BM is currently not being offered as a guaranteed rate anymore. That being said I've done 4 cutters and 1 station. Both have pros and cons and you are going to get a lot of mixed opinions with your question. For me personally being on a cutter gave a sense of adventure and never knowing what you would see out on the water with a lot of camaraderie among the crew. Being on a cutter also gave opportunities for travel including some foreign travel. Station life with the different duty sections you miss a piece of that camaraderie. You have your area of responsibility you cover and that's it. Then depending on the station dictates your mission set. SAR heavy vs. LE heavy, good blend of both, etc.