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chart table

For 32, 32+2, 35, and 45 owners.
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Don
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Location: Seaford, NY

chart table

Post by Don »

I own a 1989 32' sportfisher and I have been trying to think of how to add a chart table to the helm area.There is no place at the helm to lay out the charts while cruising.Has anyone built a chart table( portable or fixed ) which will make it possible to refer to a chart while cruising ?
Veebyes2
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Home Port: Bermuda
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Re: chart table

Post by Veebyes2 »

On the very rare occasion that I have had a chart at the helm. I have it folded to where I want to see it & chuck it forward of the panel. To build something that folds from the side of the panel or folds down from the front looks like an awful lot of work.
1996 A32 'S' Type
Bermuda

1986 A27AC 1986-2000
34' 5th wheel trailer
VP9KL (IRLP node #7995)
powerboater56
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Home Port: Jamestown, RI
Location: Middletown RI/Stuart FL

Re: chart table

Post by powerboater56 »

When I cruised from Michigan to Rhode Island I did not ever feel a need for a chart table. I mostly used chart books, and they had enough stiffness to be usable on my lap. Of course, the primary source of navigational info was the Garmin 3010C chartplotter/GPS, although most of the Erie Canal is either uncharted or shows up incorrectly on the GPS -- it shows your boat cruising along on land about 200 yards off the canal in many places.

The helm area is so snug on the 32+2/35CB I am not sure I would want to add a chart table.
jprohan
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Re: chart table

Post by jprohan »

I have same boat...installed a starboard cutting board with shelf brackets (Home Depot) that you lift up and the shelf folds down. A couple inexpensive clamps to keep the charts in place, and you are set. Been to FL, the Bahamas and Back to NY...works fine
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