This hatch also functions an emergency exit. The settees are long enough to serve as guest berths. Water tankage and some storage is provided under the settees. Within the raised 'midship pilot house, the galley is on the port side, with pilot seat and wheel to starboard. The pilot house offers excellent visibility in all directions.
Deck access is via a sliding door to starboard.
The door has a fixed window. The pilot seat will be built to recline, allowing a variety of comfortable positions. There will be a small swing-up table for writing or for using a laptop computer. VHF and SSB radios are mounted near the helm. Some instruments are mounted overhead as needed.