Another what boat question

Originally posted by Peaky Silly question probably, but what is the point of the point of the double floor at the front and back if the middle holds water?

Much less water in the boat post capsize, much less free space for any water to swash around in, deeper water (or same volume) for self bailers to get a grip of so it bails better... If you wish to have open cockpit floor for ergonomic reasons it makes sense to minimise the area so its only where it needs to be.

Cool, thanks.

Sailing a Lightning has solved the knee problem for me, but I am rather smaller and lighter - I think the OP would find one somewhat cramped. Worth a test sail though, I'd say, and well within budget for a 2nd hand one.

Just putting it out there...from memory, all non-trapeze singlehanders are going to be hard on your knees and back, for the bigger fella (or lady even) the phantom has the size, width and you don't have to work as hard to get a decent performance. Our club commodore has one, bought it years ago with the same requirements and wins alot of races with it!