My husband and I have an ongoing debate about the large table inside the Hunter 26. My vote is to make it much smaller so that we will have more activitie space for out grandchildren and sleeping room is not an issue. He thinks it will lower the value and will compromise the mast stability. We would love some feedback to support both sides and some pictures of cabin modifications you may have made. Thanks, lorbrkiss
Has anyone modified the table in the 26?
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Keep the original and...
make a second smaller one to fit in the place of the original. When you're ready to sell, there will be an extra table along with the original. This may add some [marginal] value since a prospective owner may be willing to pay a few extra dollars for the extra option.
make a second smaller one to fit in the place of the original. When you're ready to sell, there will be an extra table along with the original. This may add some [marginal] value since a prospective owner may be willing to pay a few extra dollars for the extra option.
H26 Table
There are pictures in the archives by one owner who cut his table down. See some of the links below. I think the table is very versatile. You can swing it out if you want to seat lots of people around it or work on charts. You can swing it back to make more room in the cabin or create a sleeping platform in the V bunk, or you can lift it up to get it completely out of the way and open up the cabin as you suggest. I do the latter when sailing or when just relaxing in the cabin. Some people drill another hole up high in the compression post to keep the table up, but I just wedge a stick under the table and use a Velcro strap to keep it secure. See my solution at: http://pws.chartermi.net/~gkobernus/H260_Web/images/table_up.jpg Here's more pics and discussion: http://archive.sailboatowners.com/archive/archivepview.tpl?sku=2000140092740.85&forumabr=sb&fno=5&model=260&forum=none&andor=wo&keyword=table&pr=p&ssite=HOW&srt=pdate&start=7&max=100&db=2000&cart=108902602538222 http://archive.sailboatowners.com/archive/archivepview.tpl?sku=2001134080925.89&forumabr=sb&fno=5&model=260&forum=none&andor=wo&keyword=table&pr=p&ssite=HOW&srt=pdate&start=2&max=100&db=2001&cart=108902602538222 http://archive.sailboatowners.com/archive/archivepview.tpl?sku=2003159160153.56&forumabr=sb&fno=5&model=260&forum=none&andor=wo&keyword=table&pr=p&ssite=HOW&srt=pdate&start=5&max=100&db=2003&cart=108902602538222
There are pictures in the archives by one owner who cut his table down. See some of the links below. I think the table is very versatile. You can swing it out if you want to seat lots of people around it or work on charts. You can swing it back to make more room in the cabin or create a sleeping platform in the V bunk, or you can lift it up to get it completely out of the way and open up the cabin as you suggest. I do the latter when sailing or when just relaxing in the cabin. Some people drill another hole up high in the compression post to keep the table up, but I just wedge a stick under the table and use a Velcro strap to keep it secure. See my solution at: http://pws.chartermi.net/~gkobernus/H260_Web/images/table_up.jpg Here's more pics and discussion: http://archive.sailboatowners.com/archive/archivepview.tpl?sku=2000140092740.85&forumabr=sb&fno=5&model=260&forum=none&andor=wo&keyword=table&pr=p&ssite=HOW&srt=pdate&start=7&max=100&db=2000&cart=108902602538222 http://archive.sailboatowners.com/archive/archivepview.tpl?sku=2001134080925.89&forumabr=sb&fno=5&model=260&forum=none&andor=wo&keyword=table&pr=p&ssite=HOW&srt=pdate&start=2&max=100&db=2001&cart=108902602538222 http://archive.sailboatowners.com/archive/archivepview.tpl?sku=2003159160153.56&forumabr=sb&fno=5&model=260&forum=none&andor=wo&keyword=table&pr=p&ssite=HOW&srt=pdate&start=5&max=100&db=2003&cart=108902602538222
Try a smaller one
We have a Hunter326. The table was way to big so we removed the table and had a much smaller one made from 3/4" thick starboard and used the same mounting bracket from the big table. We also drilled a hole in the post close to the ceiling so the new table can be slid up and secured close to the ceiling. It works great. The holes drilled in the post do NOT compromise the strength of the post.
We have a Hunter326. The table was way to big so we removed the table and had a much smaller one made from 3/4" thick starboard and used the same mounting bracket from the big table. We also drilled a hole in the post close to the ceiling so the new table can be slid up and secured close to the ceiling. It works great. The holes drilled in the post do NOT compromise the strength of the post.
table solution
My husband and I had the same table issue. The table was so heavy, I could barely slide it up the mast pole to the 2nd hole that holds the table to the ceiling. But, we hesitated to cut the table down because we needed the sleeping space for our two kids. I worked up my nerve and cut approximately 10 inches off the wide side of the table. Then I used the "curved" edge from that piece as a template for the final cut taking a total of about 14 inches off. Also using the same template, I made a board from pressed wood that spands the gap between the new cut edge of the table and the V-berth. There is a slight overlap of the board onto the table, but it works great. (I keep the section of board directly under the berth cushions). I re-used the plastic edge piece after routing a new channel on the wide end of table. The last modification was two cup holders added to the table near the center at the wide end. I cut two 4 inch holes and put in the same cup holders as used on the stern rail seats. No more cups-a-flying! The smaller table has improved access to the cabin seating and the V-berth. It is much easier to manage. Husband and I are happy with the result.
My husband and I had the same table issue. The table was so heavy, I could barely slide it up the mast pole to the 2nd hole that holds the table to the ceiling. But, we hesitated to cut the table down because we needed the sleeping space for our two kids. I worked up my nerve and cut approximately 10 inches off the wide side of the table. Then I used the "curved" edge from that piece as a template for the final cut taking a total of about 14 inches off. Also using the same template, I made a board from pressed wood that spands the gap between the new cut edge of the table and the V-berth. There is a slight overlap of the board onto the table, but it works great. (I keep the section of board directly under the berth cushions). I re-used the plastic edge piece after routing a new channel on the wide end of table. The last modification was two cup holders added to the table near the center at the wide end. I cut two 4 inch holes and put in the same cup holders as used on the stern rail seats. No more cups-a-flying! The smaller table has improved access to the cabin seating and the V-berth. It is much easier to manage. Husband and I are happy with the result.
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