My first foray was a cockpit table. I needed a cockpit table. Well, I, personally, didn't need a cockpit table, but SWMBO did, and I need a warm place to sleep, so you can see how the stars aligned on this one. I sussed out commercially available, marine priced cockpit tables and promptly gagged. So, I thought to myself, "Self, you could make it yourself for a lot less." One problem. Well, four actually.
So, I went to plan "c".
- I have limited woodworking skills,
- limited woodworking tools,
- and limited time. oh yeah, and
- I am cheap.
I spent some time eyeballing the cockpit in question:
Then I moseyed into action. I bought one of these for $29.99
A frenzy of measuring, remeasuring, cutting, screwing, drinking, varnishing, etc. later, and this is how it finished up:
As an added unplanned bonus, the table is reversible- install it aft of the wheel while Dockside for easy companionway access, mount it ahead of the binnacle while underway. When not in use, it simply stows under the salon table below.
Life aboard is living large, in a small space. Every boat owner has found ways to make life in that small space easier, more comfortable, more convenient. The idea behind this site is to provide a place where these ideas can be shared amongst the boating community. To participate, send your contribution to SmallBoatProjects at gmail dot com.
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Monday, October 31, 2011
Easy cockpit table
Please welcome new contributor Brian over at Dock 6! Brian has a good list of small boat projects, one of which we will pick up today:
simple installation
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