Was winterizing the boat today, and out of curiosity, removed the table and pole. Transforms the boat. Makes it seem twice as big inside. Walked on cabin top, and felt no difference under my 250 lbs. needless to say, the pole is gone. Will put a flange on floor and table with short pipe to use as table or bunk support when needed. Just think, someone sleeping in the main cabin without the pipe intruding. Just need to figure out where to store the table when not in use.