I finished the Point Bennett chop job. The old deck was cut off, and a new one was installed 1 1/2 inches lower and with an ocean cockpit. The deck height at the front of the cockpit is 10 1/2 inches, and at the back of the cockpit, 6 1/2 inches. The ocean cockpit is 22 inches long and 16 inches wide (with 4 inches behind the seat back). The kayak weighs 45 lbs. fully outfitted and is expedition strength.