galley sink fawcet drips--replacing washers

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galley sink fawcet drips--replacing washers

We recently purchased a 1983 MK1. The galley sink drips mercilessly when there is water pressure, so I figure some washers need replacing. I haven't found any previous posts on this, or in the technical references (which surprised me). I plan to take it apart and head to the local hardware store to try and match parts, but wondered if anyone had any insight.

thanks!

Doug
 

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Glad you like your new boat,we have had ours 8 years and love it . We live close to you also. If you have a 2 handle faucet do like several people have done and replace it with a single lever faucet I bought mine at fisheries supply at north lake union If you have a new boat and have not gone there ,you will like them. Much much better than wesr marine.The single lever will save water and is much easier to use

Bill Miller
S/V Lorraine
Pacific Northwest,Sound Sound
Grapeview,Wa
1990 Mk1

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Bill,
Thanks for the note and the reply. I am interested in replacing with a single handle faucet. I read on 1 of the technical articles that that owner had to do a fair amount of adaptation/grinding to get the faucet to fit. What was your experience? Can you offer some pointers and insight into the model you installed?
Doug

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Don't know what faucet you have. However, I replaced the hot and cold cylinders on the faucet on our '98. I can get that info from the boat if you want.

David S. Power
Two If By Sea #1687
Burnt Store Marina
Punta Gorda, FL

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David,
I have what appears to be the OEM original 2 handle faucet. I attached a photo if that's helpful.
Doug

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The original galley faucet on the '98 is by Grove and is similar to a bar sink faucet with a vertical arm having a curved top end. Sorry I cannot be further help to you.

David S. Power
Two If By Sea #1687
Burnt Store Marina
Punta Gorda, FL

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Doug
I have the scandig single lever that I bought at Fisheries. I also replaced the faucet in the head with a single lever and put in a seperate mixing control and shower head. Makes taking a shower much easier.The faucet went right in the hole that the old faucet was in.I did cut a hole in front of the sink to make it easier to work on.If you want to look at what I did my boat is about 30 min from Tacoma at Fairharbor in Grapeview just south of Allyn

If you want to look at this

Bill Miller
S/V Lorraine
Pacific Northwest,Sound Sound
Grapeview,Wa
1990 Mk1

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[quote=William Miller]Doug
I have the scandig single lever that I bought at Fisheries. I also replaced the faucet in the head with a single lever and put in a seperate mixing control and shower head. Makes taking a shower much easier.The faucet went right in the hole that the old faucet was in.I did cut a hole in front of the sink to make it easier to work on.If you want to look at what I did my boat is about 30 min from Tacoma at Fairharbor in Grapeview just south of Allyn
Bill,
The comment I did cut a hole in the front of the sink intrigues me. Could you explain a bit more, or perhaps offer up a picture of what it is you did?

If you want to look at this[/quote]

Gary Bain
S/V "Gone With The Wind"
Catalina 36', Hull #: 1056, Year: 1990, Engine: M-35
Standard Rig
Moored: Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Home: Auburn, Maine

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I have the exact same boat and the same problem. Looks like you can get the replacement parts for 25bucks a piece. I haven't ordered yet but i'm planning on it.

The one advantage is its very difficult to work on the faucet unless you cut a hole in the sink as suggested. Replacement parts means none of that. 

http://www.faucetdirect.com/chicago-faucets-217-xtrhjkabnf-quaturn-slow-...

I did find the o-rings at Menards hardware as well.

Mark
 

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Replacing the cartridges is an easy task. There is a right turn left turn models for hot and cold. I have been able to get them Amazon at a good price. If you need part numbers let me know.

David S. Power
Two If By Sea #1687
Burnt Store Marina
Punta Gorda, FL

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We went the route of replacing the entire faucet with a single handle I purchased from Fisheries Supply. It fit in the existing sink hole, and Mary and I love it. Looks great, too.

Chrome Swivel Spout Galley Mixer

Single Lever Galley Mixer with a Pull-out Sprayer
 
https://www.fisheriessupply.com/scandvik-chrome-swivel-spout-galley-mixe...

 

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Next do the one in the head and put in a seperate shower mixing valve and shower head

Bill Miller
S/V Lorraine
Pacific Northwest,Sound Sound
Grapeview,Wa
1990 Mk1

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