This outing has a lot of action, especially for a HtoH episode, and that helps greatly to sustain viewer interest. Part of the enjoyment of the show is seeing the Harts in fun or luxurious surroundings, and having them on a sleek sailboat certainly qualifies.
As usual, it is the witty and affectionate relationship between the two stars that carries the episode, and this time, there is a foundation of action scenes to give support. My recollection of the series from its first run, is that too often the writers over-relied on RJ and Stefanie to supply all the interest, and that was asking too much. But perhaps I will amend my view, now that I am watching the excellent dvd set.
In this episode, there is a well-known guest star, Henry Darrow, who has a fairly good part. Having some experienced fellow actors to portray the baddies is a plus for any series. In all, this is an energetic, enjoyable episode that pleasantly fills an hour.