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Message: <blockquote data-quote="FuzzyGrub" data-source="post: 523188" data-attributes="member: 3438">Yes, I retained the original wood bench seat.  It has a sturdy "I" beam structure that makes it plenty strong.  You can see the lip of the seat that the hatch seals against.  It is 1/2" ext ply.  Back of casting deck has an aluminum "L" sandwich under and over it.  A single "L" under would have been enough for support.  You would want something for top edge protection though.  It was tied in to console frame and a sealed 2x6 block on port side.  The front of the casting deck has 2x6 blocks for support.  Make sure your boat is stable enough for a high casting deck.  Practice by standing on your front bench on your next outing.  While this boat was, a 14' Fishmaster I have, was not.  Even in this boat, you want to stay mostly near the centerline.</blockquote>