- Feb 5, 2009
- 827
- Boat Info
- 560DB
2 x Raymarine e125's
Walker Bay Generations 360 Centre Console w. Yahama 60HP
2 Seadoos
- Engines
- CAT 3406e (C15's) @ 800HP
Around this time last year, I started investigating custom tables to replace the fiberglass tables in cockpit and on the bridge. The bridge was the principal focus as I didn't find the OEM table to be very functional for my requirements - eatin' and poker! :grin: Just too small and all of the indentations for drink holders together with the raised edges just made it unusble for a game of cards.
At first, I looked into several custom manufacturers who do great work and even contacted a couple. In the end though, to get what I wanted on the bridge I was looking at shelling out $2 grand or so. So I hmmed and hawed about it for a while. While rumminating on the next step, I also spent a fair bit of time cruising eBay to look at the options there. It took a while to get what I wanted (probably looking for close to two months), however I am very pleased with the final results.
Here are a couple of shots of the upgraded tables. First, here's the bridge:
I was a little concerned that the table might turn out to be too large, however I now think it's perfect. Looks great. You can very comfortably seat six for dinner without feeling at all cramped and can easily get eight folks sitting around for cards.
The base on the second leg was a temporary solution as I was playing with the positioning and checking out the sizing. I've since permanently mounted the hardware into the deck floor. All of the hardware came off the old tables (this one and the one in the cockpit).
The table itself was an interesting design, having this table mounted on top of a smaller table - which kind of fit into a recessed area in this tables bottom. This took some minor modifications, including cutting a plywood insert for the bottom of the table and completing the finishing. The table also came with the pedestal and the mounts, which I've since used in the cockpit. The whole shooting match cost me $750.
Here's a shot of the new cockpit table.
It's higher in this shot than it is currently, as I have since permanently mounted the stand receptacle into the cockpit floor, versus on a raised base as it is here.
I at first used the smaller table that came with the bridge table here, however I wasn't happy with the look or the durability of a maple table in the open cockpit.
The new table is all teak and is an open slat design. It came unfinished and I simply oiled (teak oil). An interesting design feature with this table is that the mounting location for the table leg is off centered from the width (i.e., narrower dimension). With the base now permanently mounted in the floor, this off-centering allows me to rotate the table to have it either closer to the aft bench for easy access, or further away for more clearance.
Again, I think it looks great and is a nice match for the NuTeak that I had installed in this area. Total cost - $70!
I also had my local canvas guy create sunbrella covers for each table. Here's the cockpit table adorned with its cover:
I unfortunately do not have a pic of the bridge cover. For the cockpit, the cover is simply Sunbrella, form fitted and with a elastic stitched into the edge to keep it in place. The bidge is similar, however I had the top made from Sunbrella with a flock backing. This is not only good for protection, but also makes a great playing surface for cards! The covers cost me around $250 for the two.
I think my patience paid off. There's lots of good buys on eBay if your careful and patient.
Paul
At first, I looked into several custom manufacturers who do great work and even contacted a couple. In the end though, to get what I wanted on the bridge I was looking at shelling out $2 grand or so. So I hmmed and hawed about it for a while. While rumminating on the next step, I also spent a fair bit of time cruising eBay to look at the options there. It took a while to get what I wanted (probably looking for close to two months), however I am very pleased with the final results.
Here are a couple of shots of the upgraded tables. First, here's the bridge:
I was a little concerned that the table might turn out to be too large, however I now think it's perfect. Looks great. You can very comfortably seat six for dinner without feeling at all cramped and can easily get eight folks sitting around for cards.
The base on the second leg was a temporary solution as I was playing with the positioning and checking out the sizing. I've since permanently mounted the hardware into the deck floor. All of the hardware came off the old tables (this one and the one in the cockpit).
The table itself was an interesting design, having this table mounted on top of a smaller table - which kind of fit into a recessed area in this tables bottom. This took some minor modifications, including cutting a plywood insert for the bottom of the table and completing the finishing. The table also came with the pedestal and the mounts, which I've since used in the cockpit. The whole shooting match cost me $750.
Here's a shot of the new cockpit table.
It's higher in this shot than it is currently, as I have since permanently mounted the stand receptacle into the cockpit floor, versus on a raised base as it is here.
I at first used the smaller table that came with the bridge table here, however I wasn't happy with the look or the durability of a maple table in the open cockpit.
The new table is all teak and is an open slat design. It came unfinished and I simply oiled (teak oil). An interesting design feature with this table is that the mounting location for the table leg is off centered from the width (i.e., narrower dimension). With the base now permanently mounted in the floor, this off-centering allows me to rotate the table to have it either closer to the aft bench for easy access, or further away for more clearance.
Again, I think it looks great and is a nice match for the NuTeak that I had installed in this area. Total cost - $70!
I also had my local canvas guy create sunbrella covers for each table. Here's the cockpit table adorned with its cover:
I unfortunately do not have a pic of the bridge cover. For the cockpit, the cover is simply Sunbrella, form fitted and with a elastic stitched into the edge to keep it in place. The bidge is similar, however I had the top made from Sunbrella with a flock backing. This is not only good for protection, but also makes a great playing surface for cards! The covers cost me around $250 for the two.
I think my patience paid off. There's lots of good buys on eBay if your careful and patient.
Paul
