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Hi Burdy, to get back on track here, If you do find a cudy that will suit your needs and want to remove the cudy, to make a "one off" stand out, you can use teak strips to cover the holes left by the cudy and not have to try to fill and match the holes, and make a spacer for the deck area and have the hatches made out of fiberglass. Less time and money to get out and be fishing. It will also keep the resale value and appeal for a future buyer. Post pics of your choice and any mods. Good luck and tight lines!