Looking for a new crew/helm

Hi everyone.  I'm looking for a new crew after i fell out with my last one.  I have a few choices to fill my last crew.

Well my first choice was going to be a monkey but i decided this wouldn't be a good choice.  Mainly because there would be constant monkey noise and there wouldn't be much of a height advantage.  I also thought about a gorilla but i heard they can be quite vicious especially after a drunk or two.  Now a bear.  That would be a good choice i reckon, they cam swim, they're strong and they have the weight.  Maybe too much weight.  Wouldn't it be great on a start line.  Anyone tries to get inside and i'll set the bear on them.  (Ok it would be kinda illegal but no one would argue with you would they)

If you know of any other animals that would be good in a boat please tell me

How about an albatross, they can flap their wings and give you lots of wind.

Or how about a walruss?