helm egonomics...

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  1. mattosmond
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    mattosmond Junior Member

    does anyone know of any websites that have cockpit and helm ergonomic studies? I am designing a steering wheel and throttle for small speed boats!!!
    Cheers:confused:
     
    mattosmond, Apr 27, 2006
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    SailDesign Old Phart! Stay upwind..

    No websites, but Ian Nicholson's Boat Data Book has some helpful stuff.
    Steve
     
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    This was from an old USCG Publication and has been edited, but provides a starting point.
     

    Attached Files:

    dougfrolich, Apr 27, 2006
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    mattosmond Junior Member

    Thanks for that doug, that's an awesome pdf. That was exactly the sort of thing i was needing :) :)
     
    mattosmond, Apr 29, 2006
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