I recently purchased a 1986 Hunter 34. While I have overhauled many of the systems on the vessel, I have yet to understand if the salon table can be converted into a bunk. I contacted hunter marine about this and they said they thought it did. They had no explaination how. What I find perplexing about this is the steel pole that sopports the table. Where does that go? Any help would be appreciated. Scott Donovan Prime Meridian
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Scott: The way this works on the H'31 is: 1. Remove the cushions 2. Lift the end of the table that is supported by the pole. 3. Remove the pole (this may be difficult if it has not been done for some time) 4. Release the "L" brackets that hold the table to the bulkhead. 5. Lower the table to sit on the settee bench. 6. Figure out the cushion jibsaw. 7. Let kids and people that you really don't care about sleep on it, because it is uneven (but better than the floor) Really, the pole is chrome plated steel and the floor mount is alum. or sometype of cast metal. This thing can really corrode. I would recommend that you clean the pole and the mount very good and then spray with some lubricant. I usually clean mine every season or so. Hope this helps.
Scott: The way this works on the H'31 is: 1. Remove the cushions 2. Lift the end of the table that is supported by the pole. 3. Remove the pole (this may be difficult if it has not been done for some time) 4. Release the "L" brackets that hold the table to the bulkhead. 5. Lower the table to sit on the settee bench. 6. Figure out the cushion jibsaw. 7. Let kids and people that you really don't care about sleep on it, because it is uneven (but better than the floor) Really, the pole is chrome plated steel and the floor mount is alum. or sometype of cast metal. This thing can really corrode. I would recommend that you clean the pole and the mount very good and then spray with some lubricant. I usually clean mine every season or so. Hope this helps.
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Gary Dawson
Converting table
MY 1988 H35 had a similiar situation. I replaced the bracket connection between the table and the alum. leg because it had been epoxy glued in place. My solution was a captains chair bracket with the same diameter as the leg. It is now easy to remove because there is a handle for tightening and untightening. My next project is to replace the cushions with a flat foam material so the bed is more comfortable.
MY 1988 H35 had a similiar situation. I replaced the bracket connection between the table and the alum. leg because it had been epoxy glued in place. My solution was a captains chair bracket with the same diameter as the leg. It is now easy to remove because there is a handle for tightening and untightening. My next project is to replace the cushions with a flat foam material so the bed is more comfortable.
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Derek Rowell
H34 Salon Table
The sole mounted pedestal base for my H34 table completely corroded through. I replaced it with a Garelick table leg (from West Marine) - it's anodized aluminum and looks way better than the original. The problem was that they misreported the height, and I had to put a 1.25 inch block under the table to make it level! BTW - to remove the table from the clips on the wall you have to lower it slightly first. Derek
The sole mounted pedestal base for my H34 table completely corroded through. I replaced it with a Garelick table leg (from West Marine) - it's anodized aluminum and looks way better than the original. The problem was that they misreported the height, and I had to put a 1.25 inch block under the table to make it level! BTW - to remove the table from the clips on the wall you have to lower it slightly first. Derek
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Bryan C.
Gary - Qs re '88 35 bunk conversion
Gary, I'd be interested to learn a little more about the salon table conversion you did. On my boat, the salon table is supported by a frame that is welded to the compression post. Looks like a major effort (cutting, filing, building a new support) to convert the table to a sliding one that could support a wider berth. When you discussed the "bracket connection between the table and the alum. leg" what aluminum leg are you referring to? I don't think mine has any aluminum legs. Maybe our boats came with different salon table supporting arrangements. Thanks
Gary, I'd be interested to learn a little more about the salon table conversion you did. On my boat, the salon table is supported by a frame that is welded to the compression post. Looks like a major effort (cutting, filing, building a new support) to convert the table to a sliding one that could support a wider berth. When you discussed the "bracket connection between the table and the alum. leg" what aluminum leg are you referring to? I don't think mine has any aluminum legs. Maybe our boats came with different salon table supporting arrangements. Thanks
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Richard Skipworth
More Bunk
Scott, We bought a '87 last year and had the same problem. Through this site, I was instructed to take a hammer and lightly tap the bottom of the table to loosen it from the pole. Once the table was loose, the pole came right out. Right now I am trying to see if I can convert the whole area (dinette and settee) into one big bunk. Anyone have any thoughts? R. Skipworth "Enchantress"
Scott, We bought a '87 last year and had the same problem. Through this site, I was instructed to take a hammer and lightly tap the bottom of the table to loosen it from the pole. Once the table was loose, the pole came right out. Right now I am trying to see if I can convert the whole area (dinette and settee) into one big bunk. Anyone have any thoughts? R. Skipworth "Enchantress"
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Gary Dawson
Table Conversion
Bryan, It sounds like your table is supported completely different than mine. My table has one alum. support leg (approximately 3" diameter) which has a bracket screwed to the floor and another bracket screwed to the underside of the table. The table top has a notch which pockets around the compression post. I replaced the top bracket with a chair fitting which allows easy removal. The leg (post) can be removed from the floor bracket, allowing the table to drop directly down. The table is then supported by the seat which provides for an addditional bunk.
Bryan, It sounds like your table is supported completely different than mine. My table has one alum. support leg (approximately 3" diameter) which has a bracket screwed to the floor and another bracket screwed to the underside of the table. The table top has a notch which pockets around the compression post. I replaced the top bracket with a chair fitting which allows easy removal. The leg (post) can be removed from the floor bracket, allowing the table to drop directly down. The table is then supported by the seat which provides for an addditional bunk.
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