Problems with chart tables

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artboas

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Jun 1, 2009
1,845
Hunter 49 toronto
I think I've brought this up before, but can't find it in the archives.
Big problem (imho) with the chart table design.
The issue is they use what are called "Hollywood Hinges"
What happens with the lid open, is there is a large gap, the width of the table, between the 3 hinges.
Well, when is the tabke open?
When you have a bunch of crap on the top of the table, and you've just trying to peek inside.
Well, what hapoens?
All the pencils, and what have you, slide down the lid into the crack.
Then "CRUNCH!", as you get pencils, dividers, valuable swiss watches, jammed in the crack.
So, in no time you damage the chart table tip, and possibly some swiss watches.

So, what's the solution?
Easier than you think ( in principal) but a little trick in practice.,I have a whole write up on this.

The solutionis to remove the Hollywood latches,,
And install black plastic piano hinge.
Firstly, it looks GREAT
Secondly, no more damaged desk top

Here's a photo
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Now, it's a little tricky to do this.
If your intererested, I'll explain it all
 
Allan12210

Allan12210

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Jan 22, 2008
1,668
Hunter 34 Alameda CA
Art,

Very nice solution. Thanks for sharing. On my table the there were these raised metal hinges out in the middle of the table. They were a big pain when I would try and plot courses on my paper charts (I know who does that anymore?). Obviously, this was a long time ago. Never the less, the ruler would get wonky and the pencil would poke a hole in the chart. And I did crunch a pencil in the gap that would open up when lifting either of the two lids on mine. So I removed the four hinges and installed concealed hinges on the mating edges. That gave me a perfectly flat surface and the way they open keeps the corner edges in contact.

Did you ever manage to pinch the palm of your hand in that gap? I did and it really hurt.

Allan
 

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Jeff Jellick

Jeff Jellick

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Feb 16, 2012
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Hunter 45 CC Alamitos Bay, Long Beach
artboas said:
I think I've brought this up before, but can't find it in the archives.
Big problem (imho) with the chart table design.
The issue is they use what are called "Hollywood Hinges"
What happens with the lid open, is there is a large gap, the width of the table, between the 3 hinges.
Well, when is the tabke open?
When you have a bunch of crap on the top of the table, and you've just trying to peek inside.
Well, what hapoens?
All the pencils, and what have you, slide down the lid into the crack.
Then "CRUNCH!", as you get pencils, dividers, valuable swiss watches, jammed in the crack.
So, in no time you damage the chart table tip, and possibly some swiss watches.

So, what's the solution?
Easier than you think ( in principal) but a little trick in practice.,I have a whole write up on this.

The solutionis to remove the Hollywood latches,,
And install black plastic piano hinge.
Firstly, it looks GREAT
Secondly, no more damaged desk top

Here's a photo
View attachment 85775

Now, it's a little tricky to do this.
If your intererested, I'll explain it all
Click to expand
I have the exact problem with my chart table on our 2006 Hunter 45CC. So I am very interested. Please give me all the details, as it will be my next project.
Thanks, Jeff
 
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Benny17441

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May 24, 2004
7,179
CC 30 South Florida
Long winter, seems we are digging deep into the barrel. Good idea which I think would reduce the problem; I have always said "one hand for the boat and one hand for yourself" except when closing the chart table.
 
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artboas

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Jun 1, 2009
1,845
Hunter 49 toronto
I'm just documenting this now

Benny17441 said:
Long winter, seems we are digging deep into the barrel. Good idea which I think would reduce the problem; I have always said "one hand for the boat and one hand for yourself" except when closing the chart table.
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I went and purchased another hinge so that I can show all you guys exactly how to do this.
Honestly, this is a very tricky thing to get right the first time, and if it's a little off, it will look awful.
To install a blind piano hinge, usually everything is fixtured up, etc. This takes a little more on the fly approach.
Anyway, I'll make sure it's easy to follow
 
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artboas

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Jun 1, 2009
1,845
Hunter 49 toronto
Done the write-up

artboas said:
I went and purchased another hinge so that I can show all you guys exactly how to do this.
Honestly, this is a very tricky thing to get right the first time, and if it's a little off, it will look awful.
To install a blind piano hinge, usually everything is fixtured up, etc. This takes a little more on the fly approach.
Anyway, I'll make sure it's easy to follow
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But I'm having problems putting all the photos in document the site will accept.
I'll do a PDF, and get it online in a day or so
 
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artboas

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Jun 1, 2009
1,845
Hunter 49 toronto
Great news!!

artboas said:
I think I've brought this up before, but can't find it in the archives.
Big problem (imho) with the chart table design.
The issue is they use what are called "Hollywood Hinges"
What happens with the lid open, is there is a large gap, the width of the table, between the 3 hinges.
Well, when is the tabke open?
When you have a bunch of crap on the top of the table, and you've just trying to peek inside.
Well, what hapoens?
All the pencils, and what have you, slide down the lid into the crack.
Then "CRUNCH!", as you get pencils, dividers, valuable swiss watches, jammed in the crack.
So, in no time you damage the chart table tip, and possibly some swiss watches.

So, what's the solution?
Easier than you think ( in principal) but a little trick in practice.,I have a whole write up on this.

The solutionis to remove the Hollywood latches,,
And install black plastic piano hinge.
Firstly, it looks GREAT
Secondly, no more damaged desk top

Here's a photo
View attachment 85775

Now, it's a little tricky to do this.
If your intererested, I'll explain it all
Click to expand

I gave the document, with photos, to the forum moderator.
He's kindly offered to post it, so you can all see how to do this terrific upgrade.

Good luck!
 
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artboas

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Jun 1, 2009
1,845
Hunter 49 toronto
artboas said:
I think I've brought this up before, but can't find it in the archives.
Big problem (imho) with the chart table design.
The issue is they use what are called "Hollywood Hinges"
What happens with the lid open, is there is a large gap, the width of the table, between the 3 hinges.
Well, when is the tabke open?
When you have a bunch of crap on the top of the table, and you've just trying to peek inside.
Well, what hapoens?
All the pencils, and what have you, slide down the lid into the crack.
Then "CRUNCH!", as you get pencils, dividers, valuable swiss watches, jammed in the crack.
So, in no time you damage the chart table tip, and possibly some swiss watches.

So, what's the solution?
Easier than you think ( in principal) but a little trick in practice.,I have a whole write up on this.

The solutionis to remove the Hollywood latches,,
And install black plastic piano hinge.
Firstly, it looks GREAT
Secondly, no more damaged desk top

Here's a photo
View attachment 85775

Now, it's a little tricky to do this.
If your intererested, I'll explain it all
Click to expand
 
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