Taking out casting deck on standard height deck SF20

[TMala]

I am toying with the idea of taking out the forward casting deck on a 1969 SF20.

I tried to do a search on this but couldn't find anything without the deck also being raised.

The entire deck on the boat appears original and is in solid shape so I have no intention of raising it. Has anyone taken out the forward casting desk on a SF20 without raising the deck and have any pictures or thoughts?

I am just wondering how the deck is going to meet the liner based on the curve of the hull and if it will be a worth it modification or not. I guess I would loose some forward foot space. I notice that when it gets choppy, I don't go up there much to fish and neither do my buddies there isn't much knee support to brace yourself. It would also be easier to walk around the boat in general and fit coolers and the like in front of the console.

Thoughts?