[chumbucket]

Mac, I waited until after the game (excellent game, I just don't have any fingernails left ;D) to respond. The large storage locker just behind the anchor locker stays very dry. The only water I do get in there runs down from the wet anchor rode so I put some of those interlocking raised deck squares and nothing gets wet. Both the front cooler and the helm cooler/seat stay perfectly dry as does all the console storage. All the others get just a little bit of water from time to time but really not much to speak of so only things that are not effected by the occasional dampness get stowed in them.
Hope you find the boat you're looking for.
I have to say that most people seem to be the happiest with the cuddy models. They seem to be the easiest to work with for most people.