Main Cabin Table and Cushions

Plume’s original table was generously sized, making it easy to seat four or five people, which was perfect when we had guests. However, it also occupied much of the cabin space, and lowering it to convert into a berth proved cumbersome as it involved removing a metal pole supporting the table.

Original table with four guests

To make life on board easier, we decided to separate the two sections and build a new support that uses the compression post. The forward part stays down at all times (with no need for a supporting pole), giving us a cozy spot to sit back, relax, or play. The aft part slides smoothly up and down the compression post: raised, it becomes a small table just right for three or four people; lowered, it turns the cabin into a spacious berth.

Reduced table (with old cushions)

Cozy space to relax or play

Reduced table mechanism (with old cushions)

Cioppino for three on the reduced table

To accommodate the new table design, we first adapted Plume’s original cushions as best as we could (see pictures above). They worked for a while, but eventually we swapped them out for professionally made ones that fit the berth perfectly and are super comfortable.

Reduced table with new cushions

Spacious berth with confortable bed when the table is down

The space under the forward part of the permanently lowered table has been converted into storage for our storm anchor.