[Alberg30] Cockpit Table

[Brian and Elaine Timmins]

Jim,      If you can post or send directly, the print of your mounting arrangement, I would appreciate it. Yours seems like it should be a very workable arrangement. I like the idea of a second inspection plate cover better than drilling and tapping mounting holes into my current one as previously suggested. 
     When I bought my boat, I rebedded the inspection plate. The cover was frozen in so I looked for a replacement but couldn't find one that was an exact fit. I didn't look very long though since a short soak in PB Blaster freed it up. I'll have to check it out again. I don't have to open mine to check levels anymore since I replaced the fuel tank and installed a remote gauge. I hope it's not frozen again.
Thanks,     Brian     Free Spirit       #497
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  From: Miabarchet at aol.com 
  To: public-list at alberg30.org 
  Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 11:09 PM
  Subject: Re: [Alberg30] Cockpit Table


  I have the original table and L shaped mounting leg? The table is a beautiful 
  piece of solid teak with teak built up sides. I think the mounting leg is a 
  brilliant design. Because the leg pivots and is keyed in 4 positions and 
  because the table swivels and is locked in place with a L shaped locking 
  screw there several locations for the table. It can be positioned between the 
  two sittees for diner for 4. Since Carole and I usually sail alone we pivot 
  the leg to starboard and set the table tight to the back seat rest. It makes 
  for intimate dinning for two and since it out of the way we leave it up all 
  the time. 

  Last fall my power boat buddy was describing the cockpit table he made. Being 
  tired of holding our dinners on our laps I told her I should try to make a 
  table to mount in our cockpit. She suggested that instead of having an extra 
  table to store I come up with a way to use our cabin table. We have a 6" Dia. 
  Perko Inspection Plate in the forward end of the cockpit that unscrews to 
  view the fuel tank gauge. I ordered an extra plate to which I mounted a 10 
  1/2" tall cylinder similar to the receptacle for the table leg in the cabin. 
  Now I can swap plates and set the table up in the cockpit. We haven't tried 
  it yet this year but its the thing we are looking forward to most. I have a 
  print if any one would like it. 

  Sorry for being so wordy 
  Jim Allocco 
  Barchetta Mia 565 
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