Sink Access

How to gain access to the back of your galley sink

By Lance Jones, Kitty's Cat #622 (1988)

Area before the project began

Cut-out area marked

Cut-out...cut-out

View inside through the cut-out

Different angle

Wide view

Cushion in place

BEGIN ADDING PROJECT TEXT HERE.... I recently had Kitty's Cat surveyed. During the survey, I followed the surveyor around and when he had difficulty getting to the faucet to check a fitting, it gave me an idea. I also wanted to do some of the great sink upgrades on the C-34 Association's project page; but, had trouble getting to the sink bottom from the two access points through the drawer and hot water heater door. So, after checking with the admiral, I set off to add an access point behind the galley sink.

The tools I used for this project were a Dremel tool with cutting bit and cutting guide. I also used a Dremel sanding stone and sanding block with 80 grit paper.

I measured out an area 7 x 18 inches that was centered on the back of the sink and located roughly at what I thought was the bottom of the sink. My next step was to mark out the area.

The cutting begins!