I am in very much the market for a Montgomery 17, but in two weeks of intensive searching have turned up only models that have the galley. Today, having actually sat inside an M17 for the first time, my wife and I realized the galley model will not accommodate us. There is simply no room for two people to sit face-to-face, and we consider that a requirement. That leaves us three choices: (1) continuing to search for a non-galley model, (2) order a new boat, or (3) remove the galley from a galley model. I would welcome this group's opinions as the wisdom, feasibility and cost of of Option 3: removing the galley from a galley model. I imagine replacing the galley assembly with a horizontal length of fiberglass that would mirror the starboard side in appearance and function. I've found nothing in the archives about this. If I've missed a thread, forgive me. Thanks very much for your collective wisdom. Dan and Jo Marie Richman Shoreline (Seattle), Wash.