re: Storage out of flat bottom bench seat?

I was thinking about doing this as I have almost the exact same type of boat. I was considering cutting an oval in the front of the rear bench, then finishing the edge with some kinda of rubber molding so it won't be a sharp edge. And lust leave it open like you see some aluminum boats have in their front deck.

But, then I read somewhere that there is probably foam inside the bench that would have to be removed in order to use it for storage.

So I kinda just forgot about the idea.