[C320-list] Helm Seat

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Tim

 I had to cut about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch off each side of the plactic that covers teh ladder to make it fit.

When under way my seat stay on teh ladder and I use it as a back rest. 

A friend of mine did  the same thing.  


Tony 


-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Fleming <timfleming at hotmail.com>
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Sun, Aug 18, 2013 8:05 pm
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Helm Seat


Maybe since mine's newer 2002 they don't fit there anymore?  Gotta picture? 

Best Regards,
Tim 


On Aug 18, 2013, at 4:54 PM, conneelythomas at aol.com wrote:

> I still do not understand this problem !!! My helm seat is on my swim ladder 
,when on the up position, It is very comfortable  to sail. I can sail and see 
all around me .  Tom
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tim Fleming <timfleming at hotmail.com>
> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Sat, Aug 17, 2013 6:33 pm
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Helm Seat
> 
> 
> That's seat groves will not go over my swim step rail on 2002 320.  The white 
> teps attached are wider than the seat .  Too bad ... :(
> Tim
> 928
> 
> n Aug 13, 2013, at 11:06 AM, "Andrew Santangelo" <andrew_santangelo at mac.com> 
> rote:
> The bugaboo for us is we race and cruise.  You basically stand behind the 
wheel 
> ost of the time while racing based on my experience, or sit on the sides.  
> hort or tall, it is highly uncomfortable standing while that seat is there.  
It 
> imply got in the way all the time.
> Andrew 
> C320 "Dawn Treader"
> 333
> an Francisco, CA MOVING TO Holland, MI
> J22 "Blitzkrieg"
> lephant 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 
> raffic situations I do stand. I have a "to do" list which includes a remote 
> teering pole to use from the observation seats which are the most desired 
seats 
> n our boat. Also I'm over 6' so I can use the helm seat just fine, my wife who 

> s 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
>