pilot house

The MD Buzzards Bay's classic pilothouse turns inclement weather into pefect boating days.  Her "great room" arrangement brings the galley up on deck, across from the lounge.  With this layout, no one onboard is too far away for easy communication, yet each area still has its own space. At anchor, the hero of the cruise (the cook) is not forgotten, with direct line of sight and communication to those in the cockpit, lounge, or even those swimming around the boat, ensuring no one is left out of the fun. 

What makes this pilothouse so enjoyable is the 360 degree panoramic view that brings the outside in.  Allowance for adequate natural ventilation was a high priority, with four large opening windows, one overhead hatch, and an aft pilothouse door.

A well placed spring cleat is easily accessed on the side deck by sliding open either the port or starboard window, allowing the helmsman or passenger to handle a spring line without leaving the comfort and security of the pilothouse. The opening centerline helm window allows easy communication with those on the foredeck. This makes anchoring a much safer and less stressful operation.

The pilothouse is molded as part of the deck, eliminating joints for increased strength and beauty, while reducing weight.

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