I have the tamarack. The seat needs upgrading for sure. Usually the stadium seat upgrade works ok. I have no experience with track system or spider rigging. I have laid my rods down or in rod holder and trolled to some degree with ok success. The tamarack of mine gets the occasional little bit of water inside but I never keep anything in there. My wife has the lifetime Tahoma which is same body as tamarack but minus the rod holders and extra hatch. Hers stays dry inside. If any particular questions feel free to ask. Hope that helps some.