I just picked up another seat for when I rent a boat. I was thinking the space between the bench and the bottom of the seat can be used for storage.
A quick mock up shows that I can put a rod holder on one side. On the other it looks like I can fit 3 Plano boxes. I just need to figure out how...
The lake I fish on rents boats and I was thinking it would be cool if I can make a deck I can take with me.
I planned on some type of J-hooks to latch on the bottom of the seat and a pedestal or something to support the weight in the front.
I picked up a Panasonic Lumix for about $180. What sold me was that it was waterproof. I wanted something we could take anywhere with the kids and not have to worry about it getting wet. It easily fits in my pocket &takes great pictures.
Sad story. I've actually been looking for something for me & the kids that will allow us to cast. BPS has some on sale for under $20 where the top is mesh with a neoprene collar.
I agree leave it as is. Even if you only got one or two seasons with it it's still better than stripping it now and spending more time out of the water.
Being a forum Junkie I hear what you are saying fishingmich. There are times though where I see someone with a low post count post and get 300 views and no one comments. When I see situations like that I try to post even if I can't offer anything related to the post just to bump it to the top...