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Old 10-15-2010, 09:21 PM   #1
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Helmsman's physical position on trawlers

My only experience in "commanding" a boat has been on sailboats with tillers, so forgive me naivety. ...

Note the relative position of the wheel and helmsman's chair on Willy, quite typical for trawlers.


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It seems to me the wheel isn't readily accessible from the chair unless one steers with their feet.

I'd expect when things are serious, the helmsman position is standing*directly behind the wheel.* So, when would the chair be used?* While under autopilot?* While steering with feet in "at ease" mode?

-- Edited by markpierce on Friday 15th of October 2010 11:35:49 PM
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