My faucet is leaking from where the braided line to the faucet and the clear water hose meet. Actually, it came apart. It's nearly impossible to get to tighten. Not real interested in cutting a hole.
I picked up a basin wrench but to be honest, it doesn't have any room to operate.
i suspect that I will damage the sink if I try to pull it out. That leaves taking the counter top off. Not sure how hard that would be.
open to the easiest option.
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2000 C36 MKII 1825
I cut a hole with a 4" hole saw behind the settee cushion and installed 4" deck plate. Makes doing anything to the faucet an easy task.
It's pretty much impossible to do anything to the sink/faucet without an access hole.
http://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--screw-in-deck-plate-4-smooth-...
Iti Motu
2006 MK ll
M35 BC,
Standard Rig w/LeisureFurl Boom
Flex-o-fold 3 blade 15/9
Rocna 15
Sail #2263
I cut the hole behind the cushon also makes working on the faucet real easy
Bill Miller
S/V Lorraine
Pacific Northwest,Sound Sound
Grapeview,Wa
1990 Mk1
Thanks for the replies. Any pictures? :). I'm curious to see how high you put it. I suspect the top is visible?
this would definitely let me get at the water lines. Will also enable me to change the faucet?
TIA
2000 C36 MKII 1825
I replaced my faucet with the single lever from Catalina Direct. It was a little more expensive than other brands but I wanted to make sure the base fit. I removed the drawers and cabinet then using a long extension and deep socket, removed the nuts securing the sink. Once the sink is out replacing the faucet is very easy. I did have to slightly grind the counter top opening with my Dremel for the base to clear it. This maybe a bit more work but once the sink is out it very easy to fit, tighten and modify the faucet or counter top which you may not be able to do with cutting an opening behind the cushion.
David Simpson
S/V Dolce Vita
Vancouver BC
2001 Catalina 36 MK 11 #2019 M35B. Add-ons: Leece Neville 90 amp Alt. Balmar ARS 5 Regulator, Digital Duo Charger, Smartgauge battery monitor, Webasto TSL17 Hydronic heater.
Cut as high up as you can but make sure it is covered by the cushion
Bill Miller
S/V Lorraine
Pacific Northwest,Sound Sound
Grapeview,Wa
1990 Mk1
Here's a couple pics.
Iti Motu
2006 MK ll
M35 BC,
Standard Rig w/LeisureFurl Boom
Flex-o-fold 3 blade 15/9
Rocna 15
Sail #2263
The open shot is perfect! Thanks so much. Looks like I am stopping at Harbor Freight for a 4" hole saw.
Jim
2000 C36 MKII 1825