Thats what I was looking for. I wasn't clear in my message. But when I said rear I meant as in stern of the boat. Sea Dogs are the style I had in mind.

"The Yakimas (and others with that latch system) arent that hard to use though. You just press the leaver with the other foot, instead of diving into the cockpit. Sort of squeese the pedal between your feet, and press/pull the pedal in place"

Thats good to know! I just remember a while water kayaking buddy crawling head first into his cockpit to adjust his. I expect to share this boat some and didn't like the idea of having to do that.