Question: I just bought a used '78 catalina 27' and wonder how the tabel set up in the cabin works. There is presently no table and it is the model with full bunks on each side of the cabin. In the center floor is only a board over the bilge with no previous hardware showing. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks
catalina 27" table set up
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"Traditional" Layout
I think what you are describing is the "traditional" layout - as opposed to the "dinette". There should be a table that attaches to the bulkhead just aft of the head. The table is folded up and pinned to the bulkhead when not in use, it is folded down, and a leg swings away from the table to support it when it is to be used. The setup in my previous C27 (1986) had a hinged top and hinged leg so that you could fold down a half width table, or upfold the top and the extra leg support and get the full width table. You almost couldn't walk forward when the full width table was deployed. One telltail sign might be a small (3/8") hole in that floor board you mentioned. It should have matched up with a pin/peg in the bottom of the table leg to keep it in place. Good Luck Tim Brogan April IV C350 #68 Seattle
I think what you are describing is the "traditional" layout - as opposed to the "dinette". There should be a table that attaches to the bulkhead just aft of the head. The table is folded up and pinned to the bulkhead when not in use, it is folded down, and a leg swings away from the table to support it when it is to be used. The setup in my previous C27 (1986) had a hinged top and hinged leg so that you could fold down a half width table, or upfold the top and the extra leg support and get the full width table. You almost couldn't walk forward when the full width table was deployed. One telltail sign might be a small (3/8") hole in that floor board you mentioned. It should have matched up with a pin/peg in the bottom of the table leg to keep it in place. Good Luck Tim Brogan April IV C350 #68 Seattle
Thank you, Tim
Hello Tim, Thank you for your advise regarding my possible table setup. Will go to the boat tomorrow to see if I can find any telltale signs as you suggested. Your answer was very mauch appreciated. With kind regards, Chris
Hello Tim, Thank you for your advise regarding my possible table setup. Will go to the boat tomorrow to see if I can find any telltale signs as you suggested. Your answer was very mauch appreciated. With kind regards, Chris
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