I'm considering replacing my dining table on a '92 30T with a smaller table. The current one (which is attached to the mast compression post) takes up to much space. I plan to have one built that is about 8 inches shorter and 6 inches narrower so it will swing completely out of the way over the starboard sette. Any thoughts on this or has anyone else done this.
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Randy.
Randy: I have not done this but I was just wondering. Does this eliminate the bunk that would be available if you need to make the settee into a berth? If it does can you store the table or a piece of plywood under a bunk to convert this if you need to do so. I would not get rid of the table in case you sell the boat. The next owner may want this option.
Randy: I have not done this but I was just wondering. Does this eliminate the bunk that would be available if you need to make the settee into a berth? If it does can you store the table or a piece of plywood under a bunk to convert this if you need to do so. I would not get rid of the table in case you sell the boat. The next owner may want this option.
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Gerald McCombs
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Andy
Same thoughts-different layout
The table on my 88 Hunter 30 is also very confining because of its size. However, its not hinged to the compression post, but mounted on an adjustable post, and used (when needed) to support an added berth. I like the idea of hinges that will swing it aside, but haven't seen any accomodating hardware. I'm thinking of simply removing the whole thing, and buiding a "stowable" folding-type table that can be set-up as either a table or a support for the berth when needed. I will keep the original and avoid unduly modifying the stock features of the boat.
The table on my 88 Hunter 30 is also very confining because of its size. However, its not hinged to the compression post, but mounted on an adjustable post, and used (when needed) to support an added berth. I like the idea of hinges that will swing it aside, but haven't seen any accomodating hardware. I'm thinking of simply removing the whole thing, and buiding a "stowable" folding-type table that can be set-up as either a table or a support for the berth when needed. I will keep the original and avoid unduly modifying the stock features of the boat.
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Randy
I'm the Guinea Pig
Sounds like I'm the guinea pig. Steve, i'm still working out the design and measurements, but I hope that I can retain the use of the bunk. if not i'll try storing a separate board to use for that purpose when we need it. (which is infrequent) I plan to make the table out of new wood and retain the existing table for resale as some of you suggested. (although I have no plans to sell our boat. We have had her for 5 years and she just gets better) Thanks
Sounds like I'm the guinea pig. Steve, i'm still working out the design and measurements, but I hope that I can retain the use of the bunk. if not i'll try storing a separate board to use for that purpose when we need it. (which is infrequent) I plan to make the table out of new wood and retain the existing table for resale as some of you suggested. (although I have no plans to sell our boat. We have had her for 5 years and she just gets better) Thanks
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Ray
me too
Our 90 H30 faces the same future, I've thought about shaving off a few inches on the outboard and aft ends of the table but would love to see what you come up with as an altenative. There's just the two of us and the room gained with a smaller table would offset the extra berth idea for now, but I would like to keep the original table stowed away at home for resale time.
Our 90 H30 faces the same future, I've thought about shaving off a few inches on the outboard and aft ends of the table but would love to see what you come up with as an altenative. There's just the two of us and the room gained with a smaller table would offset the extra berth idea for now, but I would like to keep the original table stowed away at home for resale time.
Randy!
Randy: Don't know how handy you are with plastic laminate, but this is a good table top. You can just make a pattern of your old table on a piece 5/8" plywood. They you can cut this down to your new size. Then you can either do the laminate yourself of take it to a counter top shop and have them do it for you. Another thought is to add a piece of wood trip around the edge. This can be nailed and glued to the edge so you have a first class finish. I would recommend that you use *sign board* for the top. This stuff is made with a smooth finish (unlike regular plywood) Then the underside of the table will not be rough. I am not familiar with your model of boat and would like to see what the table looks like before and after. Be sure to post some pictures of your project.
Randy: Don't know how handy you are with plastic laminate, but this is a good table top. You can just make a pattern of your old table on a piece 5/8" plywood. They you can cut this down to your new size. Then you can either do the laminate yourself of take it to a counter top shop and have them do it for you. Another thought is to add a piece of wood trip around the edge. This can be nailed and glued to the edge so you have a first class finish. I would recommend that you use *sign board* for the top. This stuff is made with a smooth finish (unlike regular plywood) Then the underside of the table will not be rough. I am not familiar with your model of boat and would like to see what the table looks like before and after. Be sure to post some pictures of your project.
