adam r, i use to think the same thing, i had bu's before my 09 enzo and it is actually more open, and easier to get into the storage under the glove box. It also helps keep peeps feet and legs from hitting each other like when the observers seat is at a right angle instead of 45 degrees. lkasurfing, nice boat, congrats, i am going to see my 244 this sat, it just came in