The back half of the cockpit is open for gear or a passenger who will stay away from the steering lines. If the  passenger is capable/willing to steer, the steering lines can quickly be removed. It also occurred to me,  depending on how much stability the floats add, these modifications might make the MS a safe alternative for  disabled sailing, only arms required to sail. I'm now awaiting the arrival of the parts from Spring Creek. In addition to the stabilizer floats, I ordered the  plug in 16" wheels, to take the place of my Seitech dolly. I can wheel the boat into the water, unplug the  wheels, and plug in the floats. Floats or wheels could be carried in the rear half of the cockpit, depending on  which was in use. The wheels are the same size as the ones on my dolly, and the set up is rated for 250 lb.  The wheels plug into the universal receiver bar, just like the floats. The only difference is they plug into both  channels of the bar, instead of one like the floats do. Fore and aft swing of the wheel legs is controlled by nylon  web straps across top of the boat. The Melonseed's fore and aft cockpit coamings should be great guides for  these.  132