I have looked at a Northshore 33 and am interested in the size, layout, sailing performance, etc. but really like the idea of a hard dodger, like on Summer Breeze 2.

yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/northshore-33/237318

I know HaveFun did the research and found the yard that did the install and the approximate costs and was doing a similar hard dodger on his own NS33, but the thread seemed to have died before any further progress or final pics were posted.

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Sailing/General/Hard-dodger-for-Northshore-33

In doing my research I have also come across a Jarkan 10.5 aft-cockpit that already has a hard dodger and the boat looks like it is in immaculate condition.

yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/jarkan-10-5/242250

I realise the hull shape, keel type, rudder arrangement, displacement and interior layout is different, but was wondering what you think about this boat in comparison to a NS 33 with hard dodger?

What do you think are the advantages/disadvantages of both boats in comparison to each other?

Which one would you chose and why?

Assume the NS33 + hard dodger would be around $45k all up.