Lisle, Here are a couple of considerations both ways (and both boat interiors look great)…
We recently switched from a C&C 34 (table similar to C&C 30), to a Sabre 38 (table similar to Tartan 31). I much prefer that I can swing the table up on the bulkhead. That is now our standard configuration while underway, giving us all open space down below. Similar to the Tartan, we have the grab-rails under the windows, which really helps while moving around. However that is with just two of us on the boat. Likely with the C&C you will leave the port leaf up most of the time (that’s what we did). With kids, you may be able to get away with everyone seated around the dinette in the C&C, and not have to put up the second leaf. That will make life easier at mealtimes, if people can still access the forward cabin (invariably just when everyone is seated). That is not an option with the Tartan, as you have to put up the leaf to get usable surface – probably every time. So in balance – C&C. Regards, Damian Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 11:09 AM To: [email protected] Cc: Lisle Kingery, PhD Subject: Stus-List opinions about cabin table Thanks for all the helpful replies on cabin table options. I've pretty much narrowed my boat choices down to either a C&C 30MKii or a Tartan 31 at this point. The Tartan's interior appears more open with the folding table mounted on the bulkhead vs. the fixed table on the C&C. I will mainly be day-sailing and hanging out on the dock with a few overnights so I'm thinking the more open cabin might work better with the kids. comparison pics link below. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5w1TuAY4gTRam1qNlBuWExhSW8 Thanks, Lisle
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