Deck area in different models?

[chesapeake724]

Getting a little off-topic and no offense to the DC owners, but I don't like the lines of 'em. The location of the consoles makes the boat look wider in the middle and distracts from that gorgeous, flared bow. The cuddy lines give the impression of forward lean that blends into the bow. The center console is small and aft, so all you see is the hull. Somebody on here has a light tackle-friendly center with no bow rails, bracketed outboard and it's one of my favorites here. If/when I go back to a V-20, I would seriously consider converting a cuddy into a seating/open deck area like the Grady Tournament to max out the fishing room. Of course, that's only when I get the time & money and am a glassing god like Skools. ;)