Future boats will be built of fiberglass from the molds made of this prototype. Even though it may be slightly heavier than subsequent yachts, it sat nicely on its lines with transoms well above the waterline. The first thing I do when I visit a new boat designed as a cruiser is to judge its user friendliness. That means reasonably flat, accessible decks, lots of hand grips, good toe rails, sturdy rub rail, good visibility from the helm, safe and secure foredeck or a trampoline inside adequate lifelines and a host of other important items. This boat will meet any reasonable expectations of user friendliness.
All decks are accessible, but there are limited handholds for entering the cockpit.
However, this problem will solve itself with the installation of a sturdy bimini top with its concomitant supports. The nonskid pattern was acceptable. The multi-folding cabin entry doors were a little awkward, but my understanding is that this will be changed on future models. The helm has a unique two-level step up. The wheel was in a comfortable location and all instruments were easily visible.