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Unread 02-22-2012, 02:20 PM
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Default A dumb V question...

Since it's been nearly 20 years since I ran and my memory ain't as good as it used to be, I've got a stupid question for you guys.

Can you comfortably drive standing up or is it seated operation only?
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I like to drive standing up .. Have seriously thought about putting in a leaning post instead of a seat. I like the extra view that I get that way.
Gotta sit down when in heavy chop though for safety's sake. I think that as long as you're comfortable with it either way is fine. Just my $.02
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Very comfortable standing up as far as I am concerned....if you have a pedestal seat make sure it slides back far enough though because it can bang the bejeezus out of the back of your knees if its too close.
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Weather permitting, I'm usually standing...
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See, I'm the opposite. Usually sitting till it's bad then I'll stand up.
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I'd love to have a bolster seat, that way I could sit or stand comfortably. There was a discussion awhile ago about how, when standing, the chair beats up the back of your legs and I have that problem. I also sit while smooth sailing but stand during rough handling.
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Unread 02-22-2012, 06:09 PM
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i only sit when i'm in the 5 mph zone after that its standing all the way. and Awthacker, very nice job on the boat

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Unread 02-22-2012, 06:57 PM
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in my V21, yup, I stand a lot till I realize I'm standing, and have a nice helm seat and then I sit down !

Have traveled many miles sitting and driving - enjoying the comfort of the V vs my previous center console.

You can set up your helm seat to be higher if desired too.
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I only sit through the no wake zone. I like to spin the helm seat around backwards and prop my feet on the cooler and look aft when anchored up though, so no leaning post for me.
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I like to stack 3 throw cushions in my seat so I am kinda stand-sitting.
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