I stumbled upon these pictures and I was shocked to see this new seating arrangement for a direct drive boat. It looks like you have to pull the engine to do any work on the starboard side of the boat.
What are you saying TK! I don't like the XTI for that same reason. I own a nautique too, don't think I praise malibu because I don't. They are junk boats that are in high demand because they put out a good wake.
you would be surprised ran through one at midwest mc and they are easy just take the motor cover off and your ok like 2 bolds and you have all the space you need.