Look to me to be a very wet boat as its low to the water, the dolphin striker is just a foot or so above the water, and there is no wave protection/back rest (not sure what they are called) on each side of the hull like on a R33 to keep you from being swept off the boat (& for comfort). I own a R33 and its by far the driest multihull I have ever sailed due to the large flared hull lip, cabins, dolphin striker above the tramp (and thus does not kick up any spray), and the back rest. I would not want to take the N36 across any open water like I would do on an R33. I also love the cabins in each hull of the R33. The R33 is fast, comfortable, easy to use with its roller furling main, and many other great features. I have a 16’ wide (usually 14’ wide) R33 and I solo sail it all the time and race with my kids. I did a lot of looking at the various multihulls on the market and the R33 was just loaded with features and very fast. Still N36 looks fast and fun.