I have a better view when driving my sailboat than I do driving my powerboat. Out in the cockpit, unobstructed view 360 degrees, hearing and feeling the surroundings. Better situational awareness as a result. But wet if it's raining and cold if it's cold. There are also many sailboats with raised saloons, pilot houses, and inside steering stations.
On something like the great loop or in the PNW though, you are going to be motoring in your sailboat 90% of the time or more. A motorboat makes a better motorboat than a sailboat does, usually. Pick the right tool for the job.
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