I posted this in the ask any sailor column and got no resonse. If some of you Pearson folks have not been to that column perhaps you could give me some thoughts? I'm doing a complete redo of everything moveable on AnaMeg. Will be installing a new helm (Lewmar Cobra)and making a helm seat. (none present on stock boat; PO had a 6" wide plank between the pulpit posts.) Now that everything is off and the cockpit empty I remember to think about distance. i.e. I didn't measure anything when it was in place and I could sit at the helm. The helm seat will be considerably forward of the transom so I can't just use the same place for the helm. Nor was it good before, too far away. Ergo my request: Could some of you that make frequent trips to your boat: 1) measure the distance from the helm seat (if you have one) to the wheel. 2) Tell me if your distance is comfortable, too far, too close, etc. Doesn't matter if it's a 323. Any boat will do. 3) Give me an idea of your size and how you generally use the helm. I'm 5'9" and my spouse 5'6". So far we prefer sitting directly behind the helm. Thanks. Geoff