I have a 17 Jag. I don't find the trolling motor locker a tripping hazard and have well over a 100 trips in the boat. Now in the redesign I would get rid of it and make the front deck even larger. I don't have the passenger console so the asymmetry is not an issue. The third rod box is great for storage. Where she shines is when it s solid 2-3 and I don't have to plow them like a smaller hull. Thing just eats it up. It runs great on the trolling motor and fishes shallow. It has more storage than I can use. I do use the trolling motor locker for plastic baits. Overall it is a great hull. I am sure Rick will redesign the boat to be even better.
What is the TM locker?