It is all relative, eh? I meant in comparison to boats like John's and others. Other than ski boats, I have always had well-used, high maintenance vessels and my family has had many great experiences and pleasant memories. After all, most of the time when I was upside down in the lazerrette the kids were on our ski boat!
Our Mariner 32 has a fantastic layout. I have a bad knee and really enjoy the one-level cabin and easy access to the flybridge. BTW one acquaintaince said of the space on his Mariner 28, "It sleeps two, feeds four, and drinks six."