Kit E120: Salon Table Mods

[@svvoyager]

Gain your storage back by making square box stools that you can slide under the table to store and use them instead of chairs.

[@SailingSVLynx]

That is a great idea, we will keep that in mind!

[@flutetubamorg]

Wow! Hard to fathom how much yall got done last year! From 2 big assed canoes to a two hulled house! I am looking forward to what comes the next 12 months!

[@SailingSVLynx]

No kidding... it was a good year of boat work!

[@robw2379]

Nice work. I have been on large-ish cats with U-shaped tables and I always find them pretty inconvenient to get into/out of. I think you will be happy that you went to the 'L'. Keep up the good work and great progress.

[@SailingSVLynx]

Yeah, I'm definitely happy with the L shape.

[@heinvosloo45]

Hi, hope you are both well and that you (and the boat) were not affected by the fires. Of course we don't know where exactly you live but I know that the wind was blowing from inland towards the coast and hopefully you were not downwind of any fire.

[@heinvosloo45]

You guys did a ton of work this last year. And Brian was a real trooper and in his quiet way, he just got on with the work. ,

[@SailingSVLynx]

There was a bit of drama, which I'll go over in next week's video, but I won't keep anyone in suspense, our crew and the boat came though unscathed.

[@SailingSVLynx]

We did, and I knew from the start that I wouldn't get this built without Brian.

[@tonyfromaus7855]

You two make a great team. Lucky thing your life paths crossed.

[@Wizzard033]

Awesome I hope you guys stay safe from the fires!

[@SailingSVLynx]

They were about 15 miles away, but the wind was an issue. I'll talk about that in the next video.

[@michaelhamilton1290]

Fantastic year's worth of work. All the best for 2025.

[@SailingSVLynx]

Thanks, full steam ahead!

[@andypandy955]

Great video when I saw the review clips of 2024 I was blown away by the amount of work so a massive well done. And a happy New year xx

[@SailingSVLynx]

Yep, and we hope to make that kind of progress this year as well!

[@peterasquith6942]

When you do the table make it so that you can lower the table and convert into a double bed. You’ll be surprised how much you will use it on long passages.

[@charlesc.6767]

Yes i agree always need 2 people near the helm.

[@SailingSVLynx]

That was already the plan, so good idea! We're doing the same thing with the other two tables as well.

[@SailingSVLynx]

Actually, we have three tables that will convert to beds, plus a single day bed above the cockpit table that is always there. So, lots of places that a helmsman can rest. We can sleep six upstairs, if needed!

[@kevin-vt7dw]

I hope you are avoiding the fires out there

[@SailingSVLynx]

Yes, though the wind was an issue. I'll go over that next week.

[@davidnonya7359]

good morning!

[@SailingSVLynx]

And to you! :)

[@mochifanta]

Terry can just make the current table expandable with hinged folding leafs. You have probably seen them before. That is a nice option to have.

[@SailingSVLynx]

We are looking into that. I'll go over the decision in that once we get there :)

[@PAINFOOL13]

So much done in 2024🎉 Looking forward to 2025 🎉 Be safe n well 🙏🏻

[@SailingSVLynx]

Me too! Thanks for the kind wishes and for watching.

[@waynehelsel3949]

I had a few of the washer dryer combo in RVs that one is a mini , I found had to put dryer cycle twice to dry

[@SailingSVLynx]

That is good to know. Thanks!

[@mikeferguson2828]

My 47ft cat came with a U shape saloon table and couch which I soon got to hate and I cut out the one U making it much better now. We also shortened the table which was just too big. A table where it folds out to be bigger and normally is smaller whilst sailing etc is also much better. You also want to sit so you can see out of your windows not below them. I.E eye level. We had the same Daiwoo washing machine on our previous cat. It worked great. Just make sure your mounting wall is secure as the spin cycle shakes the whole boat.

[@SailingSVLynx]

Thanks for the great advice!

[@kevin-vt7dw]

Awesome job

[@SailingSVLynx]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@robertshaw6934]

Hi How are you both? Have the fires affected you? God Bless

[@SailingSVLynx]

Thank you for the well wishes and concern. :) We are all fine, and the boat is still there. I'll go over the bit of drama next week though.

[@SailingSVLynx]

[@MikhailYrAnikeev]

Здорово, молодцы! Длинный стол, конечно, лучше!

[@SailingSVLynx]

Вот что мы думали!

[@waynehelsel3949]

Looks light

[@SailingSVLynx]

What looks light?

[@franknauhauser2085]

did you count the height of the seat cushions and back cushions? I made this mistake where I build my bench in my Camper van. Afterwards I had to change it.

[@SailingSVLynx]

Yes, we put down a cushion and backrest when we tested. I just forgot to show that.

[@mloret6745]

A mobile ottoman would do well to add the removed seating and storage for the table.

[@SailingSVLynx]

We were considering that option to regain storage. :)

[@svwindrose1982]

I think you made a big mistake! Get a 4 " piece of foam for the seat bottom and a # inch piece for the back... then sit again and you will understand why iit was lower and deeper than what you want as a finished size

[@SailingSVLynx]

We tested with a seat bottom and back rest, I just forgot to show that in this video.

[@paulhunter4413]

Those wall type washing machine can shake the supporting wall to pieces . When the fitted to caravans, a large pressed metal bracket is installed into the wall and mounted to the wall frame to assist and strengthen the structure. Caravan walls are 25 mm thick so similar overall. In rough seas the bolts can tear out of the composite sandwich you guys are using. Bonding the mounting bracket with urethane adhesive may help

[@SailingSVLynx]

We'll take your warning into account when we build the wall mounts. Thanks!

[@davidantill6949]

I'm in agreement with the L shape decision. Which brand are the washer dryers please? Your dog made a quick guest appearance. Is s/he a Bull Terrier?

[@SailingSVLynx]

Thanks, we thing we'll like the L Shape. The Washer/Dryer is a YTXRV 3kg 220V Mini. Yes, Ellie is a Bull Terrier, the clowns of the dog world. :)

[@rogerhowell6230]

What does thickened epoxy smell like?

[@SailingSVLynx]

It doesn't really have much of a smell, unlike polyester resin, which has a lot of fumes.

[@flutetubamorg]

That washer/dryer is confusing me. Where are the controls? I thought there was a rotary switch but you flipped it to the bottom so I'm guessing that was NOT a rotary switch.

[@SailingSVLynx]

The controls are buttons on the front, just below the door.

[@md4449go]

If I sender you some support would you possibly send me a small 5” square of that fiberglass board? I do wood working and I just really want to see s sample of that board in person.

[@SailingSVLynx]

Sure, we can send a piece of foam panel. Talk to me on Patreon.

[@Hotzenplotz1]

Looks like you forgot the upholstery on the seating.... The perfect height won't be perfect anymore with the upholstery. The 18 inch depth is great for dining but not so good for relaxed movie watching or so.

[@SailingSVLynx]

We will convert it to a bed for lounging to watch a movie. 🙂

[@Hotzenplotz1]

@SailingSVLynx But the upholstery will increase the seating height by just the 3 inches you added to the structure.

[@SailingSVLynx]

​@@Hotzenplotz1We tested the height with a cushion, its fine.

[@alexdieudonne1924]

L for me nothing worse than having a table seat without a back, can't sit at it for very long.

[@SailingSVLynx]

We agree!