I guess I did forget an important point about "air clearance" with all electronics, radar, etc, installed the Manta 44 has a vertical off water height of 14.5 feet, allowing one to go under most bridges without waiting and in particular able to do the great loop. Most flybridge boats cannot do the loop arguably one of the more popular cruises. Also forgot to mention that if you want to "feel" the elements the entire enclosure can easily be opened up in the Manta cockpit as well.