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OLarryR
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Initially Posted - 02/02/2006 : 06:44:59

Not that I need to start another project yet but...curious if anyone has converted the large table that hangs on the bulkhead into a shorter table that can pivot into an open position from a swing type hinge.

The Catalina 25 has a large table, much larger than what I had for my 1980 ODay 23. However, the table arrangement on my ODay 23 was at least to me far superior in that you just unlocked the top of the table from the bulkhead and the table then just pivoted down into it's position. My thought is that I would be willing to sacrifice some table length on the Catalina if I replaced the existing support hinge with one that would allow the table to swing down. Lot easier to set up that way and also do not have to install those locks to prevent the table from accidentally popping out of the current support hinges.

Larry
'89 Robin's Nest#5820, Potomac River/Quantico, Va
http://catalina25.homestead.com/olarryr.html

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 02/02/2006 : 10:36:39

Yes it would be considerably shorter, you also need to arrange for the hinge to stand off from the bulkhead so there is room for the top table panel. You would want to make your cuts at the bulkead end of the table so you would not need to worry about the edge finish. This is the project I started earlier this winter and decided I would replace the current rediculously heavy partcle board with teak which led me to various websites with teal edge trim. I decided that gaining the wall space for storage was important to me so I walked away from the hinged table. I have since modified my project to a removable solid teak end table.

I still have the large table stored under a settee for the rare occations that I will need it. I also have two more pieces of the solid teak I used for the end table and anm considering making an addition to the little table involving removable hinges, so I can get the monster off the boat and add on the teak exstension if I want more room. It too would have the piano hinge on the two sections and fold out like the stock table for starboard guests.

Edited by - Frank Hopper on 02/02/2006 10:53:38

John P
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Response Posted - 02/02/2006 : 12:34:33

Nice project Frank!

Hey, what is that a picture of on the wall? Certainly a boat on her ear!

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 02/02/2006 : 12:43:20

Thanks, the photo is of my father in law around 1940 on a plywood kit scow, it's about 16 ft, in Long Beach harbor. I just put it up while on the hard this winter. He died in 1974, 10 years before we got into sailing, we figure he is proud of us and will enjoy the ride.

Edited by - Frank Hopper on 02/02/2006 12:44:09

OLarryR
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Response Posted - 02/02/2006 : 23:39:35

Frank,

Nice wood ! What do you do - use teak oil ? I seem to recall you mentioning that you prefer the teak oil over other options.

What is that above the V-Berth, just in front of the hatch? Is that a mirror ? I can't quite make it out.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 02/03/2006 : 11:34:58

I use lemon oil on my boat's interior teak, however the solid teak I used for the table and the other pieces that you see on the foc'sle and the bridge deck came with varnish on them so I put about 6 more coats of Minwax Spar varnish on them. here is the board you ask about; the 89 has a much larger anchor locker and it was a huge white wall so I thought this put a nice teak touch to it. The board has raised Holly strips in it and the heavy brass plaque between the strips simply says "welcome aboard". You may need to lighten your monitor to see it better.

Here is a better photo of the teak with holly strips. I will do my exterior teak in the next week or two.

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danandlu
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Response Posted - 02/03/2006 : 12:12:46

Frank,

Beautiful work. Any particular brand of lemon oil? I found an old can of Scott's Liquid Gold on Chesapeake and was going to use it but I don't like the smell. I'm sure I'll like lemon better.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 02/03/2006 : 12:22:39

I use Old English

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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 02/03/2006 : 12:41:04

Frank,

Thanks for clueing me in on the Welcome Sign. I would not have guessed that. Thought maybe you had a secret compartment there or a drawer. I know the anchor is there but who knows what one of you comes up with.

Your photos are great. I like that seat on the cockpit area - saw that before in another posting. You really do fine woodwork. You can just tell from the nice finish.

Larry

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