Pilot house - functionality

Discussion in 'Motorsailers' started by globaldude, Apr 23, 2006.

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  1. globaldude
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    globaldude court jester

    "This forum topic is about making life comfortable for females inside boats I think, but on this one, I am VERY close to my female side.
    Today we had lunch atop the table/engine bay while it ran at 1250 rpm.
    It was OK, and the heat was welcome."

    Hmmmm !???, one wonders What it was you had for lunch ? I suppose your engine hits a "sweet spot " @ 1250 rpm does it !!??, not TOO much vibration I hope .
     
    globaldude, Oct 19, 2006
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  2. VASCONY
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    VASCONY VASCONY

    The wheel

    The question is whether you like to feel like a fork lift driver, or a real mariner.
    Definitely, my choyce would be a vertical mounted spoked wheel. Check
    www.nordhavn.com
    I can't understand why those guys have replaced theyr destroyer type of wheel on NH40 and NH43 with a truck type.
    After all, it obstruct the view right behinde, so you wouldn't put your plotter there.
     
    Last edited: Dec 6, 2006
    VASCONY, Dec 6, 2006
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  4. FAST FRED
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    FAST FRED Senior Member

    For cruising there is little need for a wheel as most folks have an autopilot , and "steer" with the remote. A side stick works well too.

    So with the major need for a wheel for docking , the ability to see the dock becomes as important as the size or shape or pattern of the wheel.

    For a 30 to 50fter the vertical stick as used by launch operators , works rapidly , with good feedback and is takes little room.

    Just be sure its on the correct side for your prop rotation.
    FAST FRED
     
    FAST FRED, Dec 8, 2006
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