I sailed my 260 last year and the table seemed to be little more than an obstruction. I'm thinking of removing it to free up cabin space. Has anyone done this--I'm interested on hearing reasons for _not_ going ahead and removing it. Also, Is it much hassle to remove the compression post with the mast down? Thanks much-
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Jeff
Rotate It
Are you aware that you can lift and turn the table 360 degrees? When facing toward the bow it lengthens the V berth. I rotate my table to the starboard side and leave it there most of the time. That frees up my cabin quite a bit. Your right though, when it is rotated aft it takes up 1/2 the cabin. Wondered about the drop down feature other boats have though. "Festivity" 1996 H26
Are you aware that you can lift and turn the table 360 degrees? When facing toward the bow it lengthens the V berth. I rotate my table to the starboard side and leave it there most of the time. That frees up my cabin quite a bit. Your right though, when it is rotated aft it takes up 1/2 the cabin. Wondered about the drop down feature other boats have though. "Festivity" 1996 H26
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Jon Bastien
Isn't there a storage option
...under the V-berth? Or am I thinking of the 240? --Jon Bastien H23 '2 Sheets to the Wind'
...under the V-berth? Or am I thinking of the 240? --Jon Bastien H23 '2 Sheets to the Wind'
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Steve Petrie
Cut it down
I have a 94 H26 and I also turned the table toward the v-berth most of the time but then it was difficult to seat the four of us around the table. SO, I got out the saw ... Actually, I shortened the table by cutting about 10 inches off the "wide" end. I used sabre saw (very carefully) and then used a hand plane to smooth the curve. The white plastic trim was simply too ugly so I bent a piece of oak by the dry heat method and fastened it to the table edge. To permit using the v-berth, I also made a piece to fill in the gap between the table and the v-berth. This piece stores under the v-berth mattress. This was quite a project but we really like the room. Please contact me directly for more details as there are lots of little steps to consider.
I have a 94 H26 and I also turned the table toward the v-berth most of the time but then it was difficult to seat the four of us around the table. SO, I got out the saw ... Actually, I shortened the table by cutting about 10 inches off the "wide" end. I used sabre saw (very carefully) and then used a hand plane to smooth the curve. The white plastic trim was simply too ugly so I bent a piece of oak by the dry heat method and fastened it to the table edge. To permit using the v-berth, I also made a piece to fill in the gap between the table and the v-berth. This piece stores under the v-berth mattress. This was quite a project but we really like the room. Please contact me directly for more details as there are lots of little steps to consider.
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Dave Oberholtzer
raise table
I have a H26 and the previous owner had a really smart idea, he drilled an additional hole in the compression pole that the table mounts on so the table can be raised out of the way (just a few inches from the ceiling). I use the same pin to hold the table in its upper position as is lower position. He told me that the big concern when drilling is not to catch the line that travels through the post to raise the center board. Just take your time and it should come out ok. It is really nice to beable to raise the table up for daily operations and lower it for dinners. If you have any questions email me at ober@directweb.com. David Oberholtzer "Hydrotherapy"
I have a H26 and the previous owner had a really smart idea, he drilled an additional hole in the compression pole that the table mounts on so the table can be raised out of the way (just a few inches from the ceiling). I use the same pin to hold the table in its upper position as is lower position. He told me that the big concern when drilling is not to catch the line that travels through the post to raise the center board. Just take your time and it should come out ok. It is really nice to beable to raise the table up for daily operations and lower it for dinners. If you have any questions email me at ober@directweb.com. David Oberholtzer "Hydrotherapy"
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Harvey Small
Drop Leaf It!
I cut the port side of the table on my Hunter 26, put in some hinges & a slide on the bottom. Usually it's in the down position, and it makes going forward a lot easier belowdecks! Harvey Small s/v Waiting for the Sun
I cut the port side of the table on my Hunter 26, put in some hinges & a slide on the bottom. Usually it's in the down position, and it makes going forward a lot easier belowdecks! Harvey Small s/v Waiting for the Sun
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Mike Pajewski
I've thought about it
Harvey, I've given that a lot of thought since I bought my 26 4 years ago. How did you solve the multiple layer issue. Some pictures in the photo forum would be great here. Mike Pajewski H26 "Loon"
Harvey, I've given that a lot of thought since I bought my 26 4 years ago. How did you solve the multiple layer issue. Some pictures in the photo forum would be great here. Mike Pajewski H26 "Loon"
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Greg
Went ahead and did it
Thanks for all of your different solutions. Being single, I decided I do not need the xtra berths and took the most radical solution--totally removed the table. After using it for a day on Lake Michigan, I am pleased with the results--it has freed up an enormous amount of room to maneuver and now the lockers under the seats are far more accessible. Not the approach for everyone, but works for me. Thanks again. -Greg
Thanks for all of your different solutions. Being single, I decided I do not need the xtra berths and took the most radical solution--totally removed the table. After using it for a day on Lake Michigan, I am pleased with the results--it has freed up an enormous amount of room to maneuver and now the lockers under the seats are far more accessible. Not the approach for everyone, but works for me. Thanks again. -Greg
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