The travel is only 3 - 4 inches, but to your point, the seat sits a good bit higher than it did --- pro = I can see over the windshield, con = steering wheel a little too low and something needed for feet). I have an insulated fish bag I put there so my feet can touch, otherwise it is my toes. I may get a foot rest.
Tested at the beach over the 4th. Still VERY happy with it. My wife said she could see it moving up and down on about every wave even the smaller ones. Over the course of a solid 8 - 10 hour day fishing and running hard I think it is going to make a huge difference.
Washed it really good at the car wash. I'll spray it with some CRC 656 when I get home.
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1994 Wellcraft V21
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