[C320-list] Helm Seat
Mike Rauh
RaceAnnouncer at verizon.net
Fri Aug 23 15:27:05 PDT 2013
While at the helm in heavy weather I always stand. In calm sailing
conditions, and when motoring, I use the helm seat that I've modified. If
you take a look at the member's gallery photos you'll see "On Your Mark
#408." There are about 6 photos in my folder that show how my helm seat has
been modified. The modification enables you to see ahead while seated and
it has a comfortable footrest. The design works well for me and when not in
use I can fold it up and store it in the port lazarette.
-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jane & Ken
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 7:33 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Helm Seat
I suppose it depends upon your height..If 6-2 your seat is great, less than
that your seat is in the garage. Problem solved! DUH
________________________________
From: John Zienda <jzienda at sbcglobal.net>
To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 1:47 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Helm Seat
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
>>
>>
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