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I've had a pedestal on my anchor locker for 2 years now and haven't had any problems with strength. If you have the original cover I would remove it and use a piece of plywood untill you decide if you like it. We found there wasn't enough room on the front and it was slippery. The person on the front pedestal slipped off the front deck once in awhile. That's why I extended the deck.
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Look under Montauk mods.
Larry