Parker 1801 Livewell/Leaning post removal

[bubbaw]

I am looking at buying a 2005 Parker 1801. I was wondering if anyone here had ever taken out the factory leaning post/livewell and replaced it with a different leaning post. I love the boats but am not crazy about that design. I'd like to have something that I can store a cooler under. I figured I would ask around first to see if its some somewhat easy to do, or if it is a major/expensive task. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

 

[Megabyte]

This is the leaning post / cooler combo on my previous Dusky.
I think you could get one from Birdsall.