Pickwick Boater

Hi, I currently own a 2000 27 Fever, I have had the engine cover off recently for mx and couldn't believe how heavy it was.I am selling this boat and am thinking of a twin step 35 or 38 Lightening, I want a stand up boat but have no use for the cabin, If i gutted the cabin-sink- tiolet-seats-everything, how much of a weight savings would there be? Also, would it handle better without all that weight up front? Thanks in advance, Steve