Curiously for fun

[Heath68]

Originally Posted by Factor

1. Visibility
2. Visibility
3, Visibility
4, adherence to the basic principles of physics = LIGHT
5, adherence to the basic principles of physics = LONG
6, adherence to the basic principles of physics = Skinnier
7. Same amount of dunnies as the amount of arses I own
8. Accessible fully battened square top main
9. Efficient Fridge
10 efficient Dinghy

I like your thinking [emoji4]

[Heath68]

Originally Posted by chrisr

1. not ugly
2. hard cover over cockpit
3. seated helm position with good visibility
4. galley down
5. decent bridgedeck clearance
6. good sized cockpit
7. wide opening flow through doors fm cockpit to saloon
8. inboards
9. good ventilation & light
10. well designed targa bar for solar & dinghy

there are more but you asked for 10

cheers,

Me thinks 8/10 [emoji16]

[Heath68]

Originally Posted by Howaya

Light yet strong construction materials (e.g foam core hulls)
Efficient hull form
Powerful sail plan
Good bridgedeck clearance
Daggerboards
Kick-up rudders
Well-centered storage of heavy items (water, chain, batteries, etc)
Single-hand sail handling gear (e.g. ST winches, headsail furling)
Twin retractable outboards
Forward visibility from the cockpit and salon

I like a good 7 of these.. but some are exchangeable [emoji16]

[chrisr]

Originally Posted by Heath68

Me thinks 8/10 [emoji16]

yep...our present boat fills 8 out of 10 too...but life - & boats - is always a compromise

cheers,