Some very good posts, especially by goldeneaglepilot, SDB73 and Fuji.
I cannot see the logic expressed in this thread of 2 door cockpit aircraft (TB20/C150/C172 etc) versus 1 door aircraft (Beech V35, Beech33, PA28 Series and PA44 etc)
Is the consensus that TB20/C172/C182/C210/PA28 are dangerous because they have no doors for passengers seated in row 2 or 3 ? If so, maybe time to consider the Piper Saratoga
, Piper Lance, Beech A36, Piper Seneca and Beech 58
I have first hand experience of a PA32R ditching through mechanical failure and it was not pleasant. 1 door was suffice for me. It was jammed open at approx 300ft with full harmess seatbelt pulled up another notch prior to splashdown across the swell.
Life Jackets were not being worn but were in the back of the aircraft, because one always think that it will never happen to them
I was into the back of the aircraft to recover lifejacket and out of the aircraft in what seemed like 30 seconds as self preservation kicks in fast.
I have been across many times since in SEP but I am now more confident in the C310/C421 (both with 1 door/airstair) and escape panel.