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Excellent tips - thanks to everyone who has replied. I am not sure that the tank (photographed) will work since the seat-back on my 15' SS would have to be removed along with the storage compartment locker under the seat. That said, the idea is a good one and perhaps I could have a smaller upright tank configured to fit. The Dri-Deck material also looks to be a good option and I might decide to go that direction rather than replacing the original rubber pads. I absolutely LOVE this little boat, but the fuel tank configuration and the battery box render the entire aft end of the boat virtually un-usable; it's very difficult to navigate through all the hoses, cables, tanks, and the battery box. More comments, designs, and ideas are welcome - Thanks!