teak cockpit table options?

[Richard_Peevor]

Just wondering if I could gain some thoughts on what I see as two options for a cockpit table for my 28' tiller steered yacht?

I would like a varnished teak table.

I could use a stainless steel single pedestel set with the fitting in the centre of the cockpit sole or one of the Lagun swivel mechanisms attaching to the side of the cockpit seats which can be adjusted to get the table into the centre of the cockpit...

How do people find these on their boats? Are the single pedestals sturdy? Are they solid enough that they dont just spin around?

Do the fittings on the Lagun swivel mechanisms get in the way when sitting at the table? Are these sturdy?

K J Howells has both options at seemingly competitive prices with other people. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Any advice would be much appreciated

Richard

 

[john_morris_uk]

We have used K J Howells several times and can thoroughly recommend them.

Which table is personal preference and what fits.

The tables will come plain wood. We oiled ours, but varnish is possible - but more upkeep intensive.

Think about size and where you will store it when not in use?

 

[Mulge]

I fitted a pedestal in my 24' Hurley which worked well - the only problem was removing the pedestal from the socket on the underside of the table after the downward pressure of crew's elbows during lunch. On my present 30' GibSea I have a table with the Lagun leg. It works well, isn't a problem when sitting at the table and allows more permutations of table location (sideways across the cockpit ahead of the raised tiller, or length ways down the cockpit depending on what we are using it for). It was easier to fit (no hole in the cockpit sole to take the socket) but was much more expensive.

Mark

 

[AIDY]

just as thought as i see your gosport based. We looked for a table a few years back and bought one from solent marine the chandlery opp campers. the chap upstairs makes them and very good quality too. our was cheaper than KJ and other places. really very pleased with it

 

[Poignard]

I have a Howells table top with a single pedestal tube [chromed steel], there is an alloy socket set into the cockpit floor hatch and a similar socket screwed to the underside of the table. The thickness of the table top is insufficient to allow a decent screw length for fixing the alloy socket to it so I glued a wooden pad under the table top. The ends of the tube are tapered and get wedged into the sockets so the table will not swivel round. Sometimes you have to waggle the tube a bit to free it from the sockets but it is no real problem. Water collects in the bottom socket and corrodes the alloy. I'm always on the lookout for a suitable bung to fit in it but haven't found one yet; one of these days I will turn up a piece of hardwood to suit.

 

[westhinder]

We are very pleased with our Lagun table. In our long and narrow cockpit it can be adjusted any way we like, swivels towards the companionway when food is passed up and swivels out of the way when people have to move around. We find it is sturdy enough, even when people rest their elbows on it. The base plate is attached to the side of the cockpit well and forms no obstruction at all. The table itself stows out of the way against the side of the quarterberth. Recommend it.

 

[steve123]

We are very pleased with our Lagun table, which we've had for a couple of years. Very easy to move out of the way or adjust for the number using it.

It came with 2 plastic wedges to allow for the slope of the cockpit side, where the mount plate for the leg is fastened. Unfortunately, SWMBO noticed that the table was not quite level and the my supplier couldn't supply any more wedges. So I emailed the Swedish manufacturer and they sent 2 free of charge.

 

[Richard_Peevor]

thank you for the advice.. I think I may go for the lagun option.. I was keen to keep the cockpit floor free.. I will measure up the boat and see which options fit best.