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Even the preliminary drawings of the cockpit were promising. Special attention had been given to the visibility issues that often surround a deck or raised salon design. With only one helm, the visibility is restricted to “line of sight” through the salon or dodger. Others have twin helm stations which are an improvement over the single; however they are never outboard enough to provide adequate visibility. Other considerations include winch locations, control line placement, instrument locations, seating and storage, access to side decks, engine controls and engine space access.
The most exciting and unique aspect of this particular cockpit design is the way in which it maintains the same level as the main salon sole. No longer do you have to enter or exit the cabin by negotiating a ladder, and no bridge decks to climb over! Visibility is the same inside or out, standing or sitting. And no longer restricted to a small traditional style cockpit, this design has ample seating capacity.
http://www.watermarkyachts.com/Gorbon/June2006_cockpit.pdf
The most exciting and unique aspect of this particular cockpit design is the way in which it maintains the same level as the main salon sole. No longer do you have to enter or exit the cabin by negotiating a ladder, and no bridge decks to climb over! Visibility is the same inside or out, standing or sitting. And no longer restricted to a small traditional style cockpit, this design has ample seating capacity.
http://www.watermarkyachts.com/Gorbon/June2006_cockpit.pdf
