[C320-list] Converting Dining Table to Full Bed

[Graeme Clark]

I managed to tear the table off the pedestal by sitting too far to the edge.  You CAN use it as a bed with it just supported by the pedestal but it needs a bit of forethought and common sense as to where you place your weight so as not to act as a lever and tear out the screws as I did!

I did the repair by using a router to cut out recesses about 1 inch diameter where the screws were and plugged these with fresh hardwood plugs epoxied in place. Then new bigger screws to give a bit of extra surface  area and reduce chances of them tearing out again.

But the addition of wooden battens (not factory fitted on my 1996 model) sounds a  great idea as does the use of memory foam. Surely, Kevin, you can  buy memory foam “off the roll” and simply trim to shape without having a custom built mattress made?

My issue with comfort is more that the main settee cushions are bolstered up and thicker at the forward edges (presumably to add support under the knees). This doesn't make for a good night’s sleep, no matter how comfortable the infill piece is!

Graeme


> On 22 Jul 2018, at 12:16, Troy Dunn <troutwarrior at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Wow.   That's amazing.   Our table is fastened to the pedestal with 6
> relatively small wood screws.   I tried to think of a way to beef up that
> design but the only thing I could think of that would work is to thru-bolt
> the table which would ruin the look of the table.   I'm curious now if this
> is yet one more item on the 320 that varies quite a bit more from hull to
> hull than we realise.
> 
> On Sun, Jul 22, 2018 at 1:55 AM Kevin Rooney <krooney at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Troy, I've been using the salon table berth – without additional support –
>> as my main bunk for the 10 years I've owned #211 (1995). I'm 6'2", 200+
>> lbs. It's always felt quite sturdy to me. I haven't even had the table up
>> in probably 5-6 years.
>> 
>> I agree with Dave, though, that the comfort level is questionable as the
>> pad (mattress) on the table and and the seat cushions don't line up
>> perfectly. It's been an annoyance for years that I'm going to tackle this
>> season with a DIY custom-cut memory foam mattress. (Anyone done this?
>> Having a custom-made mattress for that space is crazy expensive.)
>> 
>> Kevin
>> S/V Cecilia Ann, #211
>> Deale, MD
>> http://kevjot.com/boat/
>> 
>> 
>> On Sat, Jul 21, 2018 at 5:49 PM Troy Dunn <troutwarrior at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Scott
>>> 
>>> The table will absolutely not support an adult without some additional
>>> support.  This has been proven...the hard way.
>>> 
>>> Troy
>>> 
>>