I think a 30" coaming could be dead flat on the deck and still not be a problem since it will be large enough for most people to get in butt first and pull their legs in last. i.e. no shin problem Just make sure its not too high above the sheer line, though, that will make it more difficult to get out of.

: Leg room is not the issue. Clearing my shins getting in the boat is what I am
: looking for. I have an OC on wren and I like it. I want to try one where I
: can enter butt first then pull my legs in. Being able to get my legs out
: and straddle the boat to get in and out.

: I may hate it but I want to try one. Besides most people around here don't
: want an OC on their boat, so I need to have a long cockpit in my arsenal
: in case someone wants one.