i am the soon to be owner of a 2008 170dc. the boat has a lot of options except the mounting bracket for a bow mounted fishing seat. the dealer told me that he would have to order a completely new boat(for a whole lot more money) if i wanted this option,because none of the boats he had in stock had the factory installed bracket. i was told that the factory beefs-up this area if the bow monted seat is ordered and that you cannot order a bracket or seat from the dealer or factory. does anyone know if this is true? i would love to have a bow chair to use with the trolling motor,especially one that matched the rest of the interior,but i would not want a permanently attached pedistal seat. thanks