Terry England - The kid isn't one of mine...actually a picture from previous owner's post when he was selling it. I hadn't taken any of it yet...avoiding it till I can get something started.
gofastsandman - I heard about the Marine Liquidators place...meant to call them but forgot...are their console prices reasonable... ~500ish from anyone's experience?
FishStretcher - and I thought 36" was wide...wow! Mine is only 36". All the hardware I plan on replacing and will reevaluate each piece and location :-)
Bigshrimpin - I also love the gunnels...as long as they have some extra reinforcement.
My reasoning for a console of similar size is due to my wife. As crazy as it sounds I will try and keep as much wind off of her. She has CRPS/RSD (nerve disease) and if it kicks in it is painful to her. The more I can hope to get her on the boat the happier she is...happy wife...happy life!
This potentially could be moot if I go after a 23' that is for sale
Thanks for responses!