[Bushwacker]

Just install a (WATERTIGHT!) hatch in splashwell to access several cubic feet of space underneath it! I installed a Racor water separating fuel filter, the Bennett trim tab pump and a ground buss for all the aft mounted accessories under the splashwell. A hatch also provides good access to bilge pump and aft end of fuel tank (ground wire and fuel feed & fill hoses). Used to store a couple of gallons of oil for old motor there too; the oil tank for new motor now lives there. When I repowered and installed bracket, was able to remove splashwell entirely and replace with a hinged center seat/hatch.