Hey Zach I am using one of Tommy's livewells from hammerhead boatworks. I had a couple of small boats with livewells in front of the console with no problems. I put the livewell in front of the console for a couple of reasons. for the weight I didnt want water coming in the scuppers when the livewell is full. It will also act as my trim tabs. I have a shut off on the drain and can regulate how much water I want in it. We throw the cast net in the bow and it is easier loading the well from there. I have a 1600 gph pump so by the time it gets the bow with the head pressure it is 1200 gph. Also my girlfriend likes the bench seat