As much as I love the Fisher, I'd hate the wood trim and rub guards.
As in too much wood to take care of, or you hate the look? I think it looks cool, but also looks like a PITA to take care of.
A couple of years ago I bit the bullet and put the rig on my boat and have absolutely no regrets.
I get power boost or save fuel, stabilises the boat really well ( I have paravanes as well)
keeps me occupied on long distance cruises and also a good get home or some where from remote areas.
All 3 sails are on furlers and the rig is pretty simple to operate.
Years ago we looked at a then-new motorsailer designed by Mark Ellis, the NE37 I think it was called. The boat spoke to us -- and we liked the optional fireplace -- but it was too new to afford on our budget at the time.
Fast forward, and the stays and shrouds would likely drive me crazy; shuffling over or around stuff on deck gets old real fast.
A self-supporting rig like on Maltese Falcon looks interesting, might provide some stability if nothing else... but I don't know that I'd trade that for the hot tub.
-Chris
Mark what is the sail area on yours with both sails up?