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Viking76

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I have heard that "REAL MEN", do not sit when driving a boat. Any thought/opinions on this?
 
Real men don't "drive" boats!

When at the helm of my prior boat, I had to stand because the seat was so low it was hard to see over the bow. With my present boat, I can sit and have a great field of vision.

Sitting rocks!!!
 
Not sure about real men, but I like to do both.

Namely, I use the bolster in the up position, semi-standing with my butt leaning on the bolster.
 
And I thought from the topic that this was a "using the head to pee while underway" type of question.

How you position your self at the helm is a matter of personal preference. As Hogan pointed out, making sure you have maximum visibility is the key.
 
Real men don't use air conditioning in their cars and pickups. Real men smoke Marlboros. Real men wear jockey undershorts. And real men can sit and cruise in a boat all day long unless they want premature degenerative disc disease.
 
Not sure about "real" men, but with my present boat I operate from the flying bridge, and except for docking I sit and enjoy the ride.
 
You heard from somebody that's never got knocked around a boat much. Personally, I'll make myself as safe and comfortable in the softest, sturdiest, best shock absorbing seat with the best harness I can find. More shattered teeth and musculoskeletal damage won't make me feel any more macho.
 
The only thing real men drive standing up is a Segway. It is much safer sitting to drive most boats.
 
Well, the captains on Deadliest Catch sit, and I'd have to consider them real men.
 
I stand i want to see the water so many floating bodies in the Raritan i don't want to hit them.
 
The design of the ship's Helm & running angle determine the position you need for viewing. Even on a boat with a steep running angle if they designed the Helm forward you could still sit. If you need to stand underway (as in my old 1994 330 Sundancer) then I consider it a poor design
 
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Originally posted by psalzer

Not sure about "real" men, but with my present boat I operate from the flying bridge, and except for docking I sit and enjoy the ride.

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+1

Bob
 
I sit sometimes when I am stuck in a tedious now wake zone. When running, I stand. WHen near Brian, I run...
 
Whatever is more comfortable at the time. Heck, I have even been know to sit and pilot with my feet.
 
For the most part I prefer to stand. However, for a long trolling run at slow speed I will sit. Also sit often when just sight seeing at slow speed.

My legs are better shock absorbers than my butt. Also I can conpensate for boat movement better when standing. Now if I had those harnesses and shock absorbing seats of the Coast Guard boats I may prefet sitting.

It is all in just which is the most comfortable to the individual.

George
 
Our boat has great visibility at both helms so I sit most of the time. When docking I stand in the pilot house door way
 
Viking76. I suggest a boating course. United States Power Squadron is one of the best to start.
 
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Originally posted by rnbenton

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Originally posted by psalzer

Not sure about "real" men, but with my present boat I operate from the flying bridge, and except for docking I sit and enjoy the ride.

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+1

Bob

+1 Agreed

Bill

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Originally posted by Viking76

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Whoever said that, is an idiot.

Or is 20 with young persons back and knees.
And they will be sitting in years to come.

And that is my opinion.
 
Whatever feels the best. It depends on the boat, seats, conditions
 
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