I think you guys may have misunderstood me a little. I was wanting a raised floor more or less at the tip of my boat for vertical fishing. I didn't want it raised but about 6-8 inches and just remove the front bench. Basically something like locator's center seat. As far as the dock shooting goes I also like to sit on the bench seat and shoot. I wouldn't think sitting on a actual casting deck pedestal would be much good for shooting docks maybe pitching but not shooting. I hope this clears up everything I don't want yall to think I would be dumb enough to sit on a high pedestal on the front of a 14 footer.
I also love locator's boat that looks like a crappie machine!
Thanks for all the help guys!