[C320-list] Converting Dining Table to Full Bed

[Chris Burti]

Blocks no fiddles on #867

Best Regards,
Chris Burti


> On Jul 27, 2018, at 4:21 PM, Troy Dunn <troutwarrior at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> While getting ideas for a start battery install, I noticed that Emily Ann
> (Hull #1107) has the factory installed salon table support blocks.   It
> also appears that the salon table in those photos does not have a
> surrounding fiddle.   I wonder if all the hulls with the blocks have a
> table without fiddles?
> 
> Troy
> S/V Wonky Dog
> Hull #514
> 
>> On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 1:29 PM, Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> The cleats that were factory installed on Commitment do a good job of
>> supporting the table inner edge and tightening the post has sufficed. I
>> haven’t slept on it enough to comment on the effect on sleeping comfort
>> caused by the rolled bolster on the cushion edge other than to observe that
>> I have not noticed it.
>> 
>> Best Regards,
>> Chris Burti
>> Commitment #867
>> 
>>> On Jul 21, 2018, at 3:36 PM, Dave Hupe <hoopdtwo at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Chris-
>>> I have no teak blocks on the edge of the lockers/seats to support the
>> table (this would definitely be better for support than just the center
>> post).  Also, there is no "stop" on the support rod rather than down all
>> the way. Plus, I wouldn't feel safe trying to tighten down the knob at a
>> slightly higher level and expect it to hold.
>>> Teak blocks on the seats, or adding blocks under the table would help to
>> keep the table slightly higher and adjust for the difference in cushion
>> thicknesses.  I'll look at that and see if anyone else has this issue and
>> another solution.
>>> Thanks, Dave Hupe1994 Cat 320 (#32)Holland, MI
>>> 
>>> 
>>