IMHO; Keep the bracket. My 23' deck sits on the stringer tops. The rest takes creativity. I moved my batteries and oil tank under console, to the front allowing ~ 12" in front of them for storage. Behind them under console holds "containers" that are easily removed; plastic milk crates and one lg. plastic bread tray. I made my rearmost bilge access hatch 2' x 3' and made a Starboard holder for two buckets for nets, etc. I think the top frame could be modified. Good luck and post pics.
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