Hillbilly
New Member
Hi All. Thanks for the replies. Seems there is no right or wrong answer. All the different points have good logic and are fair assessments. I guess ultimately it comes down to the use of the boat, and what you want to get out of it.
Up to now, passage making has been the main part of enjoyment, gently cruising inland. However, I believe being more coastal, the passage making will be a smaller part of the overall time spent on the boat. In my mind, something like an F43 or F45, is the best of both. The inside helm is not compromised and allows us to be together if conditions don't favour being on the fly (from both safety and comfort), with the added benefit of it (FB) being available to use when conditions do allow.....(or when child free!). That said - the overall space on the main deck of a sports cruiser is that little bit bigger / more open.....but then you shut off the possibility of ever having access to a FB on something like a V50. Now I feel like i'm going round in circles!
Up to now, passage making has been the main part of enjoyment, gently cruising inland. However, I believe being more coastal, the passage making will be a smaller part of the overall time spent on the boat. In my mind, something like an F43 or F45, is the best of both. The inside helm is not compromised and allows us to be together if conditions don't favour being on the fly (from both safety and comfort), with the added benefit of it (FB) being available to use when conditions do allow.....(or when child free!). That said - the overall space on the main deck of a sports cruiser is that little bit bigger / more open.....but then you shut off the possibility of ever having access to a FB on something like a V50. Now I feel like i'm going round in circles!
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