need help with my 14 foot lund

[Abndoc]

I recently was given a 14 foot lund with a 25 horse johnson and trailer from my grandpa. I'm wondering what will happen to the boat if I take the middle bench out. I've heard some guys say nothing, but one person told me the boat will flex to much. Have any of you ever done this? thanks

[Tullibee]

Here is what I did with my 14 footer and haven't had any problems yet.

http://www.hotspotoutdoors.com/forum/ubb...od_#Post1352755

[SkunkedAgain]

I've never done it, but from what I understand it will flex more but probably not enough to scare a guy in his 20s/30s. Bench seats provide the structural tension for those boats, but removing one shouldn't ruin it. Just make sure to plug any holes left in the hull.

[Abndoc]

Thanks for the hints....I'm going out to the garage right now to start working on it.

Thanks