I was enjoying a thread started by Mr. Silvestri concerning hydro design. ( now I can't find it ) I was particularly interested in his views on higher cockpit sides. J hydros were slow when I raced them in the late 70's but I still managed to get thrown out the right side. One time I actually got tossed to the right far enough that I was half out of the boat and it flipped in the corner. I am sure slowing down a little would have helped the cause, but hydros are more fun to turn wide open.

My question is,... Has anyone seen a negative point to having higher sides?(wind resistance, cross wind, e.t.c....)
I really like the concept!

Thank you for your time,
RussW