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Larryo

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I'm reworking my cabinet in my Sundancer to accomodate a Microwave. Will be a relatively small, fairly easy and uncomplicated unit, about 30x15x12 inches or so.

What are some good material options? Waterproof, easy to work with and shape (there'll be some angles, but no compound curves), strong and look good. I can paint with polyurethane, if necessary.

I'd rather not cover with upholstery.
 
Sheet PVC. Good sources include Piedmont Plastics and GE Polymershapes.

Starboard might be nice, but the inability to glue it effectively would rule it out ( for me, at least ).

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Of course wood is always a favorite. You can make the necessary surfaces waterproof using a coat of epoxy and or a nice linear polyurethan paint.
 
Larryo, why is waterproof necessary? I've used cabinet grade plywood for all my interior work on 3 boats and never had a problem. With a proper finish you should be ok.
 
Your boat cabin's interior aesthetic should dictate which materials to use for new casework. If wood is chosen, take clues for new work from any existing woodwork - if any. A single panel of varnished wood behind your microwave, may have a strong disparity to whatever design theme may exist.

What facing material did Sea Ray use on your base cabinetry? If plastic laminates were used on doors, bulkheads, faceframes or drawer fronts, I would recommend the use of similar, or complimentary textures, colors and finishes for the microwave mounting panel - anything dissimilar will seem to be an afterthought and may appear out of place.
 
As always, the more info you provide, the better we can provide assistance...

btw: I, also, would not cover it with upholstery
 
Also, if thinking about wood, duplicating the finish will be difficult, if not impossible. In which case it'll look exactly like what it is. An attempt.
Better a contrasting color that looks like it was designed to be so.
 
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Originally posted by TrueBlue

Your boat cabin's interior aesthetic should dictate which materials to use for new casework. If wood is chosen, take clues for new work from any existing woodwork - if any. A single panel of varnished wood behind your microwave, may have a strong disparity to whatever design theme may exist.

What facing material did Sea Ray use on your base cabinetry? If plastic laminates were used on doors, bulkheads, faceframes or drawer fronts, I would recommend the use of similar, or complimentary textures, colors and finishes for the microwave mounting panel - anything dissimilar will seem to be an afterthought and may appear out of place.

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Sea Ray used an upholstery over some form of plywood, with roll doors. There's no way I could come close to duplicating it, so I need something that complements it. Wood finish or a plastic product if the right color would both work. I don't like wood because it rots, but a high qualty wood, properly finished, may work.

I want something water proof, because anything that isn't, soaks up any moisture over the years, and that's one reason I'm replacing this one.
Thx for the replies.
 
In the interior, I would not expect moisture to be a problem as described, but you know your boat...

I still think the PVC should work. You will almost certainly want to give it a coat of something. I would likely use all wood on my boat. You might consider the painted PVC with some hardwood ( mahogany or teak ) trim.

Not having a drawing or pic makes the choice more difficult. ( for me, at least )
 
I've been through the Sea Ray cabinet plant and they use either marine plywood, mdf, or a melamine covered particle board.

These are covered in plastic laminate (Formica).

You could trim the edges in thin strips of solid wood if you prefer the look.

No need to use anything exotic unless you are going to keep it wet.

Jim

2004 360DA
 
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