darth, adding the 2, seats in front of the counsel would be your best bet, if your looking to add extra people, you could also sit on top of the rod boxes ,and put your feet down in the area in front of the rear seat, thats the way extra people ride in my boat, some have even made cushions for the top of the rod boxes. 4-6 people would be max, for this boat. 2 in front, 2 in bench, maybe 3 if your small,1 on rod box each side.