Replace rear sink faucet?

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This might only apply to Freedom's, but perhaps some other models have a similar setup. This faucet (and sink) sit in the aft right behind the helm seat on my Freedom. Below it is an enclosed area with a sliding door pull out garbage can directly under it. As you can see, the faucet is really corroded and I'd like to replace it. It wasn't until I unscrewed the garbage compartment that I could see how to access the underside of the sink/faucet. So, I can now see how to get to it at least. But, has anyone ever replaced these? It's a tight fit underneath and I'm guessing a bear to reach and unscrew / screw back on. And, in dealing with water/connections, etc. I really want it done right. Not that I don't trust myself, but my local marine mechanic shop does good work.
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Yeah, working on boats is often a testament to your yoga skills! What you're dealing with is very basic plumbing so that part is easy. As you said, it's access - without being there and seeing things in person I can't fully comment, but it sounds like you found your access point. BUT... I see a cupholder - removing that might help. Is that sink binded to the countertop or screwed to mounting blocks or maybe uses 2-part attaching hardware where you can remove the sink? How 'bout the right of the sink - is that another cabinet? Is there a removable partition? Or maybe there's a good spot in the partition where you can drill a large access hole and cover it back up with a pie plate (or if it's not really seen, just leave the hole).

Again, I'm obviously not there and you have a much better seat to see what's going on - but hopefully the ideas above will help and give you some ideas.
 
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I replaced two in the cabin this past summer - the ones I removed were easy (2004) to remove. They actually came out by turning the nut at the base of the handle. I looks like yours might be the same - New ones have changed and they were installed similar to a household faucet, from below - As Dennis said most jobs are space constrained on these boats :). Attached is a diagram of the install for a hot/cold water faucet. I assume yours will be similar. The OEM was Scandvik and they ran about 250 bucks each. Nothing cheap about boating! Good Luck
Yours do not look too bad - they would clean up a little with Flitz and a Drummel polisher. The spayer and faucet handles could be replaced if you did not want to do the base. All parts available from Scandvik.
 

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DennisG01 said:
Yeah, working on boats is often a testament to your yoga skills! What you're dealing with is very basic plumbing so that part is easy. As you said, it's access - without being there and seeing things in person I can't fully comment, but it sounds like you found your access point. BUT... I see a cupholder - removing that might help. Is that sink binded to the countertop or screwed to mounting blocks or maybe uses 2-part attaching hardware where you can remove the sink? How 'bout the right of the sink - is that another cabinet? Is there a removable partition? Or maybe there's a good spot in the partition where you can drill a large access hole and cover it back up with a pie plate (or if it's not really seen, just leave the hole).

Again, I'm obviously not there and you have a much better seat to see what's going on - but hopefully the ideas above will help and give you some ideas.
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Yeah, all of the things you point out do not provide any type of entry under the sink area. To the right is a marble lid to a fully encased storage area and the fridge is underneath of it. So, I'm back to yoga. :cool:
 
Legend said:
I replaced two in the cabin this past summer - the ones I removed were easy (2004) to remove. They actually came out by turning the nut at the base of the handle. I looks like yours might be the same - New ones have changed and they were installed similar to a household faucet, from below - As Dennis said most jobs are space constrained on these boats :). Attached is a diagram of the install for a hot/cold water faucet. I assume yours will be similar. The OEM was Scandvik and they ran about 250 bucks each. Nothing cheap about boating! Good Luck
Yours do not look too bad - they would clean up a little with Flitz and a Drummel polisher. The spayer and faucet handles could be replaced if you did not want to do the base. All parts available from Scandvik.
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You nailed the price exactly. $250 from Defender. From what I can tell, it loosens and can be removed from below.
 
osubux1 said:
Yeah, all of the things you point out do not provide any type of entry under the sink area. To the right is a marble lid to a fully encased storage area and the fridge is underneath of it. So, I'm back to yoga. :cool:
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All of the things? Doesn't the cup holder help - that looks like some really nice extra access for a second hand.

Fridges aren't too hard to remove.

Sink removal?
 
DennisG01 said:
All of the things? Doesn't the cup holder help - that looks like some really nice extra access for a second hand.

Fridges aren't too hard to remove.

Sink removal?
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I'm not near the boat right now, but when I looked, it didn't lead me anywhere. The fridge is further to the right. The removable garbage compartment sits in the best location.
 
Oh, I thought you were there at the boat. It'll make more sense when you're there. You've got a bunch of ideas to think about. Things like this typically aren't all that bad once you get eyes on it.
 
osubux1 said:
You nailed the price exactly. $250 from Defender. From what I can tell, it loosens and can be removed from below.
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One other thing if you ge new - there is a very small black washer that goes on the hose where it connects to the faucet body. I lost it in the bilge while practicing on being a contortionist inside the refrigerator cabinet space. - The washer was not available anywhere I searched except Scandvik.
 
There are several nice tools for tight location plumbing fixtures. Do some googling.
 
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