Hey Robert,I remember talking to you, thanks for writing back. I just couldn't find a center cockpit boat for sale. I did find an 8.0A,(and that may be where I heard about the pull out berth) but the 8.0B seems to have a bit more room in the salon. We bought the 8.0B from a really nice guy, the 2nd owner, up in North Dakota, but he kept the boat on Leech Lake in Minnesota. Yes, we have the shoal draft with a swing keel, and that's a story too! The keel had been replaced and upon retracting it the first time it became wedged up inside the pocket. And there it stayed for 10 years. So that was a project to fix. Other than that, it was in very good shape.Also, we have a 9.9HP outboard w/electric start and wheel steering. Lots of room in the cockpit. Still a few things to learn about this boat I'm sure. We keep it on the trailer at our sailing club and launch down the ramp when ever we want to go out. But for the winter it's stored inside. Even though I've raced and owned "a few" other boats along the way, we are very happy with this boat! Enjoy your off season,LeRoy