[C320-list] Helm Seat

[tharrison at innovations-plus.com]

Same here - 1997 

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On 2013-08-17, at 5:59 PM, Tim Fleming <timfleming at hotmail.com> wrote:

> That's seat groves will not go over my swim step rail on 2002 320.  The white steps attached are wider than the seat .  Too bad ... :(
> 
> Tim
> #928
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> 
> On Aug 13, 2013, at 11:06 AM, "Andrew Santangelo" <andrew_santangelo at mac.com> wrote:
> 
> The bugaboo for us is we race and cruise.  You basically stand behind the wheel most of the time while racing based on my experience, or sit on the sides.  Short or tall, it is highly uncomfortable standing while that seat is there.  It simply got in the way all the time.
> 
> Andrew 
> 
> C320 "Dawn Treader"
> #333
> San Francisco, CA MOVING TO Holland, MI
> 
> J22 "Blitzkrieg"
> Elephant Butte, New Mexico
> 
> 
> 
> On Aug 13, 2013, at 11:15 AM, Bruce wrote:
> 
>> I use it the same way Allan describes, when things get touchy such as high traffic situations I do stand. I have a "to do" list which includes a remote steering pole to use from the observation seats which are the most desired seats on our boat. Also I'm over 6' so I can use the helm seat just fine, my wife who is shorter always stands while at the wheel.
>> 
>> Bruce Hunter
>> Nauti Time #719
>> 
>> 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
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