Mate, i'd give my right arm to have a CC - to me, they're the dream. So long as i have somewhere to keep required items dry. I have no need for shelter, other than a bimini top for some shade in summer....

Sounds like I'm on the right track. Yep, will definitely post progress photo's. Cabins already off and up for sale. Thanks. 

+1 for cc way more room and they normally ride better due to weight distribution

Sounds like a cool project! I love CC boats, I would only go cabin on something big, like 7m plus.

Just make sure the cabin wasn't part of the structure for the hull. You may need to lift the floor and add some stringers or something.

Depends where you live, I live in Welli and have a Quintrex CC, I love fishing from it over the Christmas holidays out of Whakatane :)  and the occasional 5-10kt variable day we get down here. Otherwise I go out with mates with cabins. Horses for courses...

personally Pascoe, I cant think of anything worst for me
Yes Im an old guy but wind burn is harder on me than sunburn and the extra fishing area isnt really needed (for me) when we go out as you can still only use 1 rod properly at a time.
Also, my wife and the grand kids would not enjoy being in the wind and sun allday again because of the burning.
I realise that its too late now and that Im in the minority but just my thoughts

Good luck with your project

For me (currently have a 4.2 Sea Spray Cc pontoon) it depends on the size of boat you want and what you do most in that boat.

I got a Surtees 4.7 CC earlier this year and I'm a real convert.  Had a bimini top on it originally but just in the process of getting a T-top fitted which will open up the fishing room even more.  Downside is that there is a little bit less protection from the wind and spray but dress accordingly and it's all good.

daveo check ya pm please thanks :)

Had 5.2m cabin boat....thought cabins a waste of space....had to crawl through it to work the anchor... never going to sleep down there and all I stick in the cabin is the gear. Current boat 4.7m RIB CC. But as I go out all year round in all weathers I now realised that a cabin with full windscreen keeps the cold wind and spray at bay when under way. Tried using wetsuit in winter to compensate but not pleasant...hands, feet and face still suffer. On the plus side hardly deploy drouge as rib has small profile to the wind......easy handling as much lighter. All the best with the project....too late to stick the cabin back on methinks.