So one of the trickier parts of this build has been the dinette table believe it or not...
Trying to maximize space and storage and having one dinette chair 36" wide and the other 26" made it tough to plan the table and having it easily change into a bed if needed.
The original plan was the telescoping pedestal style like a few folks here have done and is basically standard on bigger yachts. Bottom line, the base was just too dang big for the area and my feet would basically be resting on it at all times.
Several friends rave about the Lagun system, and several hate it. I decided to try it for myself, since i know its an easy resell if i dont like it.
What i did was take a 3/4" thich piece of marine plywood, route the edges round, and then route a bunch of channels in it so the adhesive has something to adhere to and not get all squished out.
Cleaned and prepped both surfaces, used a bunch of adhesive, filling all the channels i routed out, and let it cure for a week. The results are rock solid.
However, i am still on the fence if this is going to be my final mount for the table though.
It definitely saves a bunch of space, and the movement allowed is perfect for my needs and my fat ass getting in and out of the seating area.
I ordered the standard kit, and the upright isnt notched high enough and the clamping mechanism is too low, and when at table height, there is noticeable annoying movement.
This should be alleviated using their longer arm kit with the longer cutout notch and dual handle setup. One is on its way to me now. If nothing else, Laguns customer service is awesome!
My thought process of mounting the wood where i did, was i wanted it in the center of the upright arm for maximum support and load distribution.
Here is a pic, and i'll update later after i get the longer arm and it gets some real life use.
