Wooden Boat People

By McKenzieDriftBoat.com

Floorboard Table

Hello,
I was just thinking about something boat related (while I am supposed to be thinking about work)...
When we were at the McKenzie boat show, I remember talking with a gentleman who had made it so his floorboards were threaded to accepts poles - so they would convert into streamside tables... He had a realllly sharp looking boat - I believe it was a Sapelle boat. Forgive me for not knowing who I am referring to - I am from out east and had a hard time remembering the names of all the great people I met that day.

If it helps - he put a hole in the bottom of his boat (near the transom) Randy - you probably know who this is bc I think you sold him a piece of wood to fix his bottom...

The point of the inquiry being I really liked his idea and would like to see how it was executed.
I have a few pics, but they really didn't turn out very well of this particular detail.

Thanks!

Jason

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Permalink Reply by Greg Hatten on November 12, 2008 at 9:55am

Jason,
Guilty as charged on both counts... repairing the hole in my boat and making the floorboards so they could turn into a streamside table. I made the table legs out of thick oak "dowels" and then I bought both "male and female" parts at the local Home Depot in the "table making department". It works pretty well - I used it several times this summer and fall... most recently on the Rogue a couple of weeks ago.
I'd be happy to post a picture, if you'd like.
By the way, nice job on your computer table... very cool.
Greg

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Permalink Reply by Jason Knight on November 12, 2008 at 10:12am

Yes a picture would be most helpful - I was not sure if that was you! Very cool, thanks for the info. I liked the table idea for camping and doing streamside lunches...