Pilothouse

This area distinguishes the Nauticat 52 from all other vessels.

To starboard is the inside steering station with a large hinged-top chart table immediately in front of the helmsman
Main electrical circuit panels, navigational equipment and engine controls are at the the helmsman’s fingertips
A full width contoured panel above the windshields serve as a flush mounting panel for instrument and other instrument displays
A lockable, sliding door is to starboard, beneath which is a large gear locker for sailing equipment/life preservers, etc.
To Port is a large raised, U-shaped settee surrounding a teak table with fiddles
The table pedestal contains a two shelf storage area accessed via two brass-hinged teak doors
Full visibility is provided for the helmsman or from the U-shaped Settee

Bulk storage area beneath the aft portion of the settee
Fixed port lights provide all around, above deck view of surroundings
Fixed port lights are of special toughened safety glass mounted in alloy frames
Two 18 x 18 inch overhead adjustable hatches, port and starboard
Companionway steps lead up and aft to the cockpit
Forward and midships are steps leading down to the galley, dinette and forward cabins
Aft and to starboard is a curved stairway leading down to the aft cabins.
A large wet locker is outboard of the stairs
The companionway has a sliding translucent hatch and removable clear lexan washboard in captive stainless steel tracks with lock
Two overhead lights with Hi/Lo settings

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S/Y Big Finn - Nauticat 52