The large cockpit provides a comfortable space while underway and is a great space for lounging or sleeping at anchor.  The folding table can be narrow for cocktails or be folded out for dinner in the cockpit.  The combination of the "Shadetree" awning and the shade from the solar panels keeps the mid-day sun off the cockpit for comfort.  While underway we use a 70% mesh cockpit awning with side panels which breaks the sun but still allows some visibility of the sails and the surrounding waters. 

The swim step at the stern makes it easy to board the dinghy and to get in and out of the water.  While moored at floating docks we usually back in, take the wheel off, and board from the stern at dock level. 

We have three ways of carrying the dinghy: we can carry it on the weaver snap-davits across the stern in mild or settled conditions; we can carry it inflated on the foredeck in rougher conditions (though this does block the spinnaker launch); or for off-shore or heavy weather we can carry it with the tubes removed on the cabin top in chocks.

Legacy's deck is low maintenance as there is no wood anywhere abovedecks.  The only materials are fiberglass, stainless steel, and high density plastic (Starboard).

As seen here the combination of the mast winch and the guard bars at the base of the mast make access to the head of the main sail easy.  Facing forward this also makes a good spot to watch when in shallow waters.  The autopilot remote is long enough to be used from this position.

For shade at anchor or in marinas we have two "Shadetree" awnings.  This image shows the aft awning.  It is supported from the lifelines on folding flexible poles and is quick to put up or take down.  We also have a small foredeck awning to provide shade to the bow of the boat.

This image shows the adjustable whisker pole in use.  One of the advantages of having the adjustable model is that it can be used with either the jib or genoa.  In a seaway it can make a huge difference as it helps prevent the sail from slatting about.  The pole is mounted on a track on the front of the mast and is provided with control lines for the car position and a topping lift for the pole.

This image shows the dinghy with her wheels in the deployed position.  The Danard wheels are tall enough that the engine does not have to be raised while landing or departing the beach.  They also make it easy to pull the dinghy far above the waters edge.

The radar arch and the additional forward arch were designed to handle any reasonable load.  As you can see here I had no problem sitting on the structure while we were installing the larger solar panels.