MJ, In this case it's more about comfort (peice of mind type of comfort) and confidence in the boat and little to do with space. I read the posts of others with the saddle bags, and it seems they are fine where they are, but the floor is coming up regardless (for other reasons) and since I would prefer to have one tank low and in the center of the boat instead of two tanks high and on the sides, makes now the time to look into it. And if it turns out to be too much to do, or unsafe then I'll just roll with what's there. In the mean time, it's a challange and a learning experience.

And wait until I throw my next crazy idea out there for you all to chew on.....this is gonna be good! 8)