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tomh
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Initially Posted - 02/14/2012 : 07:12:39

Karma is a 1978 C25 with a L dinette configuration. I'm interested in modifying the table to give us more room when we're not using the it. Any suggestions?

Tom

1978 C25 "Karma" #790
Toledo Beach Marina
LaSalle, Michigan

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hewebb
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Response Posted - 02/15/2012 : 07:25:54

I am not familiar with your configuration, however, if you want to have a smaller table top and are a wood worker I would cut it down, trim it out and remodel the legs as required. If not a wood worker, make up some drawings and take it to a cabinet shop and have them build a new one and keep the old one to have when you sell the boat.

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Ape-X
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Response Posted - 02/15/2012 : 10:34:08

I like the swivel 90° that you have. Ours only raises or loweres, as the main pedestal is slotted for up/down without swivel. A folding or drop leaf configuration may be good, though leg room is at a premium. After learning more, I would have liked the bulkhead mounted config instead.

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tomh
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Response Posted - 02/15/2012 : 11:25:27

Guys,

I can do the woodwork and even thought about making a new teak drop leaf table top that would fold down when not in use. I didn't know if anyone else had already done something different.

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PCP777
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Response Posted - 02/15/2012 : 13:09:50

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by tomh
 Karma is a 1978 C25 with a L dinette configuration. I'm interested in modifying the table to give us more room when we're not using the it. Any suggestions?
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I have the L dinette as well and I love it as it makes an awesome double wide bunk, we never raise the table on ours, if we eat on board, we eat in the cockpit. It turns out to be a popular spot for the kids to hang out while sailing as well. I also sleep on the boat almost every Friday night, and it is super comfy.

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Ape-X
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Response Posted - 02/15/2012 : 14:01:38

we sleep out there as well, our v-berth has a slant (feet above head) and we tangle feet and knees all night. Only issue is length, so we hang our feet off the end, or put a cooler and blanket there as an extension.

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PCP777
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Response Posted - 02/15/2012 : 16:27:06

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Ape-X
 we sleep out there as well, our v-berth has a slant (feet above head) and we tangle feet and knees all night. Only issue is length, so we hang our feet off the end, or put a cooler and blanket there as an extension.
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We put our five year old in the v berth, my wife is only 5'4" so she sleeps on the inside and I sleep on the outside with my feet hanging off. With a sleeping bag and some pillows , it's so nice to have your boat rock you to sleep.

I wouldn't trade the L dinette for any of the other set ups.

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KiteKraemer
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Response Posted - 02/16/2012 : 14:58:40

Hey Buddy,

I got this:

http://eclipsefilms.com/saloon.jpg

at a unfinished furniture store, it was a kids table. I stained it, chucked the legs, and fits perfectly, tons more room, much MUCH lighter, (if i recall 2'x 2'). I think this is your best option

-Kraemer

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Sloop Smitten
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Response Posted - 02/16/2012 : 16:18:28

We use a queen size air matress spread across the cabin. Tight fit but allows you to sleep like a baby without your feet hanging over. Use the hatchboards under the cushions to bridge the isleway gap. We also put one in the cockpit and use it as a sleeping quarter. Coolers go on the floor in the cockpit to support the matress. Obviously that is only done when anchored or moored.

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