09 am Post subject:

I had thought about other materials, like granite, (too heavy and expensive) corian (too ugly and expensive), decragard (too hard to get and fragile for a countertop), so went with Formica. Antique white (932-5 Cool

is a real good match.
I had thought about going with a different color, maybe faux teak Formica, but thought it was too much, adding another color to the mix.l

Minnow · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:12 am Post subject:

Not sure how that emo got in the post and I can't edit it.
The Formica is 932-58.