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Thanks! I think the bench is kind of a unicorn haha. The newer benches looked great, but were expensive and heavy. I talked to one owner who said the Montauk sat noticeably lower in the water with the new aft bench.

Great ideas. I agree with you in trying to keep it as aft as possible. I especially like your hinge idea. Will have to think about who can machine a bracket hinge like that.