Lagoon 440 weight, height, flybridge

[Etienne]

Hello all,

I am really interested in the Lagoon 440.

I have been looking at all the competitors, and none seem to have the finish, quality and layout for my needs as the Lagoon 440. I have been following the informative comments here about Lagoon in general. (And yes, I LIKE those upright windows! )
I just can't get sold on Privilege, or any of the others. (So please don't recommend others.)

My question (which I have posted to Lagoon, waiting for an answer), is why, oh, why is the Lagoon so much heavier than other boats in the category? What makes it so heavy? (I know this has been touched on a little in the 420-thread.) What does this mean for the safety of the cat? Does this also make it considerably slower?

I have also noticed NOBODY seem to like the flybridge concept. Is this true? Is it really such a bad idea from a weather point of view? SURELY, Lagoon did market research on this feature?? Comments, please?

Finally, I have noticed that this flybridge makes everything 'higher'. The boom etc. Surely this makes the overall centre of gravity higher, and hence, less safe? Any comments?

Thank you so much for any kind input / comments and discussions.