[C320-list] Helm Seat

[Dick Walker]

We also leave our on our shed


Cheers

Dick Walker
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado ,CA 92118
619.435.8986



On Aug 19, 2013, at 11:47, John Zienda <jzienda at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Based on some 320 owners advise, I just put mine in the dock box. I like the extra space in the cockpit so far. I will try sail without the seat for a while.
> 
> John 
> #691
> 
> On Aug 19, 2013, at 1:41 PM, Tim Fleming <timfleming at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Ahhh... TY! 
>> Which rung do you hang it on?
>> 
>> Best Regards,
>> Tim 
>> 
>> 
>> On Aug 19, 2013, at 7:22 AM, amshd2 at aol.com wrote:
>> 
>>> 
>>> 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
>>> 
>>>