Although on the line length: coming back from Cuttyhunk, the bow pointed high on the painter; it rode nice and flat on the longer line. Conditions. I know folks who like to set the dinghy behind the mast. Never known how they see forwards. Plus it blocks the saloon hatch if you have one. Rolled, our Achilles sits neatly behind the windlass and anchor locker. Unless you're tied up or have a launch service, you need the damn thing. It's a pity to sit in Gosport Harbor (aka Isles of Shoals) with a stowed dinghy and not have a way to shore. (Last summer they said this year there might be a launch.)