FYI- If you raise the weather deck (floor) more than 2.5", don't say I didn't warn you. I have raised the deck on my 1986 23' project 2.5" by raising the whole liner up- liner flare begins to pull away from the hull beyond 2.5"- difficult to re-join the two- but possible. Also, gunwale height is about 25" aft at that point: getting close to stumbling overboard.
Regarding reducing tank size, fuel weight placement is key. If you have one tank that goes forward from the aft between stringer bulkhead, fuel weight will still be aft when you are underway above idle. Consider two tanks to better control weight placement. This will also maximize resale value.
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Bill Potter
18' 1978, Yamaha 130
23' CC 1986, T Suzuki F115s (current full custom project)
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