Recent content by Asche

I have this 1970's Sears 15' aluminum canoe, and looking to get it set up for a solo fishing setup. I am wondering if removing the center thwart to use the middle of the boat as a seating position would cause any structural issues, or potentially removing the thwart directly behind the bow seat...

For portability, just need to take it off for transport, weight and height are less of a concern, as I am not taking it anywhere that requires a lot of carrying. Price is not a huge factor, but will depend on what the seats offer. I haven't been able to find any options at all to even have a...

I've been looking, but haven't had much luck as of yet, are there any folding seats designed to sit on the floor of a canoe? Everything I seem to find seems to be geared toward attaching to the existing seats. It's the easiest position for my back/knees, staying in a kneeling position for long...

I'm about a 20 minute walk from the southern shores of Oneida. Lived down near Charlotte for a few years. Going backwards 🤣

Something I have learned recently regarding service in ADK, the phone also matters. I have an iPhone XR, my husband has a newer iPhone SE. We both have Verizon, he gets service in places I don't. I use Gaia GPS for offline navigation, and it works fine all over the area. It seems once we pass...

A seemingly simple bit of kit, but I have an odd problem... I may be half Sasquatch. I have had zero luck finding anywhere with decent water shoes that will fit those of us with super wide feet. A plain wide is nowhere near enough, I need 4E or 5E. I'm looking for something that also would work...

Greetings from another Upstate New Yorker. Recently getting back to canoeing after a short time about 20 years. Was given an old 15' Sears aluminum canoe (I know, I know, aluminum isn't the favorite for most). I've come here to pick the minds of those with experience and knowledge of the...