We replaced our galley tops with Granite Transformations. All the benefits of granite at 15% the weight. Pics off line if you like. http://www.granitetransformations.com/ ----- Original Message ---- From: Joel Wilkins <cruiser6003@yahoo.com> To: Trawlers-n-Trawlering <trawlers-and-trawlering@lists.samurai.com> Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 11:44:41 AM Subject: T&T: Countertops Afternoon all, I have several countertops that need replacing. Both heads and the galley have older style laminate on ply currently. Looking to upgrade all the tops to something more modern. Functionality is prime with aesthetics second. I do love the look the newer boats are using with granite or cultured stone. Want to find something I can install myself to save a few $$ as well. I have a couple of items I must consider in selection. One is I have a top load reefer in the counter so an ability to finish edges to a taper and also a way to mount a hingeing system (current is plain ole piano hinge) and second: I love integrated back splashes and front slide rail (is it still called a fiddle when it is solid) I am debating also the beauty of dark (grey/black/brown) when clean over the clean look of lighter. Any thoughts on this from a cleaning/usability perspective would also be appreciated. Going to the Miami boat show next month so will look at any/all there and especially those that get a recommendation. Thanks in advance Joel Wilkins m/s Miss Magoo Columbia 451, #98 S. Pasadena, FL --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. _______________________________________________ http://lists.samurai.com/mailman/listinfo/trawlers-and-trawlering To unsubscribe or modify your subscription options (get password, change email address, etc) go to: http://lists.samurai.com/mailman/options/trawlers-and-trawlering Trawlers & Trawlering and T&T are trademarks of Water World Productions. Unauthorized use is prohibited.