After capsizing, I crawl back aboard over the transom. My port is fully to the rear where I get some initial traction. Then I can skid myself forward. Most other times, I need more "grip" than "skid". They do trap dirt.Why textured? The port in front of the daggerboard is too far forward to sit on and the rudder port is too far back. All the texture does is trap dirt and look ugly.
I bank the bucks towards a new sail!Saving a couple of bucks by getting the snap in style does not make "cents".
Among my three presently-owned catamarans, I have both types in three sizes.You had to modify them to put a handle on them to be able to use them. The screw in type require no mods, extra tools or anything to open, check and close, much easier to use.
I hadn't thought of the spreader lights, but that can't hurt if you've been reading of some sailboat/powerboat events in Canada—and BoaterEd.com's topics."...I've heard of using a CD for an emergency signal, but never thought about it on a boat. Not a bad idea..."
It's going to take a lot of ports to get a new sail...Just different outlooks on what works for us. Cheers.