As far as sealant, either would work ok, but if you are going to be removing and reinstalling the table from time to time, I would go with butyl tape hands down. It is so easy to work with and remove.

I don't think the installation should be difficult if the holes are already in the deck. Obviously, it would be a big help to have another person below to assist.

David, I would think long and hard before you consider reinstalling the cockpit table. After owning our boat for over a year I decided to remove it and sell it in a local consignment shop. We have enjoyed the additional space that it freed up. I then purchased a flip up starboard table that we use whenever we have a meal onboard.

When we bought High Flight new from the factory, there were only two options we selected: the factory dodger and the factory cockpit table. We love the table and wouldn't want to be without it. It's a personal thing: just how you want to use your boat. We're not racers, so the extra space in an already roomy cockpit isn't an issue for us.

I purchased a folding table through Thai Teak Marine (they have great stuff by the way). It's great and folds out of the way when underway.

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