Motor sailing on one tack is not possible in a breeze with the "tender as outboard sled" configuration, but the boat should be sailing in these conditions, so the inconvenience is limited.
In light air, pass the sheets through a snatch block on the long hull and sail the boat the wrong way round.
For long distances, swap the tender around (it fits equally well both ways).
Extra sets of mounting pins on the outside of the beams could also be fitted so the dinghy was pushing the rear beam rather than the front one.
The tender mounts are substantial, slamming should not be a problem for them. In big waves, the tender floats up and down, does not come in contact with the hull. This is better than alternatively being swamped and ventilating as each wave passes. Big waves from astern could be interesting, but the outboard is set in from the tender stern so the tender should lift before it gets swamped. Leaving the deck covers in place would prevent water filling the tender and large drain holes would quickly clear any water. In these conditions you would be better off sailing or at least going fast enough to reduce the impact of the waves.
Changing the prop is done with the tender in place while sitting on the deck. Should only take a couple of minutes.
Docking is usually long hull alongside as it is easier to see from the helm, you have better leverage on the mooring lines and access from the dock is easier. Otherwise, either hull is possible.