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Hello FW family,

Does anybody know of a site or listening to acquire a replacement cockpit table for a FW 378?
I am looking for a replacement plastic or wood model (preferred) as sold for a 378 from 2002-08...the table size was unchanged during production (I have the original table but it is showing its age).

Alternatively, anyone have a good experience (teak fabricator) with purchasing a custom-made teak table...please provide the contact detals (preference for a Canadian source).

I have contacted FW directly and they are looking into the aforementioned table inquiry and will advise.

Thank you very much!

Clayton

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Clayton
2005 - 378 Vista
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Update...

Four Winns 378 Cockpit tables are available as follows from the manu:

<> Plastic replacement table @ $538.82 -USD (2-weeks)

<> Teak table @ $2,028 -USD (4-5 weeks).

Cheers!

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Clayton
2005 - 378 Vista
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What I have learnt from the process of looking for a teak table for my 378...

Teak has different grades...
There are many inferior grades of teak on the market, the bulk of which is plantation teak. Plantation teak is grown in course sand and harvested every 5-10 years. Although these young trees might be slightly more cost effective, they are very low in sand and oil content, which defeats the purpose. Burmese teak is harvested every 25-50 years, is grown in sand the consistency of powder and is extremely high in oil and sand content, somewhere in the area of 800% higher then plantation teak.

Also, many companies provide teak strips laminated to plywood/plastic or another barrier....not solid teak!

The 378 table is large (58" L x 24" W footprint) and curved requiring extra labor and expertise.

All teak tables are not created equal....buyer beware and informed!

Cheapest is not always the best!

Cheers!

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Clayton
2005 - 378 Vista
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Clayton
2005 - 378 Vista
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I have a 2005 348, and our table was crap. There was a stamp on our cabin table from Wexford Woodworks.
I don't know if Four Winns uses them for all of their wood tables, or if this was custom.
Anyway, I called them up, sent them a template for the cockpit table, and I now have a custom all Cherry Wood table to match the table downstairs and all of the woodwork downstairs.
It only cost $350.
They were great to work with.
They sent me the table before I even paid for it, saying that they wanted to make sure I was happy with it first.
It was perfect, and I sent them out a check, I don't believe they accept credit card.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Sorry I do not have a picture at this time to share.
I just took the pole mounts off the other table and installed them on the cherry wood table.
I make sure to drill pilot holes first for the table mount screws.
No complaints what so ever!

http://wexfordwoodworkings.com/index.html

That is outstanding...I am pleased you are thrilled with the table and thank you for the information...much appreciated!

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Clayton
2005 - 378 Vista
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Thanks for sharing the info on different kinds of teak as I had no idea about the better and lesser kinds of teak. My factory table on our 2005 268 is also stamped Wexford wood works on the bottom.

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What a beautiful table...thank you very much!

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Clayton
2005 - 378 Vista
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