riverman wrote:

"Smed" wrote in message
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i know it might sound like a petty thing to ask a question about but im
trying to get my wife into the sport of canoeing and i want to make it as
pleasant as possible...




Having guided canoes for a dozen years, and having sat in cane seats, molded
plastic seats, 2x4s, webbed seats and on milk crates, my suggestion is to
find some aftermarket seats that have very wide webbing straps.

Old Towns can be ordered w/ cane or web seats

Cane seats
are nice until your butt pokes through them (for me, it takes about 30 miles
or 2 days.

There's some problem here. My first canoe had cane seats & they lasted
10- years or more. I recaned them - kits @ sporting stores & some craft
centers. LaterI went to Porter Woodworking (they suply nearly all of Old
Town's paddles, thwarts, seat backs, cane seats, etc.) for replacements.

I seem to have a sharp butt), and molded plastic seats are too
hard, too uncomfortable, and often do not have a drain hole so they are a
puddle if its raining or a wave breaks over the side.

A 1/4" drill & 5 minutes cures that one. 2-3 holes in each 'cheek' will
provide drainage. But I still don't like them & won't have them in any
of my canoes.

boat so that there is a large, flat surface behind the bow seat (like a
cooler or several evenly matched ammo cans)

The 30-gallon Rubbermaid containers are great for sorting gear, keeping
it nearly waterproof, & the tubs can be sat upon, climbed upon & in
emergencies stood upon. Firmly lashed into the canoe they also provide
flotation in emergencies.

and the open CrazyCreek chair
makes a nice mattress for a snooze. You'll definately get your wife hooked.

Now that's a NEET suggestion.


--riverman




Pete H

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