The 474 we were on was 5 years old and the plastic windows were pretty yellow from exposure to the sun, so I get what you're saying about forward visibility. When we left the Moorings base, it was quite windy and we didn't realize that the dinghy would swing sideways in the heavy seas. That and the patio door slamming back and forth were things that we leaned to rectify pronto. Not to dis the sailors here, but with a total lack of sail rigging, it sure opens up the front deck for mooring and you get a wonderful view way up on the bridge. It's encouraging that you have no negative comments about the 393 as that would likely be our next charter. From what I've heard, the 372's were somewhat tippy and do not seem to be advertised for rent anymore.