BayRaider; Bed plus Table

[Craic]

I looked at the original Swallowboats BayRaider bed insert which doubles as a table, whether I could copy that. I soon decided I couldn't, it's too clever.

So I improvised a bit.

1. To build a bed insert is simple enough, just a piece of plywood. Cut in two, with hinges underneath, so it folds.

2. Then I found this little folding teakwood table in the house, 'handbag' design. I made some cutouts to the legs.

3. Thus, that table now 'rides' on the Centreboard case top.

4. For a larger tabletop, I can put the bed insert on top of it.

5. When not in use, it all fits nicely into the stowage compartment.

[Craic]

That little folding table is very handy on the boat, and inexpensive. Found it at: http://www.kai-wiechmann.de/moebel_details.cfm?articleid=9&section=garten&stil=garten

(Click on the magnifying glass icon for a closer look.)

I am sure the vendor imports it from the far East, so there is a chance that there is a UK based importer as well.

[Craic]

Here seems to be one source inside UK: http://www.chicteak.co.uk/foldingcoffeetable.asp

[Craic]

Here is another, with a better price: http://www.teak-patio-furniture.co.uk/index.php?product_id=31086&option=Prod_detail&image_id=32043

[David]

Here is an other one at £34.99.  But I think I could use the sleeping board as a table top and use the table legs idea.

 Claus what size ply did you use for the sleeping board?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jati-Teak-Picnic-Garden-Table/dp/B000LZYU9Q/ref=wl_it_dp?ie=UTF8&coliid=I16UCQRIFMXYLD&colid=I6WCFE19MME0

[Craic]

Hi David,
the original size ply used by the yard is 18 mm. I used 15 mm because I had that lying around idle. 15 is good enough but 18 would be perfect. I used a raw piece of 710 x 835 mm (LxW) to make my beds 1,900 mm long, but the dimensions may be different for a wooden BayRaider.
Then you need two 180 degree hinges for folding the thing and two short 8 mm wooden plugs which are to engage with that railing so the thing does not slide aft while you sleep on it.
I painted two coats of Sadolin with one topcoat of Cetol Marine.

Good luck.