Ok I have a question for anybody out there willing to answer this. as you look at the picture there are 2 seats next to the splashwell I would like to cut out this area (along the back of the seats) including part of the splashwell. I am then thinking of putting a bench seat in this area for more seating. also it would give me more access to the bilge area and battery and a better livewell access as well. please tell me what you think. i realize I will need to glass in to build up the splashwell. a rough measurement will give me about a 16 in deep (front to back) splashwell. I really like the idea as i have not seen to many outboards with seating next to the splashwell like this.