My 1988 Mark II has the same U shaped table set up and although I might loose some space to stretch my legs with the "L" shaped dinette set up I appreciate the extra storage in the locker below the bulkhead and the bulkhead space to mount a picture or flat screen TV, etc. The table is mounted well onto its metal tubular pedestal and will take a knock. If you need to remove the table to work in that area (engine, holding tank, water pump, etc) simply stand it up on a towel or good cushion in front of the head door or stow it in the quarter berth.