Easier to dress from. Padded backrests to roll onto. Perfect for the off-watch when sailing. Almost 6 feet wide at the head with plenty of space and ventilation, changing headroom, hanging locker, and duffel storage area. It's important to have a large mainsail and small jibs when cruising.
Smaller jibs make sail handling and storage easier .
Controls for the mainsail and jib winches are within reach of the helmsman. If the crew errs when tacking the jib, the skipper can ease the main to compensate while also helping with the jib. It just doesn't work that smoothly when the main sheet is forward in the cockpit or on the cabin top out of reach. More bend to flatten the mainsail for strong wind, less bend to add power to the sail for light winds. The angles and proportions of this cockpit are designed for optimum comfort either when sailing or at anchor.