Sorry for a "newbie" question...I have just made an offer on a H34 ...when inspecting the boat neither I or the broker could determine how to make the dinette into a double berth..it appeared that the chrome post was fixed??can you help? Thanks
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Remove Post
The chrome post is pressure fit and should pull out. Lift up on the table first (not too much) from the outside edge to pull the top of the post out then wiggle out the bottom. Sometimes corosion will "weld" them in place. I generally like to use some boshield or other lubricant each time i take them apart. To get the table off of the wall brackets, lower the table front edge about 4-5" and then lift the bracket up (rear of table) off of the wall. Table will set between seats. It is a puzzle to figure where the cushions go.
The chrome post is pressure fit and should pull out. Lift up on the table first (not too much) from the outside edge to pull the top of the post out then wiggle out the bottom. Sometimes corosion will "weld" them in place. I generally like to use some boshield or other lubricant each time i take them apart. To get the table off of the wall brackets, lower the table front edge about 4-5" and then lift the bracket up (rear of table) off of the wall. Table will set between seats. It is a puzzle to figure where the cushions go.
Cushions
We have an H34 and here is what we do with the cushions. Once you have the table down, push the two seat cushions into the center on top of the table and then the two seat back pieces go on either end. They should fit in there snug. You don't have a completely rectangular cushion when all is said and done, but just throw a fitted sheet over it. Some folks either have extra cushions made or use memory foam. Plenty comfy as is for us though.
We have an H34 and here is what we do with the cushions. Once you have the table down, push the two seat cushions into the center on top of the table and then the two seat back pieces go on either end. They should fit in there snug. You don't have a completely rectangular cushion when all is said and done, but just throw a fitted sheet over it. Some folks either have extra cushions made or use memory foam. Plenty comfy as is for us though.
I disabled the locking wall brackets and replaced
the post with teak. The top of the table is held down now with toggles. Just twist and lift. I've been having trouble posting photos. If it doesn't appear, see photo #25 on my web site. Oh hell, go there anyway. The picture is bigger. And photo #23 shows the teak leg. And if you can't get the post out with a big hammer, just unscrew the receptacles. Take the whole mess to an RV store for a new one.
the post with teak. The top of the table is held down now with toggles. Just twist and lift. I've been having trouble posting photos. If it doesn't appear, see photo #25 on my web site. Oh hell, go there anyway. The picture is bigger. And photo #23 shows the teak leg. And if you can't get the post out with a big hammer, just unscrew the receptacles. Take the whole mess to an RV store for a new one.
The post is just stuck...
in the fittings in the cabin sole and under the table. Spray around the joint of the bottom connection with WD-40 and let it sit for a while then have someone gently tap on the leg while you lift up on the table edge. Once it pops out of the sole fitting you will be able to wiggle it around to loosen it from the table bottom fitting. The table then drops down and forms the platform that Jared described. Take the table leg home and run both ends on a wire wheel to clean them off then spray them with teflon sail track spray and the post should slip in and out easily after you clean the sole and table fitting very well too. Or, you can go first cabin as Fred did and produce a work of art <GRIN>! After an inflated queen size matress pinned me against the port settee like pulling the inflator cord on a life raft inside the cabin, we found a Coleman twin size inflatable mattress fit the space quite well and was more comfortable than the standard cushions, which are a little on the thin side. Our A/C unit is under the aft seat and the air matress provides nice acoustical insulation when its running. S/V Intrepid H34 #113
in the fittings in the cabin sole and under the table. Spray around the joint of the bottom connection with WD-40 and let it sit for a while then have someone gently tap on the leg while you lift up on the table edge. Once it pops out of the sole fitting you will be able to wiggle it around to loosen it from the table bottom fitting. The table then drops down and forms the platform that Jared described. Take the table leg home and run both ends on a wire wheel to clean them off then spray them with teflon sail track spray and the post should slip in and out easily after you clean the sole and table fitting very well too. Or, you can go first cabin as Fred did and produce a work of art <GRIN>! After an inflated queen size matress pinned me against the port settee like pulling the inflator cord on a life raft inside the cabin, we found a Coleman twin size inflatable mattress fit the space quite well and was more comfortable than the standard cushions, which are a little on the thin side. Our A/C unit is under the aft seat and the air matress provides nice acoustical insulation when its running. S/V Intrepid H34 #113
Corrosion!
The post is chrome plated steel, the floor receiver is either alum or some type of pot metal. They tend to corrode. I would try squirting a little liquid wrench, WD-40 etc. into the top and the bottom and let it sit for a while. Then start banging on the bottom of the table with your hand. It should release on one end or the other. I assume that you are in a salt water environment. We are in fresh water, but we still have this problem. I never drop my table, cause I do not want that many people sleeping on my boat, but it should allow the table to sit between the two seats. The table should have a couple of cleats that hold the table in place and prevent it from sliding fore/aft.
The post is chrome plated steel, the floor receiver is either alum or some type of pot metal. They tend to corrode. I would try squirting a little liquid wrench, WD-40 etc. into the top and the bottom and let it sit for a while. Then start banging on the bottom of the table with your hand. It should release on one end or the other. I assume that you are in a salt water environment. We are in fresh water, but we still have this problem. I never drop my table, cause I do not want that many people sleeping on my boat, but it should allow the table to sit between the two seats. The table should have a couple of cleats that hold the table in place and prevent it from sliding fore/aft.
Thanks
Thamks to all for your responses...hopefully negotiations will be completed next week and closing soon after... Mark
Thamks to all for your responses...hopefully negotiations will be completed next week and closing soon after... Mark
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