Thanks Oncebitten. I'll definitely start checking out the Xpress board...don't know why I didn't think of that. My dad had a center console bass boat when I was a kid. I think it was called a Cobra...think it was made by Bayliner. Wasn't the best made but I always liked the floor plan and thought the center console looked good too. Years later I saw a Gambler Sterling with a center console and I fell in love. Only problem with the Gambler...it's made of glass and 2 feet too long for my garage. Thats how I got here...I couldn't find what I wanted in a production boat so custom was my only option.