Cockpit table leg ideas

[fred1diver]

Hello all, we are looking for ideas on adding a leg to our cockpit table.

I will try to get a picture when at the boat, but basically it is like an Edson table, but diy, the drink/binocular holder was modified to add a bar under it, the table slides between the holder and the bar, works ok, but it is leaning in the front(the bar would need to be further out) so we are thinking about adding a removeable or folding leg to support it.
What are you suggesting we do?

 

[PaulK]

We have a removable SS tube with a rubber foot for the outer end of our table. It fits into a hole in a block of wood on the underside of the table and we're careful not to kick it when the table's loaded.

 

[dmax]

If possible, think about an angled support from the pedestal, leaves more legroom, something like this: Cockpit Table Support Arm Z2664, Read Before Installing

 

[fred1diver]

Hey dmax, that looks great, thank you, unfortunately mine isn’t on a hinge so this won’t work for me, but if I do modify it to a hinged table, this would be wonderful

 

[Terry Cox]

Wrote an article awhile ago about our cockpit table, here: Hunter 42 Owner Modifications and Upgrades

 

[PaulK]

Hey dmax, that looks great, thank you, unfortunately mine isn’t on a hinge so this won’t work for me, but if I do modify it to a hinged table, this would be wonderful

From your description it sounds like the table rests on or is jammed somehow onto the tabernacle. You could put in one or more pins through it and into whatever it rests on to hold it more securely and then add the arm or foot.

 

[fred1diver]

The table rests on a large dowel and is supported from the top by the bottom of the drink/binocular holder.
If the table
Would be shorter it would be ok, but with the length and the wings, it is too heavy to fully support it

 

[PaulK]

The table rests on a large dowel and is supported from the top by the bottom of the drink/binocular holder.
If the table
Would be shorter it would be ok, but with the length and the wings, it is too heavy to fully support it

I think we need a picture to see what this setup is.

 

[leo310]

Take a look at this Pynsseu Folding Shelf Brackets 16 Inch，Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Foldable Wall Mount Shelf Bracket，Triangle Folding Shelf Bracket for Table Work and Bench，2 Pack : Amazon.ca: Tools & Home Improvement we have installed this 4 years ago and love the idea that we have no legs to hit and drop the table.

 

[fred1diver]

Nice idea, how did you mount it to the pedestal?

 

[leo310]

I use the legs at the pedestal