This high pilothouse allows for only two steps going below and a tremendous amount of volume in the bilge for the engine and tankage. Paul makes the point that this is a true full pilothouse and not a deck saloon. With 13 feet of beam, this boat is not a fatso, but it s not svelte either. As we push and push for more interior volume, beam tends to grow. In terms of performance this is not good.
Skinny boats are better boats.
This hull is quite full in both ends. There s enough volume aft for each quarter cabin to have a double berth. Paul, however, knows hull shapes. His boats have been race winners. I suspect this full-figured beauty performs just fine.