The Helms person can sit directly behind the wheel on a rised, curved
Helm seat. When heeled that person can slide to the high side seat or
stay on the low side with the Jib Sheet winch within very easy reach,




Thom, you can do the same thing on a 35s5. There's tons of room to sit
behind the wheel.

http://members.aol.com/bobsprit/images/wednesdayweb.jpg

We do this all the time. We thought we'd add a helmseat, but have not
found it a problem as is. The wheel is in perfect position when
steering from starboard or port and if you're sitting or standing on
the helm seat directly behind it. What it's NOT good for is standing
directly behind it with my size 13 shoes! Everyone else doesn't have a
problem.
Once again, it really pays to be just a bit shorter...and have smaller
feet. If I was 5'8 I would have kept the C&C 32 forever I think.


RB
35s5
NY

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The Helms person can sit directly behind the wheel on a
rised, curved
Helm seat. When heeled that person can slide to the high
side seat or
stay on the low side with the Jib Sheet winch within very
easy reach,




Thom, you can do the same thing on a 35s5. There's tons of
room to sit
behind the wheel.

http://members.aol.com/bobsprit/images/wednesdayweb.jpg


Can she see over the pedestal?

SV

Can she see over the pedestal?


Suzanne is about 5'6, so it's the wheel that's at nose level for her if
she's seated right behind it. She probably would get use out of a helm
seat. On the other hand she can stand behind the wheel just fine and I
like the helm seat flat because it's where I stand at times.


RB
35s5
NY

I have a helm seat. They are far superior!

Scotty

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Can she see over the pedestal?


Suzanne is about 5'6, so it's the wheel that's at nose
level for her if
she's seated right behind it. She probably would get use
out of a helm
seat. On the other hand she can stand behind the wheel
just fine and I
like the helm seat flat because it's where I stand at
times.


RB
35s5
NY

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
more




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