Trying to figure out how to sleep more than two in the boat. It appears the table can turn and some small kid could sleep in the v berth and have a cushion on the table to make the berth longer. Can the table also be lowered to the level of the seats and be used as a bunk? Sleeping on the seats only looks to narrow for a good nights sleep.
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Tom Wootton
No
Although there is a lip on the edge of the settee that would fit the table, it's a vestige of an earlier model. (It must have been very early, because my 1995 H26 won't do it either.) The boot for the centerboard prevents the table from dropping down to that level.
Although there is a lip on the edge of the settee that would fit the table, it's a vestige of an earlier model. (It must have been very early, because my 1995 H26 won't do it either.) The boot for the centerboard prevents the table from dropping down to that level.
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Jim Covey
V-berth
The settee won't convert to a bed but when the table is rotated around to make the V-berth a larger bed it's actually relatively comfortable. That's where my wife and I sleep on our H26 as the aft berth is a bit claustrophobic. Also, if there's only 2 people on the boat we usually leave the table in that configuration which gives more room in the saloon and still leaves enough table to sit at.
The settee won't convert to a bed but when the table is rotated around to make the V-berth a larger bed it's actually relatively comfortable. That's where my wife and I sleep on our H26 as the aft berth is a bit claustrophobic. Also, if there's only 2 people on the boat we usually leave the table in that configuration which gives more room in the saloon and still leaves enough table to sit at.
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alan
Well, it can be done but...
...would require re-engineering the table support system after the current one is removed to allow the table to lower enough. It is easier to do on a 260 as the table would fit into the existing grooves on the settees. In the keeled version (first called a 260 now renamed 270), the table comes standard to either extend the v-berth (like the 26 or 260) or drop into the settees like you want. Tom, I have a '94 26. I don't believe any of the 26's were ever made with the settee lip, only the 260/270 series. alan
...would require re-engineering the table support system after the current one is removed to allow the table to lower enough. It is easier to do on a 260 as the table would fit into the existing grooves on the settees. In the keeled version (first called a 260 now renamed 270), the table comes standard to either extend the v-berth (like the 26 or 260) or drop into the settees like you want. Tom, I have a '94 26. I don't believe any of the 26's were ever made with the settee lip, only the 260/270 series. alan
Sleep 6
I used to have a 1996 H26 and we slept 6 fairly comfortably many times. After reading a post on this site, I pinned the table up at the cabin roof which really opens things up. Two kids would sleep in the V while two adults slept in the aft berth. When you remove the back cushions on the settees they can sleep two more adults fairly comfortable. I considered installing a filler between the settees to make a larger berth. The filler board or boards could be stored under the V berth mattress and the foam insert could be made in a couple of smaller pieces which would store in the huge area under the V berth. Great boat! Jeff S/V Gail Force H33.5 1993
I used to have a 1996 H26 and we slept 6 fairly comfortably many times. After reading a post on this site, I pinned the table up at the cabin roof which really opens things up. Two kids would sleep in the V while two adults slept in the aft berth. When you remove the back cushions on the settees they can sleep two more adults fairly comfortable. I considered installing a filler between the settees to make a larger berth. The filler board or boards could be stored under the V berth mattress and the foam insert could be made in a couple of smaller pieces which would store in the huge area under the V berth. Great boat! Jeff S/V Gail Force H33.5 1993
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Tim Paul
Question for Jeff
I like the idea of being able to lift the table out of the way when needed. Did you drill another hole in the compression post for the pin to go through? Or did you find some other means to securely hold it up? I'm not crazy about the drilling option and am looking for other ideas (hose clamp or similar gizmo - ideally with a quick lock/release)to keep it secure and safe in the up position. Thanks
I like the idea of being able to lift the table out of the way when needed. Did you drill another hole in the compression post for the pin to go through? Or did you find some other means to securely hold it up? I'm not crazy about the drilling option and am looking for other ideas (hose clamp or similar gizmo - ideally with a quick lock/release)to keep it secure and safe in the up position. Thanks
Get Out Your Drill Tim
This has to be one of the best improvements I made to the boat! We left the table up 90% of the time. Even while sailing. After all it will be just as stable up as down when your finished and you won't have altered the original design for the next owner. Before you do this though get some kind of clamp and see for yourself how much it opens up the boat for accessing the V berth and storage under the seats. If you decide to go ahead here's how I went about the process. Lift the table slightly and pull the pin that is now used to support the table. If you have never done so...it slides out from either side. Purchase a drill bit to fit that hole and a bit for a starter hole if you don't have one. Slide the table to within a half inch of the cabin roof and clamp it off underneath. The half inch is necessary so the table won't rub against the cabin roof when sailing. Make sure the table is centered from left to right...sorry...port to starboard and mark with a Sharpie inside the slots were the support pin normally rests under the table. I left the table up while drilling for reference. THIS PART IS VERY IMPORTANT...don't drill from one side and out the other. Your center board line is inside there. Don't wanna nick that for sure. Drill from both sides and only as deep as needed. Finish off by using a small round file to clean up the burrs both outside and inside so the center board line doesn't chafe. I used a chain saw blade file laying around at home. That's it! Use the same support pin in either hole. It will take a little wiggling of the pin around the center board rope to install it in either hole especially when the rope is taught. This is an easy project that cost very little ...how often does that happen on a boat! Good Luck, Jeff S/V Gail Force H33.5 1993
This has to be one of the best improvements I made to the boat! We left the table up 90% of the time. Even while sailing. After all it will be just as stable up as down when your finished and you won't have altered the original design for the next owner. Before you do this though get some kind of clamp and see for yourself how much it opens up the boat for accessing the V berth and storage under the seats. If you decide to go ahead here's how I went about the process. Lift the table slightly and pull the pin that is now used to support the table. If you have never done so...it slides out from either side. Purchase a drill bit to fit that hole and a bit for a starter hole if you don't have one. Slide the table to within a half inch of the cabin roof and clamp it off underneath. The half inch is necessary so the table won't rub against the cabin roof when sailing. Make sure the table is centered from left to right...sorry...port to starboard and mark with a Sharpie inside the slots were the support pin normally rests under the table. I left the table up while drilling for reference. THIS PART IS VERY IMPORTANT...don't drill from one side and out the other. Your center board line is inside there. Don't wanna nick that for sure. Drill from both sides and only as deep as needed. Finish off by using a small round file to clean up the burrs both outside and inside so the center board line doesn't chafe. I used a chain saw blade file laying around at home. That's it! Use the same support pin in either hole. It will take a little wiggling of the pin around the center board rope to install it in either hole especially when the rope is taught. This is an easy project that cost very little ...how often does that happen on a boat! Good Luck, Jeff S/V Gail Force H33.5 1993
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