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Message: <blockquote data-quote="FuzzyGrub" data-source="post: 489494" data-attributes="member: 3438">Welcome to the projects that never end!   :LOL2: I assume you are planning a tiller vs a stick steer.  I think the cut bench seat will be too tight to the pedastal seat and will be too cramped.  I'd look to remove the complete bench, maybe build a side bench on port side.   It might require beefing up the side to side connection on the splash well, so it does provide more support.   If you go with a small deck in the back, it would provide that side to side connection.  I just think the stearn needs to be laid out a bit better.  A rear bench with tiller takes careful layout such that you are comfortable driving and have the room on the deck for standing/fishing.  We had something similiar on my son's Grizzly 1448 but it always seemed combersome.  I much prefer the open space on my DMI (see project link below).  I guess my main point is to take your time with the design, think out how you will use it, and maybe mock things up and see how it feels to you.  The more things you work out before build start, the less changes during the build.</blockquote>