Grumpy old men and boats.

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Originally Posted by South Bound

Try autopiloting here



This is what our home waters are like, and here I much prefer steering with a tiller extension so I can sit under the sprayhood. But as soon as we're out of the archipelago the autopilot takes over.

South Bound, The answer is commonly referred to as a remote for your auto pilot. It lets you sit in the heated warmth of the companionway, underneath of the dodger, & alter your course as needed with the push of a button.

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Originally Posted by Smokeys Kitchen

This! Not being able to effectively do the maintainence on the boat is my biggest gripe. Granted all boats are compromises, and I own one with a pointy stern, but a little more thought about access would go a long way towards easing the constant boat yoga!

AMEN! Access to everything which Ever may need to have a wrench put on it is Key!

[weavis]

Hey guyz

Im being outgrumped here...

BRILLIANT!!

[weavis]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-mSKMI3aaY

[a64pilot]

Helm station on my boat is as far back out of the cockpit as it can be, you almost sit on the transom. I like it like that as now that I have an AP, I only hand steer when I have to, and the rest of the time I want as much cockpit space as I can get, to stretch out and lay down or us eat at the cockpit table etc.
If my speed falls much below four kts, the Yanmar comes on line, but it's not all that bad as with the Autoprop I can get back to hull speed or close to it with only 1000 RPM. Maybe as I settle into Retirement that speed number will drop.

However even I who is no real Sailor know that if your trying to ghost along and get as much as you can out of the sails an AP is just not going to do as well as an experienced Helmsman.
Not that I am, but I do recognize that someone who is and really knows how to trim sails and has a set up to where they can be effectively trimmed, will sail circles around me

[TrentePieds]

Quote: " and so do our sisters, cousins, and aunts."

Hmm... Thot you wuz a "California Girl". Must be the ozzie influence :-)!

TP

[Kenomac]

Originally Posted by Souzag818

Does that come with a horn and turn signals????

No, but you can order the optional helm station commode.

[Kenomac]

Originally Posted by Kenomac

Please explain how he can possibly see where he's going and see what's ahead or on the port side?

Seems like the most impractical helm.... ever.

This otta be good......

Originally Posted by weavis

There is a helm on the other side too.

So.... if you're using the tiller on the starboard side and it's required that you move over to "the other side" to be able to see stuff on "the other side," then how do you see things on the starboard side while using the tiller on "the other side?"

[TrentePieds]

Quote: "Pathetic how nearly all sailors today and the boats they sail have no class and depend on big money and devices to conger up some pride and accomplishment."

There are condo owners, and there are sailors - and never the twain shall meet - except maybe on CF :-)!

TP

[a64pilot]

Originally Posted by weavis

Grump grump.... baah.



Broadblue Rapier 550 Catamaran helm.. Also has exterior steering.







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You sure that is not an RV? I've seen one that looks just like that

[Mango51]

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[weavis]

Originally Posted by Kenomac

So.... if you're using the tiller on the starboard side and it's required that you move over to "the other side" to be able to see stuff on "the other side," then how do you see things on the starboard side while using the tiller on "the other side?"

Ive no idea Ken.... Perhaps you could explain this?



PS.. this is an Oyster..

[nematon785]

The helm cushion on the Oyster will back the grumpy off any old salt.

[Kenomac]

Originally Posted by weavis

Ive no idea Ken.... Perhaps you could explain this?



PS.. this is an Oyster..

Be glad to, sorry you had trouble with your homework.

Easy.... one can see off the bow from either the port helm or starboard helm perfectly clear without an obstructed view, take your pick. The two helm positions also allow easy access down the center without having to walk around a helm placed in the center. No up, over and around stuff which is why most monohull manufacturers have now gone this route.

But unlike that tiller helmed catamaran thing, there's no massive wheelhouse or whatever it's called, totally blocking the helmsman's view.

Are you sure those weren't emergency tillers on the cat? I'm thinking they were. I've toured many cats with excellent indoor and outdoor helms, but that one.... well... different strokes I guess. But I'd hate to be a windsurfer of using a kayak anywhere near that cat.

[weavis]

Talking of grumps...
Friday night Me and my phone entered into a crowd of people... as we exited, my phone went off walking with someone else..

grump grump grump..