Thought I'd post some pics of the folding table I made. We have the U-shaped dinette, and with the factory table, it was difficult for 2 people to pass one another going fore and aft. So I decided to make a folding table over the winter. I brought the old table home for the winter to use as a template, with the pedestal mount still attached. Very helpful to have something to reference.

I made the table from 3/4" teak veneered plywood; couldn't find a half sheet so had to buy a full sheet for > $90 bucks. No mistakes please... Table hinges came from Rockler, those I've found at marine stores are poor quality and aren't even symmetrical on the rounded end. It probably took me longer to make the routing template to recess the hinges, than to make the whole table; but again, didn't want to make any mistakes. I made each side 2" wider than the original, so that when open, it's visibly wider, but not enough that you notice it trying to get past it, or when it's down to make up the berth. The pedestal mount is offset slightly from the starboard edge to allow this, but still exactly the same distance from the port side, so the table can be lowered.

I didn't think the hinges would stand up to my kids leaning on the open side, so I made sliding supports, which are pulled out prior to opening the table. Work nicely. I've put small brass knobs on them since the photos were taken.

It's surprising how much more room there is with the table folded. My wife and kids all commented, the first time they were on the boat. It's much easier to lower the table to make up the berth, as your weight is directly over the pedestal; was always a chore before, to get it down. And the added 4" really make a difference when seated around the table to eat.

One of my more satisfying upgrades, something you actually SEE...!!!!

PS. excuse all the junk in the pics, was still doing spring chores.