I have a Poly Capella and I like the factory braces. The boat is almost
identical to my NDK explorer to paddle except it lacks the speed and
capacity.
The braces are held in place with screws if it is anything like the
Capella I bought in 1998. You can take them out and not harm the boat .
Put them back if you resell the boat and no one is the wiser.
Again I am in Eastern Canada ( Newfoundland )
Hi Andy
Alex McGruer