[Rhodes22-list] Seated Visability

[rjquinn at bellsouth.net]

In addition to the standard cockpit cushions, Kathy and I used the "sport a seat" which added a couple of inches to our seated height.  We liked using them for both comfort and the improved viewing area.  Just something to think about.

Bob and Kathy on the "NoKaOi"
> 
> From: Slim <stevenalm at comcast.net>
> Date: 2007/01/27 Sat PM 02:32:16 EST
> To: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Watermusic sings!
> 
> Elle,
> 
> Trust me, you'll be able to see fine sitting on the cockpit benches.  My
> wife is only a tad over five feet and she has no trouble.  You don't
> necessarily have to have a 360 degree view of the horizon at ALL times.  For
> one thing, you can't see what is blocked from view by the sails no matter
> where you sit so once in a while you have to move around and take a peek,
> but then you can sit back down and relax.
> 
> Have you considered where to sit when the boom is in the lowered
> position,the so-called first reef for heavier winds?  Your view to leeward
> is more obstructed and even a short person cannot see under the lowered
> boom.
> 
> My point is of course you have to be vigilant and watchful but unless you're
> in heavy traffic you don't have to see everything everywhere all the time.
> After all, we're only going 3-6 knots.  What could possibly go wrong?   8-)
> I admit I did hit a buoy once sailing alone at night.  What are the odds?
> 
> Slim
> 
> On 1/27/07 11:01 AM, "elle" <watermusic38 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> > Slim,
> >  
> > I always prefer sitting behind the wheel...standing if conditions warrant to
> > be able to move to the windward side.I won't be able to see sitting on either
> > cockpit bench...No extension...I'll have to let someone else steer if I want
> > to sit on high....when we had our first boat with a tiller I did just what you
> > described...carrying my helm pillow with me.;^)
> >  
> > Footrests are not an obstacle for me...but anyone much larger than will have
> > longer legs & hence will not need the footrests....;^)
> >  
> > elle
> > 
> > Slim <stevenalm at comcast.net> wrote:
> > Elle,
> > 
> > I usually prefer to sit down in the cockpit rather than up on the gunnels
> > and I'll bet you'll find it very comfortable steering with the wheel sitting
> > on the port or starboard cockpit benches as well. Depending on conditions,
> > you usually want to tack your body for ballast--esp. single-handing--and be
> > prepared for lots of time when you won't want to be in the binnacle seat.
> > But what I really like is that without a tiller in the way, crossing over
> > should be less cumbersome but the footrests might be a trip hazard.
> > 
> > Do you have some kind of extension to reach the wheel at those times you
> > want to sit up on the gunnels?
> > 
> > Slim
> > 
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