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Nautiduck
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Initially Posted - 09/26/2007 : 19:04:40

Like many, I felt that the stock table is too big and gets in the way. Here is my solution. I bought an AFI folding teak table and modded it. The table is meant to be mounted on the pedestal guard. I took off the hinge and glued the cup holder component to the table. Then I removed the folding leg and attached the metal ring from the old table with a piece of plywood to add strength. It makes a world of difference in getting around the cabin and access to the V-berth. Here are photos:

The table in its closed position is 13” wide.

Opened up it is 26” wide:

The underneath:

An easy mod and well worth it. The AFI stuff always looks a bit dull when it arrives but a coat of teak oil really makes it look good.

We cannot direct the winds but we can adjust our sails.

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Bubba
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Response Posted - 09/26/2007 : 19:35:58

Sweet!
I'll bet that gives you a LOT more room below.

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Steve Blackburn
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Response Posted - 09/26/2007 : 19:38:29

And you screwed the pedestal straight to the floor? What/who are AFI?

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 09/26/2007 : 19:42:13

As the guys with the golden arches would say "I'm lovin' it!"

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johnsonp
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Response Posted - 09/26/2007 : 20:17:59

The table also rotates about 15 degrees from side to side.
paulj

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 09/26/2007 : 20:18:56

Steve, that photo is the bottom of the table, not the floor. AFI is the company that makes all the teak items that West Marine, Defender, etc sell.

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SEAN
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Response Posted - 09/26/2007 : 21:38:31

Nice Randy !! ,

whats AFI ?

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Steve Raffel
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Response Posted - 09/26/2007 : 21:40:21

There seems to be a piece of wood under the front end of the table in the first 2 pictures. I am not referring to the plywood support you added in the bottom picture. Is that correct or am I seeing something else?

Defender sells a similiar table from Holland Marine. It appears to be a little smaller. Did you consider that one?

Thanks for your help.

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 09/26/2007 : 21:57:14

Steve, that is a piece of teak trim that probably serves to add strength to the end of the table. The table you mention in Defender would probably work well. It does not have the cup holder component but without the hardware (nice they give that option!) it is $50 less than the AFI. Edson also has a teak table that would work but it is $700! So I think the Defender table would be a good choice although we did want a glass/cup holder at the table.

Edited by - Nautiduck on 09/26/2007 21:57:50

delliottg
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Response Posted - 09/27/2007 : 08:43:10

Nice looking table Randy. How easy to get to your bilge if necessary? I see that the pedestal foot covers the forward edge of the hatch.

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 09/27/2007 : 11:19:53

David, the pedestal foot is where it has always been. There is a cut across the teak bilge cover just in front of the pedestal foot. The rest of the cover just lifts up.

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piseas
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Response Posted - 09/27/2007 : 12:20:17

All those tables look great abiet a little pricy. Just wish they had a ridge around them so plates, etc. would not fall off if you had to leave table quickly. I have seen what others have made themselves but maybe like rest of you, I dont have woodshop.

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delliottg
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Response Posted - 09/27/2007 : 13:53:19

Oh, I see. Ours doesn't have the foot, it's just attached to the keel step, and nowhere else.

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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 09/27/2007 : 18:51:51

Nice job on that table Randy.

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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 09/28/2007 : 06:28:17

Very nice table Randy, and if fiddles are ever desired on the smaller table (folded footprint), they can be added.

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Navy1
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Response Posted - 01/14/2008 : 12:17:39

Hi Guys, Here's a somewhat related subject to your retrofit projects on your boats. I found that when I want to make a copy of one of your projects, if I click "print" of that page on my computer I get a lot of wasted paper and other stuff I don't need, not to mention the wasted ink. So what works good is to bring up the individual picture of a project on the screen, take a "digital" pic of just that project pic you need for reference. Then I transfer that picture from my digital camera to my Kodak Easy Share memory and then I can run off a 3x5 pic only. Works good. Roger

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Prospector
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Response Posted - 01/14/2008 : 15:06:00

In place of fiddles... I picked up a pair of router pads at Home Depot this week - they were in a clearance bin for $15 each. These are pads you put under a workpiece to get it to stay put while you router it. They are quite grippy, and I think they wil lsave us the need to put in fiddles. The link below will take you to a similar item. Its just an idea, I'll let you know how it works after the summer.

http://www.grizzlyimports.com/products/Router-Pad-Tan/G1530

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britinusa
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Response Posted - 01/14/2008 : 19:33:25

Roger, in internet explorer, just right click on the image and select 'print picture', saves a lot of hassle.

Paul

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AADIVER
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Response Posted - 01/16/2008 : 23:54:55

For a super cheap but effective table mod, check out mine on Technical Tips. Did the whole thing for under 40 bucks.

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Turk
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Response Posted - 01/18/2008 : 06:31:47

Wow, that's a nice table. Nice work!

A year ago my wife got me 1 plank of teak from a faraway hardware store. It was about 9 0r 10 inches wide and 1 " thick. It was about $135 or so. Here is what I made from it. Not as fancy as yours, but it is very functional and I love the smaller size. It stays up all the time because it is never in the way. The smell of teak also adds to the interior.

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jlannutti
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Response Posted - 01/18/2008 : 06:37:29

I like the look of this Mod and may try it. I have a 98 WM but it has no pedestal. I have the teak and holly floor. There is a small low "coffee" table that is permanently there. The larger table has swing down tubular legs that support it...not very well I might add. Is this the configuration that you bagan with and, if so, wherte did you get the support leg and base shown in the picture. Next time I get over to the boat I'll snap a picture and post it.
Thanks,
Joe

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jlannutti
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Response Posted - 01/18/2008 : 10:29:31

I apologize for the typos in my previous post. I need to utilize the "Preview Reply" button before posting. I guess it's similar to speaking before thinking which I've also done from time to time. I think my setup may be different due to the fact that I have the water ballast 250 hence a higher floor. At any rate here is my last post after spell-check.

I like the look of this Mod and may try it. I have a 98 WB but it has no pedestal. I have the teak and holly floor. There is a small low "coffee" table that is permanently there. The larger table has swing down tubular legs that support it...not very well I might add. Is this the configuration that you began with and, if so, where did you get the support leg and base shown in the picture? Next time I get over to the boat I'll snap a picture and post it.
Thanks,

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 01/18/2008 : 11:56:58

Gee, Turk, looks like a love nest you got there!

How do you like the hanging netting storage? Where did you get it?

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Russ.Johnson
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Response Posted - 01/18/2008 : 12:04:34

Joe,

The winged-keel and water-ballast models have different table legs.
Here's a link to a similar table for a water-ballast --> [url="http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=4849"]WB Table Mod [/url]

Russ C250WB #793

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 01/18/2008 : 12:55:19

Just checked out that post and Oscar's table mod. I love how he hangs the poptop tubing above the V-berth. Where can I get a set of those Starboard brackets?? He used the brackets off the standard WB table apparently.

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Ed Cassidy
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Response Posted - 01/18/2008 : 20:57:37

On eBay, 330203970693, it's not mine, but i believe it's the same table, just not in great shape but only $127 at the moment.
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