I never knew a canoe was complex; a kneeling board to use when in the rapids and then moving to the side to reduce the size of the boat in the rapids and moveable yoke for portage. You taught me a lot. Of course you are just an old retired teacher. 😉
The moving to one side allows you to reach the water easier and changes the shape of the canoe in the water to make turning easier. It's all classic Bill Mason. Now there is a guy that knew the canoe. Thanks for following this little channel. I appreciate it.
Thank you. I was looking at the Padz Canoe Pedestal, quite expensive at $82.00, but these options, coupled with your advice and example of kneeling to the side, offered great insight at using a larger canoe solo. Thank you.
Entrapment and kneeling thwart isn’t with the yoke but rather the thwart itself! I much prefer a foam pedestal like we use in our ww canoes, it can be moved anywhere in the boat to adjust trim and there is no danger of entrapment!! Quick releasable kneeling thwarts are possible but not as reliable in a pin situation than a foam pedestal!! Feel free to reach out if you want, outfitting and teaching ww canoeing and tripping is what I do!!
I don't do crazy whitewater. Too old and slow. The thwart is much higher than a seat and though not as safe as a pedestal is probably safer than a standard seat. The entrapment risk is that the yoke is so close to the kneeling thwart that it forces a person to be deep in the thwart between two immovable objects.
@@north61 Well, I hope you never get to find out!! On an other topic, if you ever hear of a Brno or something similar 12 gauge /9.3x62 combination rifle at a decent price, I'm looking for something like that, and after hearing what you had to say about the 9.3x62 I think it would be a good round for here!! Cheers
@@davidgendron1953 if I find one I can’t guarantee I won’t buy it myself! 9.3x74R would be easier to find in a combination gun and similar ballistically. Would be a great choice!
I’m rigging my Old Town Guide 14 as a solo fishing canoe. I’m thinking of removing the molded stern seat and putting in a mesh seat further towards the middle. I see in your video your mesh seats are dropped down. How does this effect the performance of the canoe?
Lower seats are more stable but harder to paddle and lean. Clipper canoes have a tractor seat that can be adjusted for trim and height. I start with it in the lowest setting. As I get non-rusty and more confident during the season I set the seat higher. The highest setting gives the greatest performance possibility but the least stability.
@@north61 Thank you for the speedy reply. I'm going to start out high and see how it feels. the lower the seat, the more difficult (or awkward) it is to fly cast. I can always lower the seat if it doesn't pan out.
Brilliant idea with the hitch pin. I have been looking for ideas on this. Thank you
I needed to know what a kneeling thwart was and this is the perfect explanation. Thanks for answering my random question!
Awesome ideas especially the hitch pin.🎉
I never knew a canoe was complex; a kneeling board to use when in the rapids and then moving to the side to reduce the size of the boat in the rapids and moveable yoke for portage. You taught me a lot. Of course you are just an old retired teacher. 😉
The moving to one side allows you to reach the water easier and changes the shape of the canoe in the water to make turning easier. It's all classic Bill Mason. Now there is a guy that knew the canoe. Thanks for following this little channel. I appreciate it.
Thank you. I was looking at the Padz Canoe Pedestal, quite expensive at $82.00, but these options, coupled with your advice and example of kneeling to the side, offered great insight at using a larger canoe solo. Thank you.
It's a more traditional method.... for really rough whitewater a Pedestal might be safer but the kneeling thwart is very efficient and versatile.
Excellent video. Has your wife questioned you on the size of your canoe fleet yet?
I tell her it's an illness.
I would be very interested in seeing how you set up and side mount your 2.5 suzuki.
It will be a couple of weeks. I am thinking it through.
Entrapment and kneeling thwart isn’t with the yoke but rather the thwart itself! I much prefer a foam pedestal like we use in our ww canoes, it can be moved anywhere in the boat to adjust trim and there is no danger of entrapment!! Quick releasable kneeling thwarts are possible but not as reliable in a pin situation than a foam pedestal!! Feel free to reach out if you want, outfitting and teaching ww canoeing and tripping is what I do!!
I don't do crazy whitewater. Too old and slow. The thwart is much higher than a seat and though not as safe as a pedestal is probably safer than a standard seat. The entrapment risk is that the yoke is so close to the kneeling thwart that it forces a person to be deep in the thwart between two immovable objects.
@@north61 Well, I hope you never get to find out!! On an other topic, if you ever hear of a Brno or something similar 12 gauge /9.3x62 combination rifle at a decent price, I'm looking for something like that, and after hearing what you had to say about the 9.3x62 I think it would be a good round for here!!
Cheers
@@davidgendron1953 if I find one I can’t guarantee I won’t buy it myself! 9.3x74R would be easier to find in a combination gun and similar ballistically. Would be a great choice!
north61 yeah maybe... weird round lol but Hougen’s have a lot of amo in stock!!!
I'm surprised those hitch pins held the weight of the canoe. Essentially each pin is carrying half the total weight of the canoe when carrying...
Still holding up!
That is a great idea!
Very nice
That was very interesting
I’m rigging my Old Town Guide 14 as a solo fishing canoe. I’m thinking of removing the molded stern seat and putting in a mesh seat further towards the middle. I see in your video your mesh seats are dropped down. How does this effect the performance of the canoe?
Lower seats are more stable but harder to paddle and lean. Clipper canoes have a tractor seat that can be adjusted for trim and height. I start with it in the lowest setting. As I get non-rusty and more confident during the season I set the seat higher. The highest setting gives the greatest performance possibility but the least stability.
@@north61 Thank you for the speedy reply. I'm going to start out high and see how it feels. the lower the seat, the more difficult (or awkward) it is to fly cast. I can always lower the seat if it doesn't pan out.
@@jamesshanley913 The more skilled you become the better you will like a higher seat. If you are doing white water you kneel anyway.
@@north61 True. I don't see a whole lot of white water in my future. thanks for all the help
Love your content. Perhaps you could improve your audio it needs some help. Thanks !
I think I might buy a microphone but my Camera set ups don't cooperate with one.