Speaking of dodger/doggers...

Something interesting/scary about insects, somewhat unsettling, and in the "No excuse" department...

What about a booby hatch?

I've always been a fan of Reuel Parker's 28-foot Pilot Schooner. With it's flush deck and booby hatch it's as salty as you can get. Admittedly you only have headroom where it's required but headroom is a highly overrated requirement in most small boats.

More info on the design can be found on the Parker Marine web site and it's well worth checking out.
 

Listening to NoSo

So it goes...