I just traded my 98 H240 for an older C-30. Reading the owner's manual I see that they recommend taking the dining table off the wall and sailing with the table in the down position. Is it common to leave it on the wall when sailing. And if so, does anyone lay it flat in 20 or 30 mph winds etc. Joe
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Sean
Dining Table
I sail with the table up, as it is always in the way when it is down. However, I do tape the latch in case it vibrates loose. Sailed up to 40 knot winds in my '76 30 with no problems
I sail with the table up, as it is always in the way when it is down. However, I do tape the latch in case it vibrates loose. Sailed up to 40 knot winds in my '76 30 with no problems
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LaDonna Bubak - CatalinaOwners.com
Prevention
They probably suggest that so it doesn't come loose & fall down while sailing. I'm sure there's a way to jury-rig it so it can't accidentally fall. LaDonna
They probably suggest that so it doesn't come loose & fall down while sailing. I'm sure there's a way to jury-rig it so it can't accidentally fall. LaDonna
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David
Leave it up
I never leave teh table down except when it is in use. Never had a problem and I am sure it is not mentioned inteh manual (1990). Never had a problem in any sort of weather. David
I never leave teh table down except when it is in use. Never had a problem and I am sure it is not mentioned inteh manual (1990). Never had a problem in any sort of weather. David
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C Robb Worthington
I'd put it down
Given the spacious nature of the main salon I'd put the table down so as to provide more bracing surface when belowdecks. Mine doesn't mount on the wall but on a post and is rock solid. I also use it for navigation when at sea, finding the nav table a bit small. cheers
Given the spacious nature of the main salon I'd put the table down so as to provide more bracing surface when belowdecks. Mine doesn't mount on the wall but on a post and is rock solid. I also use it for navigation when at sea, finding the nav table a bit small. cheers
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John
Second Latch
I had the table come down in my Catalin 27 in rough seas one time because of vibrations. I installed a second latch to be sure it does not happen again. Cheap peace of mind especially with kids on board.
I had the table come down in my Catalin 27 in rough seas one time because of vibrations. I installed a second latch to be sure it does not happen again. Cheap peace of mind especially with kids on board.
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Jack Swords
move table to head
I moved the table to the head compartment just opposite the wall where it was in the main salon. Moved the teak block it sat on to the opposite wall too (in the head). Bought a similar teak block (without the notch for the table, replaced the original one in the salon (for table to sit on for berth). Purchased a smaller table (RV style, in a aluminum socket) to replace the too large table. The only reason now to use the large table is for a needed berth (rarely). The top of the table in the head is held in place with a sturdy bracket and a SS bungee crosses it for security and is used to hang towels. That original table is just too big!
I moved the table to the head compartment just opposite the wall where it was in the main salon. Moved the teak block it sat on to the opposite wall too (in the head). Bought a similar teak block (without the notch for the table, replaced the original one in the salon (for table to sit on for berth). Purchased a smaller table (RV style, in a aluminum socket) to replace the too large table. The only reason now to use the large table is for a needed berth (rarely). The top of the table in the head is held in place with a sturdy bracket and a SS bungee crosses it for security and is used to hang towels. That original table is just too big!
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Larry W.
table
Joe; When I had a C-30, I left the table down almost all the time. That places it's weight lower and gives people with mal-de-mer a place to lay down quickly and easily, plus the bunk is already made.
Joe; When I had a C-30, I left the table down almost all the time. That places it's weight lower and gives people with mal-de-mer a place to lay down quickly and easily, plus the bunk is already made.
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Janet
C 30 Table
We kept the table off the pedestal in our C 30, in its berth position, making a large settee for lazing about or for stuff. We drilled two holes at the edges of the table rests and inserted large-headed bolts so the table would not slide into the passageway when we heeled the boat. The bolts were easily removed and the pedestal fished out of its storage spot if we ever (rarely) used it as a table.
We kept the table off the pedestal in our C 30, in its berth position, making a large settee for lazing about or for stuff. We drilled two holes at the edges of the table rests and inserted large-headed bolts so the table would not slide into the passageway when we heeled the boat. The bolts were easily removed and the pedestal fished out of its storage spot if we ever (rarely) used it as a table.
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Chuck Graser
Table on bulkhead
Our cabin still has a nick in it where our C-30 table hit after flying across the cabin in S. F. Bay. Pinning it on the bulkhead bracket is now a rule in our boat. However, on ocean cruises, we leave it in the berth position for a good resting place. Chuck
Our cabin still has a nick in it where our C-30 table hit after flying across the cabin in S. F. Bay. Pinning it on the bulkhead bracket is now a rule in our boat. However, on ocean cruises, we leave it in the berth position for a good resting place. Chuck
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Chuck Graser
Rudder fix
Thanks to the people who wrote information about curing rudder slop. We chose to use strips of Mylar shims in the rudder tube. But what a job getting the bolts out of the radial drive wheel. A new socket, big breaking bar, and bolt release spray finally did the trick. It is sure nice to have good steering action again. Chuck C-30 "Columbine"
Thanks to the people who wrote information about curing rudder slop. We chose to use strips of Mylar shims in the rudder tube. But what a job getting the bolts out of the radial drive wheel. A new socket, big breaking bar, and bolt release spray finally did the trick. It is sure nice to have good steering action again. Chuck C-30 "Columbine"
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