23' Center Console Elevated Storage Compartments in the Bow

[kashmun]

I have some questions regarding the elevated storage compartments in the 23' CCs. Has Parker for any year made these boats without these compartments because we have a 18' CC and we love the flat open fishing space in the bow. The compartments take away the fishability from our perspective. Has anyone ever gotten Parker to remove those and make it flush for more fishing space. Anyone have any $$$$ estimates? My father and I are looking to buy a 23' CC but we really want to take out the storage compartments.

Thanks

Kyle

 

[BoatGirl]

The 2300 Center Console is standard with the forward, insulated seating however this feature can be deleted to offer a flush deck.

 

[grouperjim]

as Robin said, you can delete the forward seating if you custom order a boat.

also, you can get an "insert" that bridges the two seating structures rendering the bow area flat after you step up. great as a fishing or casting platform.

FWIW if you compare a 23DV with and without the FS you will see that with FS the boat sits more level in the water. the hull likes weight fwd.