Nutsy,

You know you're just kidding yourself about that Flat helm seat. Benny
made it flat SO YOU COULD STAND ON IT!! It"s just to CRAMP to stand
behind that wheel.

You know, Nutsy, there are boats build that don't even have Cockpits. I
think Slocum's "Spray" was one. There was a Pedestal mounted on the
flush deck between the main cabin and the Aft cabin. A lot of boats have
nothing more than a foot well, but any well designed Helm does not "Pin"
the Helm man in place.

It is only lately that Cruising Boats have been installing bigger
Cockpits, subject to "POOPING" Mostly because of the usage, like you
do. Day sailing with over-nite accommodations.

Cramping the helm man is what has created Cable pedestal Helms and
removal of transoms. Some "Cheap" builders have elected to lengthen
water line by adding to the hull without changing any interior
accommodations and calling the addition a "Swim Platform" The Cheapest
way to add speed. Don't change Beam, Add Main sail with longer length of
water line. Cheapest Way.

So, stand on the seat, that's your choice BUT Don't give your CHEAP ****
about a wonderful cockpit. Benny had to use a larger Wheel to let you
stand upright

I think that expresses my feeling about your "BS Cockpit" I won't say
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