Sounds like one or the other didn;t understand who the
helmsman was. Hard to blame the wheels

"Rick Itenson" wrote in message
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On 4 Sep 2004 20:41:54 -0700, (Rolf) wrote:

In the last few years there has been a trend on sailboats boats over
40 ft to go to dual ( smaller) steering wheels, one on each side of
the cockpit. Presumably this is to avoid the problems of getting
around the wheel and easy access to the back. Many large racing boats
of course have had dual wheels for a long time, to give the helmsman a
better view.
What are the pros and cons of two wheels instead of one wheel?
Rolf,
True story re two wheels. New boat (47 ft) owner and experienced
friend sailing. Came onto large buoy in river, current pushing them
onto it. Both of them took charge and each turned the wheel in
opposite directions - result ! hit the buoy and scraped the whole
starboard side. Brand new boat!
Rick Itenson
Breathless
Toronto