| The cockpit area is configured so that the port, aft side can be occupied by non sailors and the stb side is clear for the helmsman and crew. The helm position gives good visibility yet is protected by the shade of the bimini, an important feature whilst sailing in the tropics. Locker space under the seating areas give spare stowage as well as housing inventory items.
Port aft stores the snorkel equipment in mesh bags, deck brush, cleaning products and bucket. Stb aft stores the propane BBQ, shore power lead, flare kit and life jackets. Stb lower helm locker stores 1 fire extinguisher, spare engine oil, engine coolant and outboard motor oil.
The helm station is positioned under the shade of the bimini on the stb side and houses wheel steering, engine control panels and instrumentation. The Autohelm Tridata reads water depth, boat speed and distance covered. Autohelm control also gives compass heading and rudder angle. The wind instrument reads wind speed in relative and true, it also gives wind angle.
The 2 Yanmar engine control panels have analogue rev. counter displays and warning lights for oil pressure and water temperature. The engine start is by key and stop is achieved by raising the manual shut down controls. Twin Morse controls for engine speed, forward and reverse are positioned to stb of the conventional compass. |