Counter top

[Timm R Oday25]

When I redid the vanity in the head of our sailboat last winter ,I choose a very nice formica top .
In my ignorance ,I failed to realize just how poor of a choice it was.
This fall ,during haulout I noticed the counter top substrate absorbed so much moisture it sagged .
Where does one go to order a small oddly shaped Corian counter top ?
 Thanks

[Charles Brennan]

Timm, To answer your question:
"Where does one go to order a small oddly shaped Corian counter top?"

One does NOT order a small oddly shaped Corian top; one fabricates a small oddly shaped Corian top.
I would start by hounding local dealers, such as:
Precision Surface Industries, 4610 Femrite Drive,
Granite Shop of Madison, 2515 S Stoughton Road,
Midwest Rock Tops, 3225 Kingsley Way,
for a hunk of Corian in the size you require.   

If it was me, I'd have a pic of the boat on my phone (Urchin is on my lock screen page) and maybe a pic of the ruined Formica counter. 
Slab and Counter guys LOVE a chance to diss a Formica installation (their Natural Enemy) in lieu of a granite or Corian installation and everybody gets a little more cooperative, whenever it comes to boats.
Inquire if they might have any off-cuts big enough for your needs that could be acquired for your project.
The Prepared Sailor will have brought along a cardboard template, to see which off-cuts/scraps might fit your application.

Catch the right guy in the right mood, they might even give you some for free from the scrap pile, or at the very least, discount it heavily.
At that point you can fabricate it as required.  There are any number of YouTube videos, to turn yourself into an instant expert on Corian projects.

Hope this helps,
Charles Brennan

[Timm R Oday25]

Charles , as always ,it's good to see a familiar face in the crowd . I've never worked with Corian . I plan to hit up some local countertop business's . I wasn't sure if Corian was the best choice .
That's why I thought I would pose the question here . The older I get the more I realize how little I know .

[Spot]

I am disappointed that no one is considering an aramid honeycomb covered in carbon fiber buried in a luscious clear coat that makes it look wet even when it is bone dry. Lightweight, expensive, and pure overkill...

+1 to bringing a template when you go looking, +2 if you have a CAD file and they cut via CNC.

[Wolverine]

Corian is used in alot of boats galleys. You could also look through you local Craigslist "Free" category. You may a piece from a remodel.

[Noemi - Ensenada 20]

The template could really even be kraft paper, so you could keep it in a pocket.

[Riley Smith]

Hmmm....I'm different I guess. I'd just put a slab of wood on it like I did the bathroom in my bedroom. Still looks good after 10 years. Cypress covered in varnish I think. It might be epoxy, I can't remember it's been so long. I can guarantee it won't turn into particles.

[Timm R Oday25]

Well ,I thought I'd post an update . I stopped by a local cabinet shop on the way home . True to Charles suggestion the shop offered to sell me a piece of Corian countertop for $15.00 I was told it should go for much more . .
However the piece was several inches too narrow. . I will be stopping back with an accurate template .
I asked about the difficulty in working with Corian as ,it is not something I'm familiar with.
I was told to work with it as I would any type of wood . Just go slower cutting and routing it .
From what I've learned it should be a a viable option for use on the boat . Thank you

[Frank B.]

I installed a complete kitchen of solid surface countertop in my home and can confirm that it is not difficult to work with.  Not "Corian" which is one of the solid surface brand names and which was not available back then unless you were a "Corian trained installer".  In other words you got to pay them a lot of money for a training course so that you could pay them a lot of money for the material which may make sense for someone in the business but not so for a DIY individual.  Used traditional woodworking tools, table saw, circular saw, router, light clamps for glue ups which you probably won't have. Later I looked for my supplier of SS and they were no longer doing business.  Finding scrap material your best bet for sure.

[Timm R Oday25]

Ask and you shall receive.
I remembered that one of the supervisors at work used to own  a cabinet shop .
I asked him if he had any scrap pieces laying around .
He said he indeed and would be glad to get some of the prices out of his garage .
He wouldn't take any money . I'm now the proud owner of two pieces that are more than big enough to do the job
One piece is medium blue with gold specks and is very tasteful and classy .
The other is a lighter off white with tan flecks .
I'm looking forward to learning how to work with Corian