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Pilothouse Sailboats Offer Superior Cruising
After several years of cruising with pilothouse and without I've
concluded that pilothouse sailing offers tremendous advantages over sailing in the raw. Here is what I have found: 1. Much less cockpit glare in a pilothouse - less fatigue, less sunburn, better visibility. 2. Better environment temperature and sun wise. Can sail for much longer periods comfortably. 3. Higher position allows for much better visibility. 4. Higher position allows for much greater "feel" of the boat. I can sail much better from a pilothouse. The sailtrim is easier to get right and its easier to detect wind and current changes. 5. Access to instrumentation is far superior, no clouded plexiglass covers. 6. Better airflow through the cockpit of a pilothouse. 7. No wacky tiller to deal with. The wife can't handle a tiller but is a champ on the wheel. 8. Great view of things going on up on the foredeck. You can see everything, rather than being down in a "hole". 9. Stuff can be stored out of the weather in the pilothouse. 10. Pets less likely to be washed overboard. 11. Greater protection in strong seas. 12. Excellent for entertaining and getting out of the bugs. I find a pilothouse sailboat just can't be beat for cruising and would encourage any serious cruiser to look at them before commiting to a cockpit boat. Ron Heron S/V Seven C's Biloxi, MS |
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