Anybody out there that has installed Corian or other manufactured resin type countertops? We have been considering such an installation in the galley of our Krogen 42 (it's now some sort of laminate and has gotten rather ugly). Out contacts with installers have not been very fruitful - most don't want to deal w/ boats. On the other hand the local boat cabinet makers say it's doable but that they cannot get the material. FYI we are in the PNW ie: Marins Bellingham Any thoughts? Thanks Tom Aventura KK-42 #204 krogenguy@comcast.net

You will not be able to get the solid surface material unless you have a manufacturer's certification and a business license. The manufacturers have a lock on the materials so as to keep the prices up. If you know someone and they want to get the material for you...they risk their ability to buy the product if they get caught. I have tried several ways as a general contractor to get the material and it is not going to be easy. I have found some shops willing to sell me scraps, but they never have what I need. Best way is to keep searching for an installer. Bob Clinkenbeard 24' custom trailer trawler http://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-aboardbobbinalong > Anybody out there that has installed Corian or other manufactured > resin type countertops? > We have been considering such an installation in the galley of our > Krogen 42 (it's now some sort of laminate and has gotten rather > ugly). Out contacts with installers have not been very fruitful - > most don't want to deal w/ boats. On the other hand the local boat > cabinet makers say it's doable but that they cannot get the > material. FYI we are in the PNW ie: Marins Bellingham

Formica has solid surface products and solid material sinks. I bought some product from a distributor in Maryland at wholesale with no trade credentials. Lowe's sells these same materials to the public. Check out these products at www.formica.com . Ron Rogers

My statement saying, "you will not be able to get the solid surface material" is in reference to the raw material...not fabricated tops from a home store. As an individual, you can buy fabricated tops if you supply the dimensions..or better yet a full size pattern may be needed. Bob Clinkenbeard 24' custom trailer trawler http://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-aboardbobbinalong