Front hatch is large and not as thick- holds my 225lbs but just feels a tad thin, no rod storage.
Yes, i too have thought the fron lid for the fish box is a little thin, but no problems so far, As far as rod storage, I have 2008 SV2100CC, Merc Verado 150 4 stroke, mine must built a little different than yours.... My rod locker holds 12 combos, up to a 7'6" rod. Then 6 holders on the console, and rod open rod storage on both sides hold ing 2 combos each. Tucked in out of the way.
Pros...
3 large recirculation live wells
Plenty of dry storage also
Laid out great, plenty of room to fish 5 people
Verado is great on performance and also fuel mileage
Heavy Deep boat, hanbdles rough water extremely well
Dry ride on bumpy days
Cons....
Center console kind of wide, could have narrower to make more walk by room
Heavy boat, make my half ton struggle sometimes.
Jedi,
Youve seen my boat many times, your most welcome to ride or drive it anytime you want.