DavefromNZ, Where. My L440 is in Whangarei. Mike is wrong. Flybridge is an absolute delight. My wife loves it up there while sailing. If the wind and seas are up you slow the boat down. Wind 15-20 on the beam it is a dream. I have been in 10meter seas but go slow so your just ride over them. It seems that sitting down in the aft cockpit in those kinds of seas scares my wife more than looking at the tops. The boat handles well. It is not a racer but you have to be mindful that you only spend 10-15 percent of the time sailing and the rest at anchor. The 10-15 might be a little long also. Take the comfort and enjoy life.

John
SV ORCINIUS
L440 #11