[C320-list] All's quiet

[Utility Email]

I use the cockpit locker for a folding Dahon bike. It fits fine in that spacious location and makes a fun way to get around the islands when we are island hopping. 

Dave

David B. Swanson, P.E., S.E.
Principal, LEED AP
Director, Structural Group

Reid Middleton, Inc.
(425) 741-3800 office
(425) 741-5011 direct
(425) 508-7971 mobile

www.reidmiddleton.com


On Aug 13, 2013, at 10:03 AM, "Allan S Field" <allan.field at verizon.net> wrote:

> Legend has it that the port locker was designed to accommodate a bicycle!
> Gerry Douglas is a bike rider so this story makes sense to me.  Actually, I
> think I heard this from him!  As for the helm seat, we use it a lot and so
> far, have never run into anyone or anything.  Personally, I like the higher
> seat, knowing that I have to lean far down on the leeward side to see under
> the sail and just bend a few inches to windward to see what's coming from
> there.  
> 
> Allan S. Field
> Sea Shadow - #808
> Columbia, MD
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jack McDonough
> Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 12:45 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] All's quiet
> 
> Andrew:
> 
> I agree completely. Since our boat was bought new in 2003, that seat has
> resided in our storeroom. I don't know how anyone could sit on the seat and
> have the visibility necessary to sail the boat.
> 
> I have a related complaint that concerns the design of the two lazarettes. 
> When at the helm, I constantly move from side to side to scan for other
> boats, buoys, day markers, etc. Both lazarettes are angled at the aft end so
> that there's no room for my feet. I see no reason, even aesthetic, for that
> design.
> 
> Jack
> #947
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Andrew Santangelo
> Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 11:17 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] All's quiet
> 
> I lost my Captain's seat I don't know how many years ago.  However we found
> it useless under sail.  It was highly uncomfortable to steer the ship while
> under sail.  It has not been used since 1998 and we don't miss it at all.
> 
> Andrew
> 
> C320 "Dawn Treader"
> #333
> San Francisco, CA  MOVING TO Holland, MI
> 
> J22 "Blitzkrieg"
> Elephant Butte, New Mexico
> 
> 
> 
> On Aug 13, 2013, at 10:13 AM, Denny Browne wrote:
> 
>> I've had the most success hanging it on a shelf in the garage. Can't 
>> think of a single time I've wished it were on the boat.
>> 
>> Denny Browne
>> A Cappella #935
>> Redondo Beach
>> 
>> Sent from iPhone, sorry for typos, grammar, etc...
>> 
>> On Aug 13, 2013, at 8:59 AM, Bronwen Young <baeyoung at telus.net> wrote:
>> 
>>> Does anyone know if there is a spot that the removable captain's seat 
>>> by the transom is supposed to be stored?  It has slits at each end 
>>> and it looks like it should hang somewhere?
>>> 
>>> thanks,  Bronwen and Eric Young  #195  FanaSea
>