the arrangement on my boat (HR Rasmus) is a great compromise as I can stand up and see over as well.
Open the central window to feel the breeze if you want. The helm of aft of the cover so you are exposed to the elements a bit but
we have a full cockpit cover that can be used when sailing if its miserable
I wouldn't go racing with this arrangement but for family cruising it great
I sail a Moody Halberdier, she has a doghouse with a canvas tent , I would find it very difficult to change to an open cockpit now, to be able to sail in all weathers without getting soaking wet, cold or whatever, it's great not have to wear wet weather kit for hours on end. As another has written it's good to have the radar etc, etc in front of you and have it shielded from the weather, nearly forgot, when the sun is under the yard arm it's a good place to inbible!
