Table pedestal

MarkB

Hello all. I have a Rinker 260 EC.

On deck I have a table that mounts via a pedestal in between my aft seats.

The table post is positioned in the center of the rear 3 seater seat (one connected to engine compartment door).

This pushes the table a little to far to port side and constrains the space available to walk past where the sink on deck is.

I was wondering if anyone has found an offset post (one that comes up and then bends before coming up again to offset the center point by a few inches)?  This would be a lot easier than changing my post hole and carpets.

Thanks - Mark

Babyboomer

Make a model out of PVC then have it fabricated

Black_Diamond

Agree. Lay it out and go to a fab shop that works with aluminum. They can rework yours to suite.

MarkB

Well thanks guys. It was pretty simple - took the table and post into a machine shop and said please weld me on a branch offset by 6". I am keeping the original vertical post insert there, so basically I can put the table into the original position (post) or the branch which is 6" offset - and now can decide depending on circumstances which position is best to use!

Will be ready tomorrow - $100. 

Great suggestion guys! Thanks!

Black_Diamond

not bad, one Boat Unit in cost.  Spray the fresh aluminum with clear krylon or similar or you'll get the AL oxide crap all over your hands and anything else it touches.

MarkB

Thanks for the suggestions and advice. Picked it up today and it works perfectly.

l-skynyrd

Mark......... Would love to see a pic of the post.

MarkB

Ok will take a pic tomorrow and post it.

MarkB

Here are some pics. As you can see I left the original post position and added a side extension. This allows me to use either position. They are separated 6" post to post in order to keep both posts covered by the table, no matter what direction the table top is put on - see second pic. The top of the new extension is tapered just like the original to ensure the fit is snug with the table top.

 

raybo3

Nice idea. Looks great.......

Black_Diamond

Very cool! Nice job.

MarkB

So you can imagine we can swivel the table top around 360 degrees now and change the position. I can move it closer to one seat if I want (say the small kids are eating there), I can move it further away from my walkway, etc. - al by rotating the post and/or table top.  Worked out better than I expected (I didn't foresee that extra perk!).

Dream_Inn

Very nice Mark!  It's amazing how those little changes can make enjoying the boat that much better!...I'm thinking patent?

Babyboomer

Black_Diamond

Once you disclose, you lose rights to a patent.  Just saying.

MarkB

No need for a patent. I'd be happier just knowing someone else can make good use of the idea.

OldDogNewTrix

Very versatile. I just moved the bracket under the table to one edge to centre it but your way gives you multiple options!

MarkB

There's a sticker on the post. Might have the manufacturers details on it. I will check this weekend.

Babyboomer

RinkerYan said:

Anyone know where to get a replacement post?

http://www.dyersonline.com/hardware/table/legs-bases.html

Most any local RV dealer has them in stock