MERIDIAN 391

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JOHNNYRENO

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can anyone tell me if the 2006 and up meridian sedan comes with the option of only a helm on top and not a helm down in the living areas i just think thats a waist of space please correct me if im wrong thx in advance for any comments.
 
Most of them come without the lower helm as the lower helm is actually an "upgrade/option" that most people elect not to have.
 
The lower helm is a big request in the European market, but is not requested much in the states. While the brochure shows it, it is a special order as most dealers do not order them with that option.
 
It's probably a common option in the Pacific Northwest also. On my trips there it's rare to see a boat without an interior helm.
 
Having a helm in the salon is a waste of space if your boating environment does not dictate this. As some have mentioned, in the Pacific Northwest, such a setup is a no brainier, in the northeast where I am from, it is a waste of real estate, I would assume that for you also.

Walter
 
Correct we are negotiating on a new but left over 2008 and Think it has the 2 helms I guess thats why its still left over, I surely thought of it as a waste of interior space too.
 
Johnny, we also were looking at the 391. It is a real nice boat with a lot of room. However we selected the Silverton 38 SportBridge as we liked several things better with the design. Do not settle for something you do not really want. Also there is a good amount of $$ associated with the second helm option so why pay for it, and loose the salon space. Keep looking and get want you want, there are plenty of good deals to be had...
 
Johnny, most people never use the lower helm unless you are in the NW or cruising a lot in 100+ degree weather. The lower helm takes a lot of salon space and just adds more "stuff" to go wrong.

BTW, I just bought an '06 Meridian 391 last week. It is a great layout.
 
FOLIE i was wondering if we could chat about the vessels we will both be having in common very soon i can get you my phone number or email if thats possible. thx in advance
 
johnny-send me an email to "c h a r l t o n e AT a o l (dot) com (no spaces in address).
 
When I was growing up, my dad had a 1977 43' viking DC, and that had two stations. When we were out in the ocean he would run the boat down there for a little bit, and then eventually make his way back up to the bridge. I enjoyed watching the lower helm..not much use for this thread, but I thought Id throw my .02cents in
 
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