J/30 Class Association Forums J/30 Forum The Boat, Sails and Equipment Removing salon table legs

I've recently purchased a J-30, Breakaway. I think there are others named that. Anyway, I want to remove the table. PO said it doesn't come out. I didn't quiz them any further. I got the table off the legs, but the tubes are not wanting to budge. Question is, how hard can I try to turn or otherwise free them before I either destroy them or cause some other damage. My thought is they are just stuck and perhaps I can find something to unseize them. It's in my way.

I had the same problem and finally gave up on removing them because I didn't want to crack the structural ribs they sit in. But the open tubes sticking up were pretty menacing looking (especially for race crew running around in the cabin)-so one of my crew members with a talent for woodworking made me a beautiful little cocktail table to cover over the legs (it even has cutouts in it perfectly sized to hold a post race/cocktail hour Solo cup!). The other option would be to cut the legs off at the base, but that would mean you would not be able to re-install the table for cruising.

I would post a photo of the table in place but I can't figure out how to copy it here!

Thanks Steve, all good ideas. I read a post a ways back in this forum of the legs being cut off and inserts made to fit to re-insert the legs and table when wanted. Given my wife and I's cruising time and activity, I doubt a large table will ever be required. The last boat had one but I was constantly having to clear it off prior to sailing. I think the table is rather cumbersome to be taking it in and out or stow. Thanks for the reply.

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I like what Steve is describing! Personally, I like having just the center portion of the table installed with the two hinged leaves and heavy wire bails removed. For not much additional weight (right over the keel I might add), it provides a nice handhold for quick cabin travel during races and just enough of a table for short cruising. The removal of the leaves also make for more usable gear storage space during races.
https://j30.us/ubbthreads/ubbthread...al-cabin-table-dimensions.html#Post13012

Chris. Thanks for the alternative. I'll do this and see how the 210 mile delivery goes sailing it home next month. Restrictive Covid 19 Executive Orders allowing travel. It's a great idea rather than just sawing the legs off where they disappear into the keel.

sail fast, gene
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BREAKAWAY

Steve,
I have a table and legs and wondering how to mount to the deck? Do you have any photo's to share or tell me how to mount?
Thanks,

Chris