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Blue Nose
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Initially Posted - 06/10/2009 : 12:16:48

Has anyone come up with (or seen) a good cockpit table setup on a c 25? Seems like it would be easy to put mounts on the transom that allows the table to be removed while sailing then put in place when needed.

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pastmember
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Response Posted - 06/10/2009 : 12:39:02

I found that even cup holders compromised the tiny C-25 cockpit, a table would be out of the question. I don't think there would be any room for anyone to sit at it. Some fish cleaning tables that hang over the side of the boat might work.

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danandlu
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Response Posted - 06/10/2009 : 12:44:33

Folding aluminum table from Wal-Mart. About $18. Stows out of the way on the swim ladder.

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millermg
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Response Posted - 06/10/2009 : 12:50:22

Here's the quickie I made that inserts in the tiller extension. Obviously for in-port use only

BTW regarding cupholders- up at the top of the picture you can see the bottom half of a hanging stainless cupholder they used to sell at Boater's World- I hang them from the loops the lifeline clips to. Works great, as I believe cup holders are an ESSENTIAL piece of equipment on any cruising vessel!

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Blue Nose
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Response Posted - 06/10/2009 : 14:47:54

Millermg,
That is a great table. can you post any pics of how it is attached to the tiller? What did you make it out of?

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millermg
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Response Posted - 06/10/2009 : 15:23:55

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Blue Nose
 Millermg,
That is a great table. can you post any pics of how it is attached to the tiller? What did you make it out of?
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This is the best pic I've got that shows it: you're seeing a plastic wing-nut thing w/ a ss threaded insert. Drill a hole in the center of the table, insert a bolt w/ a fender washer trough the top of the table and through the insert reciever for the tiller extension (assuming that your tiller has one) and tighten. Construction was pretty simple- piece of 3/8" mahogany plywood w/ mahogany trim routedw/ grooves and epoxied on, varnished.

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dave holtgrave
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Response Posted - 06/11/2009 : 07:59:55

dan and garner

you guys get the winners award.

two great solutions.
i love this site because we all like to share.

thanks again for the sharing.

dave holtgrave
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sailin carlyle lake in southern illinois.

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Alan Clark
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Response Posted - 06/11/2009 : 11:10:36

Garner, That is a GREAT Idea, Do You have size measurements for the Table? That is on My To Do List!
Much Thanks, Alan

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Response Posted - 06/11/2009 : 13:44:18

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dave holtgrave
i love this site because we all like to share.

thanks again for the sharing.

dave holtgrave
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sailin carlyle lake in southern illinois.
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Dave, you hit the nail on the head. That is why our $22 membership is such a bargain. I can't see why everyone won't join!

Steve A

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Prospector
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Response Posted - 06/11/2009 : 14:07:28

Sure the table looks good, bu tthe port mug is chipped, and there are old coffee rings in them. My admiral wouldn't approve. ;^)

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Deric
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Response Posted - 06/11/2009 : 14:45:13

The Tiller cockpit table allow for leg room. Nice.

Deric

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Alan Clark
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Response Posted - 06/13/2009 : 07:56:08

Chris, It IS A FRENCH PRESS,Though, He does have taste!

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Response Posted - 06/13/2009 : 08:15:13

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Alan Clark
 Chris, It IS A FRENCH PRESS,Though, He does have taste!
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Response Posted - 06/13/2009 : 18:52:34

The nice thing about this setup is when you get really drunk and don't want to get up to serve the next beverage to your friends you can just swing the tiller to the other side.

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Response Posted - 06/15/2009 : 16:15:07

My wife came up with a solution that takes up no space and is basically free. She glued a couple of strips of no-skid shelf liner under the ends of one of the wooden setee covers. We set that across the cockpit and it stays put. It is simple and has worked great for us.

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Response Posted - 06/16/2009 : 06:43:53

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by tbosch
 My wife came up with a solution that takes up no space and is basically free. She glued a couple of strips of no-skid shelf liner under the ends of one of the wooden setee covers. We set that across the cockpit and it stays put. It is simple and has worked great for us.
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Similar but different... We use the top hatchboard.

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Patrice C25
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Response Posted - 06/18/2009 : 06:51:58

Hi,

Here are some picts of the table I got.
The table is used at ancor, and is put together with only one screw. The top can be used as a filler between the dinnete and settee to make a full sized bed.

side way

These are old pictures, so glad about my last winter project, NEW cushion and covers.

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