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07-06-2016, 08:15 PM
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Salon table designs...
Coming from the sailing world I've come to really love some of the beautiful salon table designs I've seen on sailboats. As I look at most trawlers I find salon tables mounted on a chunk of anodized aluminum or sometimes a stainless post but most are simple leafless tables that aren't high enough to sit at comfortably... I understand that the objective is to be able to drop the table to create space for a pullout berth but wow. While I'm sure we could learn to live with this design, there has to be a better way...isn't there?
Anyone have any thoughts?
Bruce
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07-06-2016, 08:24 PM
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City: Quebec
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I am currently building a folding table. In the beginning I planned to build a table looking like the one on your picture. However I wanted to be able to remove it without having the base on the floor (as my wife and I are awkward people, if the base still on the floor it is certain we will got that in our feet resulting for sure in enjuries ). So I thought about a folding table I can store in safe place when not in use, especially usefull for me as under the table is the door to the engine room. I will post some picture when done if you want. In summary the legs will fold underneath the table top, and the top will fold in 2 parts resulting in something like a thin case. For me it will be a low table, but same thing can be done for higher one.
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07-06-2016, 08:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lou_tribal
I am currently building a folding table. In the beginning I planned to build a table looking like the one on your picture. However I wanted to be able to remove it without having the base on the floor (as my wife and I are awkward people, if the base still on the floor it is certain we will got that in our feet resulting for sure in enjuries ). So I thought about a folding table I can store in safe place when not in use, especially usefull for me as under the table is the door to the engine room. I will post some picture when done if you want. In summary the legs will fold underneath the table top, and the top will fold in 2 parts resulting in something like a thin case. For me it will be a low table, but same thing can be done for higher one.
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By all means, please post a picture! I've gone looking at other builders salon tables and on most they are along the used of the AT offering... I'm really baffled by this.
Bruce
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07-06-2016, 08:35 PM
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No problem will post pics as well as the plans if you find that interesting. I building that with some wood left out from other projects but it will give you an idea expect the post in something like 1 week as I started that last weekend and I am working on it only when time permit (so when weather does not allow me to have a drink outside )
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07-06-2016, 08:47 PM
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City: Vallejo CA
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Drop-leaf table with pedestal the length of the table. When dropped, provides easy access to saloon's stern door and space for pull-out berth in the port settee. Table serves four easily but six without too much compromise.
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07-06-2016, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Bruce B
By all means, please post a picture! I've gone looking at other builders salon tables and on most they are along the used of the AT offering... I'm really baffled by this.
Bruce
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Why don't you post some pictures of what styles of tables you are looking for.
And take a look at the tables you find in the older Grand Banks.
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07-06-2016, 08:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by markpierce
Drop-leaf table with pedestal the length of the table. When dropped, provides easy access to saloon's stern door and space for pull-out berth in the port settee. Table serves four easily but six without too much compromise.
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Now that's a table! It is more like the tables I've seen on sailboats in years past.
Nice!
Bruce
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07-06-2016, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Capt.Bill11
Why don't you post some pictures of what styles of tables you are looking for.
And take a look at the tables you find in the older Grand Banks.
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Funny, I was just on the Grand Banks web site but didn't think of looking at older GB boats... As far as what I'm looking for, well I really have no idea! It is just that these pedestal tables are kind of plain. I'd like a functional table with a little wow! I have seen some mounted on a heavy base that is not screwed to the sole with a couple of fold out leafs to extend the size... I'll see if I can find a pic.
Bruce
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07-06-2016, 09:02 PM
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Hey Imthink this table is too big for you! When I look at what is on the menu for 4 guest I see 2 bottles of wine, beer, and too many, too big plates, your doctor would advise you to find a smaller table for your health
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07-06-2016, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DeniseO30
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I'd like to know who thinks these things up? Interesting if not exactly what I'm looking for. Lots of fun!
Bruce
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07-06-2016, 09:40 PM
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Master and Commander
City: Vallejo CA
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I'm very pleased my saloon table is securely fastened to the floor. Stable is as stable does. Also, it's nice the pedestal is hollow with a small door to access whatever wanted to store there.
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07-06-2016, 10:02 PM
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City: Port Moody
Vessel Name: Twilight1
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruce B
Coming from the sailing world I've come to really love some of the beautiful salon table designs I've seen on sailboats. As I look at most trawlers I find salon tables mounted on a chunk of anodized aluminum or sometimes a stainless post but most are simple leafless tables that aren't high enough to sit at comfortably... I understand that the objective is to be able to drop the table to create space for a pullout berth but wow. While I'm sure we could learn to live with this design, there has to be a better way...isn't there?
Anyone have any thoughts?
Bruce
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Here's a custom Hi-Lo table on my Canoe Cove.
Just $53,900,but you get the boat with it . ;-)
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07-07-2016, 01:08 AM
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TF Site Team
City: Brisbane
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PO had a custom one made. Freestanding, and the centre pedestal contains a gas lift unit. The leaves fold out onto some slides that come from underneath the central table top. It is quite heavy, but works quite well.
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07-07-2016, 05:32 AM
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I do tables with a chair seat lift post as it is probably 300% stronger , and can be has with a sliding base , which can move the table almost a foot.
With some brands 2 can be end to end for longer movement.
Pull it out of a dinette into the room, to seat more folks.
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07-07-2016, 07:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by markpierce
Drop-leaf table with pedestal the length of the table. When dropped, provides easy access to saloon's stern door and space for pull-out berth in the port settee. Table serves four easily but six without too much compromise.
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How do you get forward (as to the galley or head or somewhere), if necessary?
Musical chairs first? Or...?
-Chris
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07-07-2016, 09:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ranger42c
How do you get forward (as to the galley or head or somewhere), if necessary?
Musical chairs first? Or...?
-Chris
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The people toward the stern can exit to the deck and enter through the pilothouse doors if wanting to go forward without disturbing others. The host/hostess sits on the galley end.
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07-07-2016, 11:00 AM
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Well Bruce.. if you were a avid woodworker you build one of these which was the inspiration when a friend gave me a pile of beech hardwood 2 years ago!
Inspiration;
my rendition.. not quite dining room friendly but close!
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07-07-2016, 12:41 PM
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This is the classic GB table I was thinking of:
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07-07-2016, 02:46 PM
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TF Site Team
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Bill
I had a table similar in a sailboat, and this one shows the keel-stepped mast, so isn't related to any GB I know.
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