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Originally Posted by landlockedsquid
So lets say your boat shopping, and you've found the boat you want except for 1 major problem. Lets say the one you found has double helm at the rear and you would like a single helm more toward the front. The curious idiot question is..... how hard would it be to change the helm? Is it even possible?
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Double helm is a newer fashion dictated by
charter fleet managers who copy it from humongous
racing sailboats. On
racing monsters, it allows the helmsman to have a better view of the
sails & its surrounding. For cruising, I'm sure you can find an older & better boat with a
single helm: For example, for $290K you can get a 49'
Beneteau with double helms while for about the same
price you can get a 43'
Hallberg Rassy... What you loose in length & volume you gain in strength & quality! Cheers !