My favourite ships are alle the conventionnal propulsed ships ...
I set up a HOTAS config, based on a Saitek X45 (I use this one for the rudder of the ships, and the two rotary controls for aft and bow thruster. And I use a Saitek pro throttle controller for the independant setting of the throttle on my both engines ..... pretty fun !
My two favourite ships are the Sherpa and the Agile Solution, wich are really very pleasant, and you can manoeuver them with much precision !