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Bill_Robinson

Member

From: Langkawi, Malaysia

Registered: 2021-06-14

Posts: 110

Frances 26- Saloon/cockpit table.

I have discovered a saloon/cockpit table stowed away on my Frances 26, Inyoni.
It has an aluminum arm attached to the bottom. There are also mounting tracks on the Port side of the saloon, and on the Starboard side of the cockpit. Unfortunately it seems as if I am missing the vertical bit, that should connect the arm on the underside of the table to the track. Probably impossible to source that here in Malaysia, but perhaps someone in the UK has an idea.
In any case, if someone could send me a photo of the missing part, I could make one.
Regards,
Bill.
Frances 26 Inyoni.
Langkawi island, Malaysia.

Bill_Robinson

Member

From: Langkawi, Malaysia

Registered: 2021-06-14

Posts: 110

Re: Frances 26- Saloon/cockpit table.

Well, it seems as if my saloon/cockpit table is not a standard item on Victoria Frances 26 yachts, and was an aftermarket addition.
Fortunately I have found the missing part buried under a heap of ropes. I easily repaired the clamp, so I no longer need any input on my original question.
If anyone is interested in my setup, I can post photos if requested.

Duncan_Hill

Committee Member

From: Dun Laoghaire, Ireland

Registered: 2017-03-14

Posts: 153

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Re: Frances 26- Saloon/cockpit table.

If nothing else Bill, it could be a useful addition to our tech manual for a 26, or an appendix of "owner mods" - much like the sketch books that PBO used to put out.

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Bill_Robinson

Member

From: Langkawi, Malaysia

Registered: 2021-06-14

Posts: 110

Re: Frances 26- Saloon/cockpit table.

After some research, I have found out that there are in fact other Frances 26 boats, with the same table support system. It is marketed in the USA by a company called Lagan, and priced at over US$ 200.00. However it is made in China, where it is available for US$ 56.00!