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    What is the best type of inside curtain- cloth or wooden slats?

    I have seen different types of curtains used to cover the inside of salon windows. Cloth with different tracking systems. Some builders offer wooden slats set in side tracks which limit lateral sway when underway. They look nice but when underway even with the edges confined to the side channels...
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    Asymmetrical/half body style yacht and the lack of sidedecks

    Sidedecks are important. Pilothouse trawlers often lack sidedecks. Do owners of yachts without sidedecks find docking and placement of fenders challenging? Is an asymmetrical body style the solution to this problem? Opinions. Thank you for your thoughts.
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    Europa style cruisers

    I am looking for a cruising boat with these characteristics- Europa/sedan style, solid glass no wood below the water line (eliminates any Beneteau boat), cruises at 13 to 14 knots tops out at 19 knots, 2 state rooms, head must have separate stall shower, 40 to 45 ft in length. I am looking for a...
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    Opinion- accepting a new boat

    Before accepting delivery of new construction, would it be good practice to have a surveyor inspect the boat before the final check is written?
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    Opinions wanted

    All my boats have had side decks running the full length of the boat on both the port and seaboard side. Does a full body salon as seen on some pilothouse models interfere with your ability to handle the ropes when coming into your slip? Would an asymmetrical salon body be the answer? Do people...
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