[C320-list] Are you aboard your Mk1 C320 now?

[Jeff Hare]

Graeme, 

Pay attention to the height of the white flange where the bolts hold the pedestal to the deck.  That flange extends forward of the forward most plane of the pedestal guard tubes. so be sure you plan to have your table fold down and stay at least 2" above the deck or you may find that the table hits the base of the pedestal guard when folding it down.

I found that it's kind of a balance between having a table that's long enough to eat on and having one that is too high to comfortably sit at and eat (unless you don't mind putting your jaw on the table and sliding the food straight into your mouth).  We have our cockpit cushions in place and also sit on a throwable to be at a more comfortable height to eat.

We could lower the table but for every inch lower you make it, the table has to get an inch shorter.

There's a photo album with pictures that might help.  https://c320.org/mediagallery/album.php?aid=145

-Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Graeme Clark
Sent: Friday, March 2, 2018 10:39 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Are you aboard your Mk1 C320 now?

Thanks Frank, that is easily accurate  enough for Government work! (well, for me at least!)

Graeme


> On 2 Mar 2018, at 15:22, P.F. Ross <pfrstl at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi, Graeme,
> 
> I come up with 29-7/8" and have added a pic to "Frank and Wendy Ross" 
> owner album.  Someday I will figure out how to rotate images.
> 
> Let me know if you need anything else.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Frank Ross
> #206 Beta Wave
> Naples, FL
> 
> On Fri, Mar 2, 2018 at 7:25 AM, Graeme Clark <cg at skyflyer.co.uk> wrote:
> 
>> If so could you please measure the distance  from the underside of 
>> the metal plate that connects the guard tuibes to the 
>> compass/steering pedestal, to the deck.
>> 
>> I’m  4hrs drive from  my boat, and am making a cockpit table, and 
>> need that measurement !
>> 
>> Many thanks
>> 
>> Graeme
>> 1996 Mk 1 #366