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I have a non Banana hulled Revenge (1979 22ft) but looked seriously at the earlier models because dang, those banana hulls are cool. I went with the later modeled Revenge because anchor deployment and bow access an issue in bananas. I believe the access to the bow was a walk through windshield as well as a hatch(not sure about the hatch). Cuddy also a little cramped, not full sized like I have now. In the 1979 I installed a bow pulpit for the anchor (deploying from locker a chore) and redid the stainless rail from the bow by raising it up and extending it to the teak gunwales (otherwise my only bow access was through the hatch). Now I can tight rope to the bow outside of the cuddy. The lines of the early banana Revenge did not lend to access from the outside of the cabin. The window walk through with the ladder was a nice feature.

I can launch my boat from a ramp solo no problem. I never launched from shore and never really intend to. However, I love the cuddy cabin because all my gear is ready to go stored inside. I could see an awkward solo shore launch (maybe a hanging rope ladder from bow). Bow access a deterrent and I cannot fish off my bow. The bows are not made for heavy travel.

Garris

See if it is possible to install a pulpit in that model. If so, see if it is designed (or you can install) an anchor rode access that bypasses the hatch (if there)