I may have found the solution to all the lost - broken - swollen cockpit tables

[brutal]

Our new (2006) Utopia SE has a few issues, one of which is the delaminated and swollen craptastic pressboard cockpit table.

Searching around, I located the OEM for the Challenger table and kept digging until I found another table supplier that has, IMHO, a better suited product to replace our table.

http://www.toddusa.com/productdetails.aspx?id=124&f=11

The LxW dimensions are the same and the shape appears to be the same. I firmly believe BRP made the engine bay cover recess to fit OEM sourced tables of a common size. I ordered one from Amazon for $70 including shipping. It's $10 more than direct from the supplier, but worth the extra protection from Amazon if it doesn't fit or work out.

I'll update the thread after it arrives and I get it check fit and mounted.

 

[Seadoobuddy]

Many parts on the SD boats are aftermarket parts that can be bought much cheaper than OEM.

good find for you!!

 

[brutal]

It came.

It's not perfect, but it fits in the spot. It's a blow-molded piece. Not quite as elongated as the stocker. The wife likes it. The (shallow) cup holders are a plus.

The molded in screw holes are a larger pattern than the stocker. For the time being, I just drilled some holes and screwed the base on but it will need reinforcement due to the thinner section where it's attached. I plan to get a 7.5" aluminum ring or plate screwed to the molded holes to give it some additional strength. It will probably hold ok for a season.

 

[Kparis14]

Question- I don't have a table and I don't have the pillar. Can you recommend somewhere I can order both and not break the bank? Are both available on Amazon and will a pillar fit a 2012 Challenger 210?

 

[brutal]

I would measure the pillar hole on your boat and check directly with Todd Marine http://www.toddusa.com/contact.aspx

or boatersplus. http://www.boatersplus.com/contact-us.html

They have an oval kit that seems pretty inexpensive to me. However, in the back of my mind, I'm thinking the Challenger used a round table?

http://www.boatersplus.com/todd-enterprises-todd-oval-table-top-package-or-table-01100wc.html

 

[Kparis14]

Thank you for the referral to Todd and the recommendation.

Keith

 

[Coastiejoe]

Places that sell RVs or supplies for them normally stock both pillars and the cup the sit into. When I had my Sea Ray that was all I ever used. MUCH MUCH cheaper than getting it from marine suppliers.

 

[brutal]

Places that sell RVs or supplies for them normally stock both pillars and the cup the sit into. When I had my Sea Ray that was all I ever used. MUCH MUCH cheaper than getting it from marine suppliers.

Good tip.

FYI, I just found this deal http://www.boatdepot.com/p-101/todd-oval-boat-table-top-package $84 + ~ $25 shipping. I'm sure you could look around a bit and find some deals. Even though it will be 2 months before we hit the water, I was in a hurry to get mine because I want everything done and ready to go early.