Not sure if this has been published here. I have found there was a lot of wasted space in the galley cabinets. So, this is what I came up with. Pretty simple. The walls were thick enough to get enough depth to get the hardware to fit. Be careful you don't drill to deep. I marked my drill bit depth with tape. Also, don't use 1/4" Kingboard as it will sag. I used 1/2" Kingboard. Hope you find this helpful.
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2003 Catalina 36
That looks really nice! I also love the fold down doors. Was this standard on your boat? I have an older Mk1 and I don't have these. When we are sailing hard we tend to lose the plates onto the floor! It is tempting to add these on!
Mike and Sarah Dickinson
Mes Trois Filles
Holland, MI
C36 / 1984 / Hull 0219
Nice project, and a good idea to add free storage a over the lower level. I think that I'll do this to some cabinets myself, but I think I'll use plywood rather than Starboard to avoid the sagging.
The Mk II had the fold-down cabinets, but the Mk 1 did not . It's a great improvement, and allows you to buy china coffee mugs rather than plastic!
John Parsons
"Water Music" 1999 Catalina 36 Mk II - Hull 1771
Tall Rig, Fin Keel
Bay City, MI, USA