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I want to thank everyone for their kind words. The outboard at this time is up in the air, probably going bigger. This has been a fun project for me. I'm not sure what's next, I'm thinking of using the leftover Stiper console as a plug, build a mold from it and then layup some replica Striper consoles for sale. It would be an inexpensive mod. and an improvement over the mahogany small cramped console that were standard on many 15 footers. A fiberglass Striper console, a couple of pedistal seats a cooler and you're ready to go, and hardly any maintenance.
Converting to center console is a big deal, what with the tunnel and all, ask the folks who have done one.