Cabin table

[AC]

Can anyone think of a good reason (eg. structural stress on post and/or side) not to turn the table 90 degrees (rather than 180) and have it rest on the side of the boat (this pushes the table slightly against the post)? I've put it there and like how it opens up the cabin while still having easy access to the V berth. It also makes for a less wobblely table.

 

[Ray Bowles]

AC, There is no reason I've found as we did that

on our H26 for many months until I finally removed 16" off the end of the table. We kept the same profile and radius while removing that 16 inches. Best modification I have made to our 95 H26. No one I know can sleep in that forward bunk other than kids and they don't need the table portion. We sleep in the aft bunk and spent over 40 nights aboard last summer. With the short table you can reverse the long end towards the front and seat 3 kids between the v-berth and table and still have room for 2 adults on the side. 4 to 5 adults can be fed with this table set up but can't stay aboard to sleep unless it is under the table and with use of the v-berth cushions. Sleeping under the table is more comfortable than sleeping top side. Besides, who wants more that 2 adults overnight on a boat this size?RayS/V Speedy

 

[Jeff]

Up Up and Away

AC,When we're not using the table I slide it to the cabin roof. This opens up the boat ALOT!I drilled a second hole for the tables' support pin. Just for grins lift the table to the roof and clamp if temporarily. You'll be amazed. When the new hole is drilled be careful of the centerboard line inside the compression post. We often sail with it up since it is supported in the same manner whether up or down.Jeff"Festivity" 1996 H26