Tiller Boat Cockpit Table

[cb32863]

Really would like a nice folding cockpit table for my 235 for when we are on the hook that we can "sit at". All you tiller boaters, what do you use? I have been Googling and there are a multitude of options but, want to know what you are using. Would want it to be wood as well, cause it looks better.

Thanks!

 

[markwbird]

I use an old fashioned folding TV tray type table. Store it below. You can modify it for boat use by adding a nonslip surface and adding a raised lip around the perimeter. Holes for cups, etc.

 

[sail sfbay]

Do an internet search on "cockpit table for a tiller sailboat" and see images of cockpit tables on tiller boats, including markwbird's suggestion.

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[Charlie Jones s/v Tehani]

Here's mine on my 21 footer

 

[cb32863]

I use an old fashioned folding TV tray type table. Store it below. You can modify it for boat use by adding a nonslip surface and adding a raised lip around the perimeter. Holes for cups, etc.

I found something like this on Amazon and ordered it. Should be a good size but, actual use will tell of course. Thanks!

 

[cb32863]

Here's mine on my 21 footerView attachment 183495


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Might look in to making something like this down the road. Nice!

 

[sail sfbay]

Below is another idea with one attached to / balanced on the tiller. This link describes how (with a diagram) o make a Cockpit Table For A Tiller-Steered Boat.

http://www.cc27association.com/pdf/table.pdf

 

[Charlie Jones s/v Tehani]

Might look in to making something like this down the road. Nice!

Here's the back side all folded up

 

[srimes]

Here's mine on my 21 footerView attachment 183495


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Nice. I already have brackets there for the mast crutch. Another project for the list!

 

[shemandr]

For our Ranger 29 we had a stock foldable Teak table. Wait we still have it. here’s a pic. Worked great but we could not put our legs under it.

 

[cb32863]

Finally arrived and gave it a test drive yesterday in the slip. Going to work quite well I think. It was a bit spendy at $60 but, it is solid wood and folds so it can fit in the quarter berth. Planning on making the small table that is on the 235 website as well later this fall or winter to augment the area.

Link on Amazon for table: Amazon.com: PRESTO PRODUCTS COMPANY American Trails Arizona Folding Table with Solid Red Oak: Kitchen & Dining

 

[Ron20324]

Sorry I cannot find a pic of my ex-1992 B235, hull 430... First off, I raised my B235 rudder up one "dimple". That gave more room in people's lap when sitting in the aft cockpit area. I could swing the tiller up and bungee it to the backstay. This allowed me to mount on the transom top, 2 handrail bases- kind of like the feet on a wheeled helm. trim them shorter to just allow a clevis pin to go through the base and tube. Uprights of various ss tube would position the table at a usable height. Same kind of base on the bottom of the table, though THEY need not be shortened if desired.At the front end of the table I put a table-to-floor leg for support. Rubber bumper on the bottom, the base on the bottom of the table.

IIRC, the table was a teak-looking piece of wood from a bed headboard, (OEM was particle board laminated). IN each corner of the table I cut a hole to hold a plastic cup holder.

 

[Jackdaw]

I picked this teak table for the width of its legs... with a tiny shave they fit/wedge into the cockpit where it is very hard if not impossible to tip over. Four people can sit at it, kind on each corner. But we never have fancy eats in the cockpit, its more of a place to hold snacks and finger food. And wine glasses. About $120, but being all teak and stainless it should last forever.