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11-17-2014, 02:39 PM
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Guru
City: Beaufort, NC USA
Vessel Name: Sylphide
Vessel Model: Kingston Aluminum Yacht 44' Custom
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I've noticed on several boats, especially Grand Banks, there's a brass or metal tube that runs from the middle of the lower helm up to the overhead. What is that?? is that just a cable run to the flybridge? Seems like it would be in the way, and kinda annoying.
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11-17-2014, 02:43 PM
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#42
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Guru
City: Mooloolaba
Vessel Name: Flora
Vessel Model: Timber southern cray boat
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,859
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After my recent mini refit I have old and new versions.
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11-17-2014, 03:55 PM
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City: St Augustine,Fl
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,798
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard W
The wheel is missing ... I guess you do not need one with all these electronics, autopilots, etc ...
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Don't need wheels. He probably has jog lever steering. Much easier than spinning helms even with power assist.
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11-17-2014, 04:04 PM
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Guru
City: Hailing Port: Charleston, SC
Vessel Name: Moonstruck
Vessel Model: Sabre 42 Hardtop Express
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 8,276
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayfarer
I've noticed on several boats, especially Grand Banks, there's a brass or metal tube that runs from the middle of the lower helm up to the overhead. What is that?? is that just a cable run to the flybridge? Seems like it would be in the way, and kinda annoying.
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The tube or pipe is used for a chase for wiring and steering connections to the flybridge. Many older trawlers had chain and sprocket steering.
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11-17-2014, 04:31 PM
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Guru
City: West Coast
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,790
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sailor of Fortune
Don't need wheels. He probably has jog lever steering. Much easier than spinning helms even with power assist.
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The wheel was off in that picture, but can be seen in the first pic. In practice, you are right -- we don't use the wheel, but use the AP rudder control instead. The boat has jog levers at 4 of its 6 stations (the wing stations on the Portuguese bridge, the tower and the cockpit -- wheels in the pilot house and on the fly bridge), and those are very convenient.
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11-17-2014, 04:39 PM
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Senior Member
City: Auckland
Vessel Name: Pioneer
Vessel Model: Westcoaster 53 converted to pleasure
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 323
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Have done an upgrade with new Laptop and Monitor since but the layout is the same.
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11-17-2014, 05:04 PM
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Guru
City: Port Townsend
Vessel Name: The Promise
Vessel Model: Roughwater 35
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,569
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Simple but effective.
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11-17-2014, 05:06 PM
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TF Site Team
City: California Delta
Vessel Name: FlyWright
Vessel Model: 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 13,728
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayfarer
I've noticed on several boats, especially Grand Banks, there's a brass or metal tube that runs from the middle of the lower helm up to the overhead. What is that?? is that just a cable run to the flybridge? Seems like it would be in the way, and kinda annoying.
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That tube is where you yell your commands to the first mate when she's doing something wrong. Then you use it to bang your head against when she ignores your very accurate and specific commands.
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11-17-2014, 05:20 PM
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Guru
City: Vallejo, California
Vessel Name: Mahalo Moi
Vessel Model: 1986 Grand Banks 42 Classic
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,093
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Lower and upper helm. 99% of the time I'm at the lower helm. I get a better view of my admiral... not to mention keeping an eye on my favorite anchor and listening to the twins...
The tube is a cable run for flying bridge steering and engine controls. I don't notice that it's there anymore. I've been known to use it to hang on during abnormal rolling and pitching.
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11-17-2014, 05:25 PM
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Guru
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,920
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Quote:
Originally Posted by markpierce
I directed the location of devices on the upper half of the panel.
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I like my Garmin better too.
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11-17-2014, 05:55 PM
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Master and Commander
City: Vallejo CA
Vessel Name: Carquinez Coot
Vessel Model: penultimate Seahorse Marine Coot hull #6
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 12,559
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Quote:
Originally Posted by timjet
I like my Garmin better too.
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That's my "fishfinder." Don't fish, but a large display showing the depths of the often shallow waters here is very helpful. (Recommended by my China-based builder who used to sail here.)
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11-17-2014, 06:55 PM
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TF Site Team
City: California Delta
Vessel Name: FlyWright
Vessel Model: 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 13,728
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Quote:
Originally Posted by markpierce
That's my "fishfinder." Don't fish, but a large display showing the depths of the often shallow waters here is very helpful. (Recommended by my China-based builder who used to sail here.)
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I could use that! I'll trade you for a digital depth meter. Non-confusing, digital display with good contrast day and night.
Special deal....only for you, GI.
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11-17-2014, 07:15 PM
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Master and Commander
City: Vallejo CA
Vessel Name: Carquinez Coot
Vessel Model: penultimate Seahorse Marine Coot hull #6
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 12,559
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlyWright
I could use that! I'll trade you for a digital depth meter. Non-confusing, digital display with good contrast day and night.
Special deal....only for you, GI.
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Al, we can talk about it tomorrow over beer(s), but your chances of a trade at this point are zero.
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11-17-2014, 07:44 PM
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TF Site Team
City: Paris,TN
Vessel Name: Slo-Poke
Vessel Model: Jorgensen custom 44
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 3,749
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Here's mine .
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11-17-2014, 08:22 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Calif Delta
Vessel Model: 34' Tollycraft Sedan
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 46
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11-17-2014, 09:35 PM
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Senior Member
City: Newburgh, Indiana
Vessel Name: Quiet Company
Vessel Model: Great Harbour GH-47
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 265
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I love looking at all the different Helm Layouts! We are looking at modifying ours to have a black helm face. Any suggestions on material to use or materials or surface texture to "Stay Away" from??
Norm Miller
Quiet Company
Great Harbour GH47
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11-17-2014, 10:06 PM
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#57
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Guru
City: West Coast
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,790
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Spottsville
I love looking at all the different Helm Layouts! We are looking at modifying ours to have a black helm face. Any suggestions on material to use or materials or surface texture to "Stay Away" from??
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Flat black is best for night vision. Mine is made from formica.
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11-17-2014, 11:24 PM
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#58
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Senior Member
City: La Conner, WA
Vessel Name: Adelaide
Vessel Model: 1983 Tung Hwa Clipper
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 385
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11-18-2014, 04:14 AM
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#59
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Senior Member
City: Hobart
Vessel Name: Theresa
Vessel Model: Cheoy Lee 66 LRMY
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 118
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Home away from home.
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11-18-2014, 04:48 AM
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Guru
City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 12,834
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Spottsville
I love looking at all the different Helm Layouts! We are looking at modifying ours to have a black helm face. Any suggestions on material to use or materials or surface texture to "Stay Away" from??
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Mine is also formica. Will probably do some upgrading next year. Have done some chanes this year and needed to make some cover and switch panels. 1/4" black starboard works very well for that.
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