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txbigfoot
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Initially Posted - 01/02/2009 :  18:07:25  Show Profile
I have pedestal steering and am wondering where every sits while the boat is heeling? I try to sit on my throne, but keep sliding off. Are you forced to sit on the cockpit bench? Sorry for the dumb question.
Dan
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Bob Jack
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Response Posted - 01/02/2009 :  18:22:19  Show Profile
My hats off to you..I have trouble staying the throne when the boat is not heeling...not to mention how hard it is getting into the head....even under normal conditions
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mhartong
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Response Posted - 01/02/2009 :  18:49:39  Show Profile  Visit mhartong's Homepage
I sit on the high side cockpit bench and steer by the intermediate lubbers lines. If the boat is heading due north, the intermediate lubbers line will be at 45 Degrees and 315 Degrees. Easy to see, just have to remember to add or subtract 45 degrees for your magnetic course. Also don't forget to account for magnetic variation when first determining course. Bowditch has a good discussion as well as Dutton's Navigation and Piloting; Mark
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NUTHRTOY
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Response Posted - 01/02/2009 :  19:03:37  Show Profile
Look in the Tech Tips for entries by Mike Shetter "old BombayII". Find the entry beginning with Captains Seat. this moght work for you.

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SEAN
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Response Posted - 01/03/2009 :  06:55:12  Show Profile
I made a hammock ,its pretty comfy



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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 01/03/2009 :  11:31:18  Show Profile
I built the this [url="http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=15877&SearchTerms=helmsman"]Helmsman's Seat[/url] to sit higher when sailing. I sit on it even when we lean by bracing a leg against a seat or coaming. If things get rough I stand at the helm.
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txbigfoot
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Response Posted - 01/05/2009 :  23:59:56  Show Profile
Nice job on the hammock! I am a lake sailor so that seems everkill! But definitely an awesome upgrade!
Dan
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 01/06/2009 :  09:01:30  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by SEAN</i>
<br />I made a hammock...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Too cool!
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SEAN
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Response Posted - 01/07/2009 :  11:58:36  Show Profile
Thanks Dave ,

its my sofa with sails ..lol

weres the remote ..for the jib sheet :D
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SEAN
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Response Posted - 01/07/2009 :  18:45:01  Show Profile
Hey Dan ,

we have that blue chair from west marine that fits in there nice and steer with one hand
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