Catalina 28 interior table

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John1534

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Jun 4, 2004
37
Catalina 320 MDR
I was thinking about buying another early Catalina 28. As I get older the boat are getting smaller. I owned a 28 before I got my Catalina 320 which I sold a few years ago.
The question is has anyone ever removed the C-28 interior table which is built around the the mast support pole. If I remember right on the early models you have to remove the support pole to remove the table. That mean I would have to build a temp mast support inside. If anyone knows any tricks please pass them on. My wife like open interior, as we all know we have to keep the wife happy. Mahalo JOHN
 
Doug4bass

Doug4bass

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Jun 9, 2004
615
Catalina 385 Marquette. Mi
I highly doubt that the table was built around the compression post. On my C-270 the table had a hinged cutout to accommodate removing the table. After looking at C-28 interior photos online, it appears this 28 is the same. Tables were built offsite by H&L Woodworking.
 
Siamese

Siamese

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Aug 2, 2009
651
Catalina 315 Muskegon
My Catalina is a 28 MKII, which features the newer style table. It attached to the mast support, but received most of it's support from a second support aft of the mast.

We removed the table. Unlike the early tables, our table only folded down on on side, so it effectively took up more interior space when not in use. Removing the table and the base for the support left a large hole in our carpet, so I templated the floor and cut carpet to fit...very nice.

We seldom miss the table, and reap the benefit of an amazingly open cabin for a 28 footer. For us, it's been a good modification. And, if the need arises, we now have a functional stripper pole.

If I recall correctly, the earlier tables folded on both sides, so it takes up less space when not in use. Actually, I might opt for such a table, but I don't want it bad enough to actually build it.

Sorry I can't help you with the any tricks to facilitate removal of your table. Not having seen your attachment hardware, I'm clueless. All I can offer is validation that having a wide open cabin is nice. We mostly daysail, with a few long weekend cruises throughout our Michigan summer. It's nice not to feel cramped.
 
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