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adamb
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Initially Posted - 11/28/2004 : 22:31:23

I hate the way the dining table system works in my 1984 C25 - I have the "non dinet" layout (standard I think).
here is my plan - cut the table short by about 14" and mount it to a 4" thick block running horizontal at knee hight - so that it folds down - then build shelves on the bulkhead in that 4" gap.

This is basicly stealing ideas from one or two postings i have seen on the forum.

Thoughts - pictures - suggestions, condemnation, inspiration?

Norwegian Blue
Jacksonville, FL
1984 Standard Rig, Fixed Keel, Traditional Layout

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lcharlot
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Response Posted - 11/29/2004 : 07:58:49

There are at least two C-25's in my sailing club that have had the "traditional" style table modified similar to what you are proposing. It seems to be a pretty popular mod. One thing you might want to consider doing is to make the new table out of marine plywood instead of modifying the original table, which is particle board and much heavier than a plywood table would be.

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ilnadi
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Response Posted - 11/29/2004 : 13:23:06

We are planning a similar undertaking. We have a 2-year-old running around and will probably knock the table off the brackets given the chance. Also I like the idea of being able to use the table underway (that may be tough without a fiddle(?) to hold things on the table). To that end, I like the heavier material to weigh the table down.

To be more pragmatic, I think we'll do it in two steps:

1. Cut the table and mount it using hinges (see Compass Rose http://www.catalina25-250.org/tech/tech25/crose1.html). I want to mount the hinges exactly where the current brackets are bolted, thus the existing leg will work (with a new hole in the sole)

2. Move the table away from the bulkhead (see Wind Lass http://www.catalina25-250.org/tech/tech25/windls1.html). I looked for off-the-shelf-shelves (sorry

) but have not found any yet that fits the job.

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ronrryan
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Response Posted - 11/29/2004 : 14:48:10

Orion's standard table is out of the boat and in my garage. I am taking it tomorrow to a formica shop, after I remove the piano hinge, and ask them to cut it and glue a strip on the cut portion on both pieces, after which it will get the cleat and hinge treatment to the bulkhead .If I can ever figure out how to post pictures will send some of various mods to the tech tips, although I am a pretty crude workman compared to some wonderful ones on this site (However since my wife accuses me of hanging pictures with 1/2 inch bolts, few things I put up ever fall down). Fair winds, ron srsk Orion #2343 SW FL

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JimB517
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Response Posted - 11/29/2004 : 17:06:43

Ron - if you need help with posting pictures either

(1) email them to spike@starrstuff.com with a note saying where you would like them posted, or

(2) if you don't have a digital camera you can mail me prints and I'll scan them. Enclose a self addressed envelope and I'll even send the prints back!

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ronrryan
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Response Posted - 11/29/2004 : 19:42:23

Jim, thank you most kindly for your offer. I also received backchannel info from Buzz. Bless you both, ron

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ilnadi
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Response Posted - 11/30/2004 : 09:49:14

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ronrryan
 Orion's standard table is out of the boat and in my garage. I am taking it tomorrow to a formica shop, after I remove the piano hinge, and ask them to cut it and glue a strip on the cut portion on both pieces,...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

I was going to cut the pieces and glue on a teak trim piece. After I saw your post I realized formica will look cleaner. If I cannot find a piece myself I'll call a local cabinet shop. Thanks.

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ronrryan
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Response Posted - 11/30/2004 : 21:24:43

Today I found a local cabinet shop listed under "countertops" in our local yellow pages. It was in a rather grungy local industrial area. No sign, display shop, or other paraphenalia of success. Opened door to powerful smell of contact glue, two guys working like beavers. Showed them the pieces I had, with lines drawn for cutting. Oldr guy says "lets do it now, if you leave it well keep putting it off". It helped he was a sailor, of all the luck.Fifteen minuts later I had FOUR pieces, all cut, trimmed, and finished, the two to go back as a foldup table and the leftovers as two more tables I will find some place to use. What a deal. I recommend looking for the low-key working guys. Will post pictures eventually, fair winds, ron Orion #2343 in Venice, FL

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adamb
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Response Posted - 12/03/2004 : 19:38:25

All good ideas - I have toyed with the idea of substituing plywood for the heavy formica - and have a couple questions and one sort of crazy thought.
Question: why "marine ply" - i have some great brazilian sand ply 3/4" I got from Home Depot and was thinking of applying several coats of Cetol or Epifanes marine Varnish to this?

Thought: The darned table needs to be "held down" is some fashon - and I was thinking of a telescoping pole between the cabin roof and the table top?

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