yep, finding a good accessible place for the touchscreen is a bi***
right now my screen is in the cuddy, and I control (sort of) volume and next song with a powermate
at the helm.
I plan on getting a transflective for the helm,
with a nice sealed bezel that has a flip-up transparent lid to prevent water damage. I know it sucks, the idea of having to lift a lid to use the touchscreen,
but what r u gonna do?