It is indeed said model, I can see if people are in and out it would be a pain. I like having the seat across the back of the cabin and the helm position is a trade off for that.
Both my usual angling mates usually sit on the bench seat so it's only me in cabin whilst driving hence it doesn't cause us an issue.
She is a great sea boat, the day I purchased her the sea trial was a baptism by fire, sailed from Portsmouth to Southampton in a force 7 NW, boat handled it superbly.