That is the trade off for sure! I love my T8. but on the really windy days I have sat on that damn kicker for 8-12 hours keeping the sled straight.. it sucks especially when clients miss good fish!! and I have been out in some nasty nasty stuff, thats what rain gear is for but being dry would be nice!! the room is the thing, especaily for guiding, its really hard to side drift or back troll a boat with a top... my boat I have had 9 people in and still had plenty of room.. thats what I love about it, no space wasted!! maybe when Im older ill get a covered boat.. after the guiding is over! we should all fish this year and exchange honey holes.. as long as we agree to keep them somewhat secret.....