For an Alaskan boat it makes a lot of sense to have the extra protection from the elements.
For any other location, the boat looks to be a little "busy" or cramped for space.
Walter the Brown trout fishing was out of this world!! Caught 32 fish between 6# and 23# on an eight wieght. The wind blew 75 knots for two days which was crazy. It was cold too 37 was the high. You have to really work hard to fish but the fish were there. Come by the shop and Ill show you pics anytime. Your welcome to call me first 631 457 2587
Wow! A 23 pound Brown on an 8 weight must be quite an experience! You're sitting on prime Striped Bass fly fishing in those bays and flats near your place. A friend who trails a flats boat has taken me a few times drifting the southwest side of the bridge by Shinnecock and we took some nice bass on Clouser Minnows and sink tip lines there. Walter