Design #539 IMS 54

position crew below in “hiking seats” where they will produce an equal if not higher righting moment than crew on the rail in a typical position. These seats are angled benches that allow 3 crewmembers to sit comfortably on the windward side, which should also be helpful when packing chutes below and securing sails.

The cockpit is shaped to suit the narrow deck beam while keeping the helmsman positioned as far outboard as possible. The edge of the working deck is truncated aft, behind the afterguard, to shorten the required lifeline surround. Pedestal grinders are positioned for maximum efficiency at both primary and mainsheet winches. All main trimmer's control lines are lead aft for easy adjustment. Topmast backstay winches are positioned aft of the helmsman and outboard for easy adjustment upwind by the afterguard.