It was important for the driver or anyone else for that matter to be able to reach any portion of the vessel quickly and safely. This was achieved by one of several major changes to the exterior : The position of the driver was moved so that he could easily exit the driving position and go towards to bow by a set of stairs on either side. The sun pad and rear seating was centered in the middle leaving ample space on either side to reach the stern. One in the stern, one reaches the extended 36 inch wide engine bracket which is on the same height as the rest of the sole to be able to reach either side