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<blockquote data-quote="thill" data-source="post: 514099" data-attributes="member: 4972">I like what I&#039;m seeing!Your idea of making a smaller hatch isn&#039;t bad.&nbsp;&nbsp; But you might want to use the boat for awhile before drilling and mounting the seats.&nbsp; I planned to put seats in as you do, but I&#039;m glad I waited.&nbsp;&nbsp; The back deck is the most comfortable spot on the boat, and passengers tend to use and spread out on it.&nbsp;&nbsp; Having that area open makes the boat feel bigger and adds useable space.&nbsp; I keep several throw cushions for long, bumpy rides, and they get used, especially on the Bay.&nbsp; I put some snaps on the cushion handles and down on the front side of the platform to secure the cushions to, and that works great!&nbsp; Then, they get put away when we get fishing.When casting, the decks obviously get a lot of use.&nbsp; When trolling, the same.&nbsp;&nbsp; Guys can grab rods that go down on either side without having to climb around mounted seats.&nbsp;&nbsp; I later planned to put SwivlEze bases back there to give me seat options, but after using the boat for awhile, those seats will probably never get used.&nbsp; Glad I didn&#039;t drill!Your project is looking great.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="thill, post: 514099, member: 4972"] I like what I'm seeing! Your idea of making a smaller hatch isn't bad. But you might want to use the boat for awhile before drilling and mounting the seats. I planned to put seats in as you do, but I'm glad I waited. The back deck is the most comfortable spot on the boat, and passengers tend to use and spread out on it. Having that area open makes the boat feel bigger and adds useable space. I keep several throw cushions for long, bumpy rides, and they get used, especially on the Bay. I put some snaps on the cushion handles and down on the front side of the platform to secure the cushions to, and that works great! Then, they get put away when we get fishing. When casting, the decks obviously get a lot of use. When trolling, the same. Guys can grab rods that go down on either side without having to climb around mounted seats. I later planned to put SwivlEze bases back there to give me seat options, but after using the boat for awhile, those seats will probably never get used. Glad I didn't drill! Your project is looking great. [/QUOTE]

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