"Mys Terry" wrote in message
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On 7 Jun 2006 12:21:04 -0700, "Tim" wrote:


also the large ships, had the wheel mounted high on deck for full
visibility on both sides.


A couple of years ago I was talking to the captain of the replica of
Columbus's
boat, The Nina. He said that due to the configuration of the boat, the
person at
the wheel could not see ahead, and had to depend entirely on crew at the
bow for
steering directions, especially in close quarters.



I have the opposite problem. From the upper station, I can't see the stern
and, when docking in a tight slip, have to depend on someone standing in the
rear of the cockpit with their hands above their head, pointing in the
direction to move the stern to avoid hitting the finger slips. A familiar
slip is no problem as I learn to line up with a permanent object behind the
slip.

I need some big back-up mirrors.

RCE