seaworthiness of flybridge boats

I would have thought that any of the recognised FB buiders build decent enough, seaworthy boats for the intended useage. I am sure there are some relatively minor differences in terms of seaworthiness and build quality, but for 99% of us it's not a big deal and the builders I am sure know what they are doing in that respect.

All the main builders have been around for many many years and so has the principle of hull design! They have built many thousand boats and I imagine almost all of them are still going strong. Surely it is logical that they understand how to build a boat?

I suspect almost all of us buy on the basis of price, whether or not we like the overall creature comforts and design/looks. Seaworthiness and the structural build quality is for the most part taken for granted for the type of boating we intend to use the boat for.
 
Firefly625 said:
yes please...... sod the flybridge idea

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Yes Firefly but there's nowhere on that boat to have lunch, so what's the point? :-)
 
oldsaltoz said:
The first thing to look at with any flybridge craft is to ensure it has duel control, being up on the bridge in rough weather is not fun and not safe.
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I agree with you OSO, but it appears a lot do use the upper helm regardless.
Our own local builders Riviera and Maritimo have been favouring the upper helm only concept for a while now with flybridge/sky-lounge designs.
 
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