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Bob Chase
Spring Project
After much discussion with the better half over the past few seasons concering size and shape, I hope to start on a modified table for our '89 H30 within the next month. It will be shorter with with the sides folding back over the top similiar to some of the cockpit tables for sale (we considered converting one of these, but it would not give us what we want). This reduces the size when not in use, and opens up the knee space all aound. There are just two of us for the most part, but the table should still comfortably seat at least four open, provide space for snacks closed, and open access to, and utilization of the starboard seatee which is pretty much cut off by the stock table. I will probably retain the storage box and cutting block. The final decision is the material. I originally was going to build it out of teak or teak ply, but am concerned that it might darken what is now a relatively bright and airy cabin. I have not come up with an option which I am happy with, however. We also want to retain the original table for resale, and have considered looking for an additonal bracket for the new table so that we could leave the original in place. Bob Chase
After much discussion with the better half over the past few seasons concering size and shape, I hope to start on a modified table for our '89 H30 within the next month. It will be shorter with with the sides folding back over the top similiar to some of the cockpit tables for sale (we considered converting one of these, but it would not give us what we want). This reduces the size when not in use, and opens up the knee space all aound. There are just two of us for the most part, but the table should still comfortably seat at least four open, provide space for snacks closed, and open access to, and utilization of the starboard seatee which is pretty much cut off by the stock table. I will probably retain the storage box and cutting block. The final decision is the material. I originally was going to build it out of teak or teak ply, but am concerned that it might darken what is now a relatively bright and airy cabin. I have not come up with an option which I am happy with, however. We also want to retain the original table for resale, and have considered looking for an additonal bracket for the new table so that we could leave the original in place. Bob Chase
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Randy Grayson
Spring Project
Bob, it sounds like your're ahead of me in the planning stage. Maybe you could provide Pictures as well. For the material, lowe's has table top hardwood in widths up to 20" in oak or pine or ash(i think). I might see how one of those finish out using cetol (which matches my interior finish nicely). If that doesn't work I'll consider a laminated top.
Bob, it sounds like your're ahead of me in the planning stage. Maybe you could provide Pictures as well. For the material, lowe's has table top hardwood in widths up to 20" in oak or pine or ash(i think). I might see how one of those finish out using cetol (which matches my interior finish nicely). If that doesn't work I'll consider a laminated top.
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Eric Steege
Looking at something similar on 84 H'31
I am looking into replacing my dining room table as well, and as I have started to design the new one, I realize that what I want to do is redesign my sette so that it is U-shaped, with a very small table that will expand twice in two directions: Twice toward the starboard, and twice toward the port. Each direction would have a second fold down leave that would bring the table out further so that six could dine. Two would sit on the port sette and four would sit in the original seating position in the dinette. In this configuration, the seat that was added to make the U would not be available, but if you fold up the starboard leave, then you could sit in the seat added for the U, but the table would be smaller. I will eventually diagram this out and make it available. Has anyone built anything like this before?
I am looking into replacing my dining room table as well, and as I have started to design the new one, I realize that what I want to do is redesign my sette so that it is U-shaped, with a very small table that will expand twice in two directions: Twice toward the starboard, and twice toward the port. Each direction would have a second fold down leave that would bring the table out further so that six could dine. Two would sit on the port sette and four would sit in the original seating position in the dinette. In this configuration, the seat that was added to make the U would not be available, but if you fold up the starboard leave, then you could sit in the seat added for the U, but the table would be smaller. I will eventually diagram this out and make it available. Has anyone built anything like this before?
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doug
table
Just bought the new 29 with my only hang up being the darn table. Takes up way too much space for a claustophobic person like me. I want to get a professional carpenter to make it into a drop leaf on both sides.
Just bought the new 29 with my only hang up being the darn table. Takes up way too much space for a claustophobic person like me. I want to get a professional carpenter to make it into a drop leaf on both sides.
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Bryce Grefe
dining tables
I redid my table on my H410 last summer. Found some drop leaf table hadware at http://www.rockler.com that worked very well, and waseasy to install/adapt to the existing table hardware. Bryce S/V Spellbinder
I redid my table on my H410 last summer. Found some drop leaf table hadware at http://www.rockler.com that worked very well, and waseasy to install/adapt to the existing table hardware. Bryce S/V Spellbinder
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Eric Steege
I was at Rockler yesterday
Rockler has Teak too. I believe that they have all that I need to build my new drop leaf table.
Rockler has Teak too. I believe that they have all that I need to build my new drop leaf table.
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