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Old 01-27-2020, 02:22 PM   #15
C lectric
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City: Gibsons, B.C., Canada
Vessel Name: Island Pride
Vessel Model: Palmer 32'
Join Date: Oct 2007
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We have both a lower helm and upper helm on the bridge.
Boating in all weather, sun, rain, snow [although no longer the snow] we always use the lower helm. OUr boat offers excellent visibility from inside.

I do use the radar to now warn me of boats coming up from behind but I also can get a decent view out the side window and it is a quick jog to get a good view out the salon door.

If you are concerned to that degree then find another boat. Different boats offer different degrees of visibility from the two helm position. Pay attention to visibilty from the inside station.

I will mention that we used to often venture out in some rough water and I learned early on that the motion can be quite violent up top so that was one of the reasons I learned to run from inside.


And yes I would think a decent rear view camera would help but i cannot help with the selection.
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