Cockpit table

[Bruce Ebling]

I just ran out and checked Selah and yes, the pumpout is in the exact location of the pedestal fitting. I also checked underneath the cockpit and can see no reason that you couldn't either locate the pedestal fitting to the starboard side or move the pumpout to starboard. One other thing to note is that it looks like a Garelick part#75345 ($39.99) would work for our 2.25" pedestals.
Bruce

[pcschultz]

Folks:
Following up on the photos and Duncans lead, I have found the manufacturer of the recessed flange: Garelick.com (see stowable table pedestals under products).
You can order all parts separately. Two post hole diameters:
small 2 1/4"; large 2 7/8"
What is the diameter of the post for the CD25D saloon table?
I am away from my boat until May, but want to order the parts.

[Michael Abramson]

It looks like Bruce has specified the post diameter above to be 2.25".

[Duncan]

One other thing to note is that it looks like a Garelick part#75345 ($39.99) would work for our 2.25" pedestals.

Thanks for the Garelick lead!

I think we're zeroing in on something "elegant" here.
It's looking simple and cost-effective, while being very useful and practical. Not often all those things come together!

I poked around the Garelick site a bit, and stumbled across something that might be even better!

QUICK RELEASE TABLE PEDESTAL SYSTEM



As they say,

# Quick release levers allows effortless take-down of table system for storage
# Simple to use, simple to install.
# Deck ring mounts nearly flush with deck for minimal interference when table is stowed
# No need to drill large center hole in deck as commonly required with other table hardware systems

As I understand it, installing the "deck ring" would be the only installation needed, with no new holes in the boat. (And no need for a cap to cover the hole, since the ring sits on the surface).

On the 27, this would also allow me to replace the two bases that stick up (for the table supports) in the cabin. The deck ring + the removeable base could do the same job. This would clean up the cabin sole when the table is removed, since the protruding bases would be eliminated.

Thus, two deck rings and one removable support enable:
- a nice removeable cockpit table
- the existing saloon table arrangement
- a new, "open and clean", cabin arrangement when the table, its support, and the removeable base are stowed away.

With respect to table stowage, I envy the location over the quarterberth in the 25D. The 27 doesn't have a quarterberth (arrrgh!), but I think that the table could be stowed over the v-berth (like in an Albin Vega).

It's funny - I have teak and holly ready to make a nice cabin sole, but the table support brackets were bugging me. This "deck-ring' setup seems to address that issue too, so it's all looking pretty good.

[Bruce Ebling]

Wowzers! that is a great setup! No big holes in the cockpit or deck and the price is only around $58 for both pieces. It looks to me like you could still use the stock Cape Dory table post. This is a way better solution than installing a base that needs a 3" hole in the floor.
Thanks
Bruce

[kerlandsen]

I had made this for the Sea Sprite 28. We are really happy with it, but have yet to share meals. Holding drinks is pretty important. No holes in the boat and is easily removed. Winch handle pocket built in too. White oak and gloss Schooner finish.

The next thing is to build White oak hatch boards with air vents.


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[KDreese]

thats a cooooool shelf. I want to do something like that on my CD25 to mount my Weems & Plath nav board. I have an older CD25 with the extra drop board (like you show there) and not the bridge deck of the later models. Where did you have it made? Does it just have brackets to drop on top of the drop board or is it mounted in some way?

[kerlandsen]

I just slides into the hatch, in replacment of the lower board.
If you look closely, you will see I drilled a bunch of holes in the vertical board, so as to reduce the mass. Of course now I get pooped on, water will have an easy time getting down below. Let's just hope that I am drinking beer when this happens.

It is a little bit of a pain to step over, but we can deal with that. I also store it below and put in the regular board so the shelf stays nice.

The vertical board is exactly the same size as the bottom board. This prevented me from having to drill any holes, nor anything permanent. I am not a fan of drilling holes in boats.

THe vented hatch board project starts tomorrow, I think I will only do the top two board of the four.

[KDreese]

I was going to mount my nav board to my bottom drop board, but I like your idea of using seperate drop board with the shelf attached instead. That way I dont have to mess up my original drop board with holes.

[rtbates]

Hey Randy do you have a pic of your table?

TIA

Bill

Bill:

I have a few pics of our cockpit table. PM with email and I'll send em to ya

randy

[kerlandsen]

Just added a bottle opener to the inside face of the hatchway table. Right near the icebox and right on top of the trashcan.

Just trying to make it as easy at possible.

(it is one of those fancy bronze ones from West)

Kyle

[Noel Heslop]

Thanks Bruce and Dean,

What a little beauty. A photo is better than a thousand words.

On my to do list was to buy or make a table of some sorts. "Breezy" does not have one. Now I know the CD25D's came standard with them, which is just another instance of simplicity and completeness of design.

I did wonder what the hole in the cabin floor was used for? My first mate did reckon it was for a table, but I just could not get my mind around the off centre layout, next to the mast support post.

Does anyone have a photo of the table in the cabin?

Keep the good information flowing fellas.

[barfwinkle]

Here are some pics of Randy Bates' cockpit table. Enjoy.

Fair Winds


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[Noel Heslop]

Thanks Barfwinkle,

Yes, I can clearly see the offset pedestal.
Randy certainly maintains his CD25D in spotless condition.

[Dean Abramson]

Hi Noel,

Here are two shots of the table in use in the cabin. And in the third, detail, shot, you can just see the table stored in its rack above the quarter berth. Below the instruments.

Does the ceiling of your quarter berth have two wooden strips, running fore to aft? That is where the table stows, with the metal part on the bottom aft. The pedestal post must go elsewhere; ours usually lived in the forward hanging locker in the head.

Are you absolutely positive that there is not a table hiding above your quarter berth...? :-)

Good luck with it. It does not seem like it would be that hard to make a table like this, if you can find the metal socket piece for underneath, where the post goes in.

Great for in and out, it's a switch-hitter. In the first photo, the post is hiding underneath at top, left. From that pivot-point, you can swing the table over the port settee, to get it out of the way during meal prep time, as I mentioned before. That feature also came in handy in the cockpit; we kept it swung to port while we were coming and going, then centered it when we were ready to sit down. Like I said, I loved that table!

Dean

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