Although the front berth is small, I'm 6'1" and it's a little tight,
sleeping in the rear is a problem because of the stern slap. . Whenever
we're at anchor the noise generated by the smallest wave will wake you.
I've seen loads of ideas on how to stop the slap but some are too far
fetched or just stupid. We've been sleeping forward for 9 years and
haven't looked back. Another problem with the front berth is that
little half moon device to even out the berth. If you insert it you
can';t open the door. We take the door off before we retire both as a
safety measure and as a way to get to the cabin during the night.
As far as being reliable, no problems in 15 years.

Tilghman Island
Chesapeake

Although the front berth is small, I'm 6'1" and it's a little tight,
sleeping in the rear is a problem because of the stern slap.


We read about the stern slap...a problem on many boats with platforms
and scoops, but it hasn't been a problem yet. We've only slept at
anchor a few times, but the boat rides the mooring nicely. We found the
sound of water on the sterm soothing when we did hear it. Some folks
pull a fender underneath to cut the sound.
We do hear the slapping more at the slip where the boat catches wake.
Love the boat thus far!


RB
35s5
NY