Hey gang, This situation concerns the H240 as I'm not sure any of Hunter's other boats have the feature allowing the table to be used either in the cockpit or the cabin. It's a handy little feature that I would not have given much thought to until I started using it. Now, if you have a 240 and have used it in the cockpit, you've no doubt noticed that it lists badly to port. This is due to the mounting bracket being mounted at an angle. However, down below, it rides perfectly level. It's only an inconvenience, I agree; but it's one of those little things that I can't get off my mind. The thought of shimming out the mount is a bad one because the degree of tilt would necessitate it being shimmed out a full inch (or more) at the top, creating a nasty hazard for unsuspecting shins, legs and what have you. Shimming the table wouldn't work because then it would be unlevel down below. So the other day, I had an epiphany and I'm looking for some help here either because someone else has thought of this idea as well. What I'd like to do is put an adjustable joint in the support arm so that it could be loosened, leveled and then tightened again. The kind I'm thinking about (I don't know what to call it) basically is two halves of a ball with serrated edges where the two halves meet so that it provides a measure of stability to keep it from slipping. This is adjusted by means of a thumb screw. Does anyone have any idea what I'm meanering about? I haven't been able to find it at a hardware store or anywhere else. I recieved some suggestions from another site, but they proved unsuccessful as well. Or does someone have a better way to tackle this issue?
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Dale Wile
New support leg...
I had a welding shop build a new table leg. It has the same size square end at the bottom for insertion into the socket in the floor of the cockpit, but the round tube is straight. I simply loosen the table top and move it to the cockpit, leaving the dogleg tube in the cabin. It places the table in the center of the cockpit, convenient for diners seated on both sides. It cost less that $25.00, welding and materials. I had to run the square end of the leg against a belt sander to give it the right taper to wedge into the socket. It makes a good addition to our post-sailing enjoyment of the boat. Nothing better than swinging on the hook, watching the sun set, eating barbecued steaks in the cockpit. Dale
I had a welding shop build a new table leg. It has the same size square end at the bottom for insertion into the socket in the floor of the cockpit, but the round tube is straight. I simply loosen the table top and move it to the cockpit, leaving the dogleg tube in the cabin. It places the table in the center of the cockpit, convenient for diners seated on both sides. It cost less that $25.00, welding and materials. I had to run the square end of the leg against a belt sander to give it the right taper to wedge into the socket. It makes a good addition to our post-sailing enjoyment of the boat. Nothing better than swinging on the hook, watching the sun set, eating barbecued steaks in the cockpit. Dale
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Doug Nowell
Not had this problem but .......
I have got fed up with the "table" 'cos it is so unstable that if you merely look at it everything shakes and things fall over / off it etc (and this is whilst moored!) Does anyone actually USE the table or is it just good for the brochure photos?
I have got fed up with the "table" 'cos it is so unstable that if you merely look at it everything shakes and things fall over / off it etc (and this is whilst moored!) Does anyone actually USE the table or is it just good for the brochure photos?
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Mark Cooper
Actually, I use mine pretty often
It's pretty stable to me, except for the 1 - 1.5 inch list to port which makes everything tend to roll or slide off. Are you sure that's not what you're experiencing?
It's pretty stable to me, except for the 1 - 1.5 inch list to port which makes everything tend to roll or slide off. Are you sure that's not what you're experiencing?
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GT Lowden
Two tables
I have a 23.5 that now has a tilt up table in the cabin which we just raise and secure when not in use and that gave me the freedom to modify the cockpit table and stand accordingly. One item that has been very useful on tables as well as the galley surface and tilt up, is some rubber sheeting that I found at Target. It's appearence is along the lines of expanded metal but made from rubber and only about 1/16th thick. It comes in a roll and is cut to size and has been very durable. Things may still fly off the tables, but they no longer slide off. GT Lowden s/v Serenity
I have a 23.5 that now has a tilt up table in the cabin which we just raise and secure when not in use and that gave me the freedom to modify the cockpit table and stand accordingly. One item that has been very useful on tables as well as the galley surface and tilt up, is some rubber sheeting that I found at Target. It's appearence is along the lines of expanded metal but made from rubber and only about 1/16th thick. It comes in a roll and is cut to size and has been very durable. Things may still fly off the tables, but they no longer slide off. GT Lowden s/v Serenity
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Ray Bowles
I used the table support post to mount a ...
PVC plastic 1 1/2" tee fitting to, that with minor modifications, makes a perfect tiller lock. It locks the rudder solid for towing and, acts as a manual solid autopilot for very long runs with the outboard. Allows for cleaning up the boat when returning to port or meals while sailing. All for $3. Ray sv Speedy
PVC plastic 1 1/2" tee fitting to, that with minor modifications, makes a perfect tiller lock. It locks the rudder solid for towing and, acts as a manual solid autopilot for very long runs with the outboard. Allows for cleaning up the boat when returning to port or meals while sailing. All for $3. Ray sv Speedy
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Bill Welsch
Level table????
...we use the table in both places, but mainly in the cockpit. Have not had the levelling issue you mentioned. Seems a little ironic, however, that "levelling" would be a concern given how tender the 240 is. I cant imagine it would ever be "level" unless it was on the trailer. Thats why we bought wine glasses with rubber bottoms... happy sailing Bill Welsch s/v Renewal
...we use the table in both places, but mainly in the cockpit. Have not had the levelling issue you mentioned. Seems a little ironic, however, that "levelling" would be a concern given how tender the 240 is. I cant imagine it would ever be "level" unless it was on the trailer. Thats why we bought wine glasses with rubber bottoms... happy sailing Bill Welsch s/v Renewal
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Per Albinsson
Swedish Table Solution
I put the round table on a bench in our garden - just perfect for a book and a drink. We found it quite useless in the boat; small, slippery, badly mounted and with stupid edges that wouldn't stop a glass or a plate on the run. We replaced it with a larger table, 36" by 45" with room for four people having dinner. A one-leg stand "Lagun" is very practical as you can rotate the table around two pivoting points. When not in use the table rests over the starboard sofa, when I am preparing dinner I move it towards the galley as a work surface and when the dinner is ready we can use it indoors or move it to the cockpit. I will put four pictures on the Photo Forum, I hope that they can solve your problems. By the way I heard that "Lilla My", another Swedish 240 installed a similar table this summer and that thjey are very satisfied.
I put the round table on a bench in our garden - just perfect for a book and a drink. We found it quite useless in the boat; small, slippery, badly mounted and with stupid edges that wouldn't stop a glass or a plate on the run. We replaced it with a larger table, 36" by 45" with room for four people having dinner. A one-leg stand "Lagun" is very practical as you can rotate the table around two pivoting points. When not in use the table rests over the starboard sofa, when I am preparing dinner I move it towards the galley as a work surface and when the dinner is ready we can use it indoors or move it to the cockpit. I will put four pictures on the Photo Forum, I hope that they can solve your problems. By the way I heard that "Lilla My", another Swedish 240 installed a similar table this summer and that thjey are very satisfied.
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Per Albinsson
Oooops!
Sorry about the measures, I am a metric man and made some miscalculation. The real table measure is 24 x 34 inches.
Sorry about the measures, I am a metric man and made some miscalculation. The real table measure is 24 x 34 inches.
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