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Pilothouse yacht

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A pilothouse yacht is designed to allow the crew to maintain a safe and effective watch without needing to be on deck. There must be all-round visibility from within the yacht's accommodation – this allows the crewmember to be able to keep watch comfortably whilst fully protected from the elements.[1]

Most pilothouse yachts have an inside steering position, but it is not essential as long as it takes only a few seconds to reach the cockpit. If there is no proper inside steering position, engine controls maybe located at the chart table, with an autopilot joystick instead of a wheel.[2]

A wheelhouse is a specific type of pilothouse which contains the vessel's main steering position.

References

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  1. ^ "Pilothouse Sailboats". boats.com. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  2. ^ "Pilothouse motor boats". mBoat.eu. 23 April 2020.