Kayak seat w/ cup holder

Hi there - I just purchased a used Wilderness System Epic. I love the way the boat handles however the raised molded cupholder in front of the seat rubs against the inside of my legs. I’m considering trying to cut the section off where the cup holder is and covering this area with a thin layer of closed cell foam. Any other suggestions, other than replacing the entire seat? Thanks

Kayak seat w/ cup holder
I took the whole seat out and made a foam seat to replace it.