Post or Seats?

[oldfielder]

I think I know what most of you will say,but I'm gonna ask anyway. I just recored the fuel inspection hatch with nidacore on my 23sf i/o. Obviously I had to take up the pedestals. As is always the case, one job leads to another, so now what to do-go back with the pedestals and seats? leaning post? with or without backrest? I'm very tempted to get a post, but I'm working with 41 inches between the console and the engine box. I'm thinking I need a foot between console and post for my big feet and a$$, and at least a little room behind the post to open the box and to pass behind the post.
I had low pedestals before that seemed only good for getting in my way, so at the very least I have to raise their height.
What would you guys do? (This will help me stall a little while longer in making a decision).