I seem to remember one of the builders of kayak kits suggesting the use of a 3/4 length Therma rest pad folded over on itself for a comfortable seat. You can change the inflation to suit you by letting out a bit of air. This also puts you a bit closer to the bottom which increases stability. I have also seen the Z rest closed cell foam pads recommended.
Before pulling out the seat, you could try making a simple foot bar that spans between the two foot pegs. That way, you can move your feet around more, and point your toes straight up instead of splayed outward toward the foot pegs. It my not help but it’s easy to try. The one in the picture is just a piece of 1x2 wood, held in place by a couple of pieces of elastic cord tied into a small loop. You could make one in ten minutes if you skip the paint.
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I cannot tell you about modifications and whatnot well I could but I’m not about to go down that rabbit hole anymore.
I tried on many boats Jaclson Journey, Boreal Baffin P3, P&H etc and none fit me quite right. It wasnt until I tried on a Wilderness Focus that I found that fit my (at the time 6’3" 250lb Sasquatch frame. I took some measurements, and the folks at wilderness canoe trips were quite helpful and advised me that the Tsunami 175 would have a slightly taller deck height for my 12.5" clodhoppers a wider cockpit for my fat ass, and the Phase 3 seating which I found to be quite comfortable as this was the boat I fit best in.
So I ordered a Tsunami 175 and Ive been in the cockpit on the water for 9 hours straight. though usually only three at a time. And at no time did I feel the nedd to beach and get out and stretch my legs.
So now that I know what seat fits my ass best, I own a Tempest 170, and 180 pro, a Tsunami 175 and 175 PRO as well as a Tsunami 145. Now I’ll admit I like the back band better and may one day retrofit the 145 to a backband.
but for me I’m not gong to muck about with seats and I’m just going to go for what fits my ass best.
If you are in the Phily area, I’d be glad to let you try any of the boats out I have a lake near by (Marsh Creek) and you can see what’s what if you want.
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