Installing new hatches on an older 2200 Pathfinder

[wrhatt]

I'm looking at purchasing a used in 2200 Pathfinder built in 2002. Looking at the rear deck, there are 3 hatches in a V configuration. There is a small hatch on the foredeck as well. I have seen on newer Pathfinders that the rear deck has seats or live wells where there is currently no access and there are multiple hatches on the foredeck. My question is can these areas be accessed to have these hatches and storage installed or will that weaken the structural integrity of the boat?

[justfish]

There is a reason the "newer style" cap boats go for more $ .. Those hatches and seats are part of  the cap mold. Would not be cost effective to try and refit an older one with the recessed hatches.

[Bamaskeet]

I suggest you check the year of manufacture because 2002 was the year that the 2200V was updated with the new hatches.

[wrhatt]

Thank you for the replies.