Exactly my thoughts. I couldn't have said it better. It is truly dissappointing to see all comparisons deteriorate to right/wrong argument. And if I ever get to the stage where I can start building a boat it will most likely be harryproa. Just need funds and some work on my wife (latter is most like the difficult part...)

 

Arto

*****

 

  Regardless, while a harryrpoa would be my choice, I still like both designs.  And I have a special appreciation for what Brown has done in terms of re-introducing the proa to the west.  It's disappointing that people want to turn the comparison into a religious right/wrong argument.