Couple riding on adjustable boat seats on a Godfrey pontoon boat.

Operation & Safety August 08, 2025

How to Adjust Your Pontoon Boat Seat: Slide, Swivel, Recline & Height Functions Explained

Learn how to get the most comfort and control from your Godfrey pontoon boat with this quick tutorial on using the adjustable seat base. In this video, we walk you through how to slide, swivel, recline, and adjust the height of your captain’s chair using the intuitive lever system. Whether you're cruising, docking, or relaxing, these seat adjustments help you find the perfect position for any activity. Ideal for XP 2500W owners and anyone looking to enhance their on-the-water experience.

Timecodes
0:00 – Introduction to the adjustable seat base
0:11 – Sliding the seat forward and backward
0:21 – Reclining the seat back
0:33 – Returning to upright position
0:38 – Swiveling the seat with the left lever
0:46 – Adjusting seat height
0:56 – Gravity-assisted lowering
1:01 – Visit godfreypontoonboats.com for more info

Hi, I'm Lori with Godfrey Pontoon Boats. Today I'm on an XP 2500W, and I'm going to walk you through the adjustable seat base. The top flat lever on the right side is for the slide function—pull it up and you can slide the seat forward and backward by moving your body. The curved lever just below your hips on the right side is for the recline function. Please note that not all seats recline. Push down on the lever and lean back to recline the seat, then release the lever to lock it into your desired position. When you're ready to return to the upright position, push down on the lever again and sit up—the seat back will follow.

The flat lever on the left, toward the middle of the seat pedestal, is for the swivel function. Push it down to unlock, then use your body to turn the seat. Move the lever back up to lock it in place. The lever at the front of the seat pedestal is for height adjustment. Pull it up to lift the seat. If you need to lower it, pull up on the lever and let gravity do the work while you're seated.

Thank you for joining us today. If you'd like more information about our products, visit us at godfreypontoonboats.com. Hope to see you on the water!