It's about 17" off the gunnels, and the bump-out is for the front navigational light. I think it weighed about 50-pounds. It's plenty strong enough for 2 guys. I stood on it and it didn't even creak. It's 5' wide and 4' deep from the front to the back. It may be pretty now, but that ain't gonna last. I'm not gonna take a barrel the first time I take it out. I'm jusy gonna fill it up!

The most important thing is it's strong, light and it didn't cost me anything but some time. All the wood was scrap left over from jobs I've already been paid on. I'm not gonna put any rails on it yet. I want to see how it goes without, then I'll see if I want them or not.