Well, the original site is much more dynamic and exciting looking. Interesting fonts, colors, pictures, things happening. The new site is kind of blah and generic-looking. Looks like something you get when you google a topic about fabric or flooring.

Maybe it is just a woman's viewpoint. But I think it is important that the first thing you see when you open a website is something exciting and interesting that will make people want to explore the site further. This one sure doesn't do anything for me.

But since most sailors these days are men, if the men think it's cool, that's great. Go for the existing audience.