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Marc

There are storage compartments under my seats, the tank almost butts up against it underneath the seat back. I only use one battery. If you are comfortable with one battery you should be fine. Also a 28 gallon tank is a bit large. An 18 would do fine and lighten the load. If I ever go to a 4 stroke that is what I go to, to lighten up a bit. 9 or 10 gallons of gas is roughly 70 lbs...

I also added a fuel sensor and gauge this season, it was getting to be a pain to constantly open that rear deck.

The ski pylon was an option offered by whaler. You may be able to find one at Twin Cities Marine or have one made. It mounts to the floor thru the top of the seat back. It would have been nice ift it was about 6 inches taller. I believe Whaler used the same part on the 13, 15 and 17 SS.