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removing salon/dining table

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waterwks4me:
Geoff, you make alot of sense.  I thought about what you said and my wife and I both tend to grab onto the pole sometimes for getting in and out.  I will consider putting one in myself when I do the refinishing project.

Dolce_Vita:
But doesn't the backing plate still have to be screwed into the fiberglass? 

Unless the backing plate is large enough to allow for more screws, placed farther from the center of rotation, I don't see how it would help much.
Am I missing something?

AnaMeg:
The backing plate is epoxied to the fiberglass. Howevere, I used screws to hold it in while the epoxy was setting. These screws went in the same holes the final pole mounting screws went in but were smaller. (#8) They were only needed to hold the chunk of plywood for a day. Thus the final pole mounting screws (for lack of a better term) are #12 and bite into the plywood and the fiberglass inner skin of the cabin top.

Hmmm. That's still a bit murky. I'm going to put this together as a "project" for Brian to place on the project page. Perhaps with the pics it will be clearer? It won't be until next week, though. Going up to the boat tonight, paint bottom tomorrow, launch Wednesday, and, (dare I plan it?) sail Wednesday and Thursday. Then home again.

Geoff

finn:
I removed my table and pole,I was able to remove pole by just loosening the bottom support.I refinished the tabletop and  cut off the outer corners on a 45 degree angle,6x6 app triangle pieces,then finished cut edges with teak trim.This was a great improvement as it allows much easier entry and exit from dinette,especially for us larger folks.
I also painted the black pole a white color,looks much better.
Finn on Sea Quell,hull#385,the last one made.

AnaMeg:
If you could remove the pole without removing both top and bottom brackets I wonder if the pole is short enough to allow too much play, weakening it's structure?

Good to hear about trimming the corners. We have thought of that, especially the fore end. Getting caught between the table corner and the mast can produce embarrassing pain. Have you added a fiddle to the table? That's another thing we're considering.

I've painted mine also. It is OK but moving the table up and down scratches and abrades the paint quickly. We had it "professionally" done by a steeple painter. (another story) He did a lousy job at a great expense. When I redo it I'll use RustOleum.

I haven't done the "project" yet. Hope to get at it soon.

Geoff

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