Salon table pedestal
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Wood screws, on the 32-3. On the 381, some go into the TAFG, others not. It works.
Historical trivia -- the center line table with folding leaves on our Olson was secured via 5/16" ss lags, a pair in front and a pair in the rear at the bottom part.... down into a piece of teak about two inches by 8 inches, under the sole. Not into the grid, tho.
I thought there was some little bit of flex observed in the screwed down sole when the table was leaned on. I replaced the teak with two pieces of 1/4" aluminum bar stock, drilled and tapped for thru bolts.
Much more significant --I added a short piece of alum. (L) angle between the front of the table center and into the slot on the mast. With that aluminum piece "slotted" into the spar the whole assembly will (and has) withstand a lurching 200# person in a seaway without any flexing.
The original scheme seems to have been adequate, based on experience and hearsay, but the improvement was major, also.
If I had an Ericson of this vintage I might drill and tap for bolts into the TAFG and if there war no frp under one of them, it might warrant a wider pieced of G-10, epoxied to the underside of the sole and tapped.
(Just a random thought and worth less than one cent...)
I have been on some deliveries where the interior furniture - table or shelves - was weak and vulnerable. Humans tend to lurch around without notice in a cross sea.
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I did glue a piece of scrap under the unsupported floorboard under my table, to receive the screws. Not a bad idea when you're in there, although in my case the factory didn't bother.
Here's a past thread on replacing the table pedestal:
ericsonyachts.org
About 50% of my new holes hit the TAFG, I used machine screws through the sole with backing fender washers and bolts on the other holes.
Garelick Table Pedestal - FREE
I remove a Garelick Table Pedestal (loosen the black knob and manually raise or drop) from my E32-3 and replaced it with a gas assist pedestal as part of my new cabin sole project. I'd hate to toss the Garelick Table Pedestal away because it still works so I'm offering it here for free to any...
About 50% of my new holes hit the TAFG, I used machine screws through the sole with backing fender washers and bolts on the other holes.
Is Table awkwardly large? Do you plan to use it as a fill-in to convert table to double berth?
An easy option exists which has improved ergonomics of my saloon:
ericsonyachts.org
An easy option exists which has improved ergonomics of my saloon:
E381 - Revised Cabin Table, New Upholstery
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Prairie Schooner
Jeff & Donna, E35-3 purchased 7/21
Hi Geoff,
I'm not sure if you are referring to the tube or the base, but if the tube, Lucky Dog had one for sale from his 35-2. Not sure if it's still available.
Parting out a 35ll
That would be perfect. I need about 8 feet. I live in palatine and will be glad to pick it up. Thanks Sj Cygnus 35II 1981
If the base, I purchased a Svardfisk (sp?) replacement from Seattle Fisheries (not sure if I got the name right).
Cheers,
Jeff
Zwaardvis brand (swordfish in Dutch, South African company), almost as hard to remember and spell as Qest fittings (similar to Pex). Both were original equipment on some or many Ericsons, and still available today.
peaman
Sustaining Member
Mine has an 11” tall base tube with an 18-5/8 long inner/upper tube which is just shy of 2-3/8” diameter. The base is 10-1/2” diameter. The table top should be 34-7/8”x24” in order to fit for a large bunk.
Anything else you need?
Prairie Schooner
Jeff & Donna, E35-3 purchased 7/21
Thanks for the spell check. I should have remembered it because for some obscure reason the visual of that word delights me.