[C320-list] Helm seat

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I never use it.  Too close to the wheel.
 Richard A. Walker, Ph.D. 


740 Olive Ave.


Coronado, CA 92118-2136


(619) 435-8986 




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From: Rick Smith <ricksmith4333 at gmail.com>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com; Doug Treff <doug at treff.us>
Sent: Tue, July 10, 2012 9:48:11 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Helm seat

Doug -- I've had my 320 since 1994 and I can't remember ever using my helm 
seat...or the other cushions, for that matter (except for the stern pulpit 
cushions, and then only when I have certain people aboard who resist sitting on 
hard surfaces...).

Having said that -- I don't know how you plan to use your boat?  I race about 
99% of the time I'm out, so I really don't want/need the helm seat.

Besides...if you're sitting right behind the helm, you can't see the genoa/jib 
tell-tales when you are sailing upwind.

Rick Smith
Layla #136
Lake Lanier
Atlanta, GA




-----Original Message----- From: Doug Treff
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 12:40 PM
To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Helm seat


I am the new owner of a 1996 320. PO lost the helm seat overboard.
Wondering if any of you have had to buy a new one or if any of you
have made a new one out of teak or other material?

Ideas?  Does anyone actually use their helm seat? It seems a little
cramped bach there with the amount of space between the wheel and the
seat area.

-- Doug Treff
doug at treff.us