Gunnel height is 24.5" from deck, 31" to top of railing from deck. It definetly does not feel low to me but id the rail wasn't there that may be a different story. It's higher than my old trophy 1802 and love having the pod it opens things right up back there.
Thanks for all the comments, this is my dream boat and looking to have many memories with my wife and daughter out on the water.
You only live once!!