Mike,

I own one of the new Palmer models that they just re-did. I have the 190 without the extended motor bracket. I can't say enought about the ride with these boats. They will outdue any aluminum or Arima out there. I just had mine up at Sekiu last week and it takes the chop and ground swells excellent. My buddies both have Arima's and Hewes Craft. You get beat up compared to this boat.

You will need to put a set of trim tabs on the boat if you plan to have a kicker motor mounted. Palmer will do this for you, if you choose.

The fish boxes do come out, there are two deep trayed fish boxes that can be removed.