The old expression is all boats are compromises...
Production boats usually the worst unless they (manufacturer/designer) were targeting a very specific buyer/use.
So modifying a boat to suit your individual want and needs is almost a certainty. many production boat manufacturers just gave up and started offering mods like hardtops for some models...and even though they looked like crap...they became the faster seller with that option...why???? Because many boaters don't want to spend an hour before and after struggling with canvas for an hour ride.
Unless I was a "classic" bat guy...and bought a "classic" boat...sticking with original (especially where the designer or manufacturer really screwed up) would not be in the cards.
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