Could you do what they do with Caravans and have a table on a single pole which fits into a permanent socket in the floor? You could have the socket under an inspection hatch so when not in use it's flush.
We have a ‘occasional’ table in the rear seating area. I believe it was a standard feature with the rib. It’s a bit like the caravan style but the socket protrudes very slightly rather than having a recessed hole as they do in caravans. The pole screws into place and the table mounts on top with a quick release. I store the table in a locker when not in use. To be honest it’s not overly practical. Might look a bit posy to be sat around drinking pims in a marina, but like the twin sun lounger infills (front and rear seats convert to beds) we just don’t get the climate often enough. I’m not sure if I have any photos of it in place but I can take some detailed photos when I’m down in a couple of weeks if you like.
Here’s some photos of the mount and I’ve found an archive of the table in place. Although it came with the boat I doubt the hull manufacturer made it so I will look for any makers marks when next down.
Thanks chaps - I was thinking to put a table in just how you've both described but I'd not seen any other people do it which got me thinking there may be a good reason for that.
This is my take on a RIB table. I have a removable storage box on the boat, I made up a wooden "tea tray" to fit on top of the box & then had a cushion made to fit the tray. Great for sitting when we are fishing, handy for a picnic.
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