Hello,

I have a 17' alum bass boat which has a fairly small front deck.  The front deck is alum and is solid.  I am considering using an offset seat post to put my seat back a few inches.  

My current seat is just a straight post and a chair.  Please note that due to extreme laziness, I spend practically all day fishing while sitting in the chair.  No leaning seat for me.

Are there any cons I should consider or is this a slam dunk and a good idea?

thanks

Larry

Larry.  I purchased the off-set for the same purpose you are looking at.  I have a Tracker Pro 165 which has a somewhat small front deck and was looking to move seat back by installing another base plate further back or trying the off-set.  I also, due to age and weary bones, do most of my fishing sitting - besides, I just like to fish sitting down.  Just the way I have done it all my life.  On the off-set post, I like it and feel it was money well spent.  It does move me back 5 inches in WHATEVER direction/position that I want the seat to be located and you CAN tell the difference.  With that said, if you do purchase the post, watch it when you are using the seat as a leaning platform while standing, dismounting/mounting, etc.  With the straight post, the seat is rigid and you have instant support.  With the off-set, if it is revolved toward you and you lean into it, it will instantly spin to the other side which is a movement of 10 inches and this will sure throw you if you are the least bit off balance.  Just one of the things that you have to train yourself about and get used to.  I forget every once in a while and it gets a little dicey if I am close to the edge of boat; one of the reasons I wear my sospenders all the time-haven't went over yet.  lol  That and I fish mostly by myself and just feel that it is a good safety practice.  Hope this helps with your decision, which ever way you go.

Bob