I am in the process of deciding what options I should order on a new drift boat I am planning on buying. The boat I am looking at ordering is a 17 ft Willie. I have never owned a drift boat and would appreciate some advice from some experienced drift boaters. I plan on using the boat on the Deschutes and the Klickitat and for trolling the mouth of the John Day. I will be looking at putting a trolling motor on it occaissionally, I will be fishing mostly with myself and one or two other people but would like to be able to handle a third passenger from time to time (that's why I was thinking 17'). I was wondering if the rear passenegr seat was a good idea for what I have in mind? Is the 17 footer a good idea? Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated. Thanks.