Recent content by Bill Fryer

Thanks for the comments everyone. It does sound like testing one would be a good reason for a trip. I don't need a 'big' canoe but have always wished my Dragonfly was 6 in longer and a bit less tipsy. It took me a while to get comfortable in it at first, and now I'm getting tipsy again. I...

Now that this boat has been out for a year, I was wondering if folks on this forum have any use experience with the new design. I have had an original Dragonfly since 1988 and never found a canoe I liked better. But I am getting old, going on 77, and would really like a bit more stability and...

Cleaning out gear. Essentially new, these have never been used. Always stored in a cool, dry place. Make offer.

Sorry this took so long.

Here is one photo. I will add more tomorrow. The yoke just slides in and is held in with the strap. The slot is located at the balance point.

Erica, a couple of months ago I posted several pictures of a very simple removable portage yoke I use on my Dragonfly on another thread about this subject. It doesn’t put the canoe way up. I can send pictures if you are interested.

Glen, I have had a Curtis Dragonfly since 1988 and would like to learn more about it's history. Can you connect me to Harold Deal so I might obtain a copy of the history?

Glenn, I've been reading this site for years, but just never had anything different to offer. However, I thought my removable yoke was simpler and easier than many. I hope the picture and explanation were clear enough. I could do better if desired. I don't see any reason this wouldn't work...

I installed the pictured removable yoke on my old Curtis Dragonfly about 10 years ago. It seems to be easy and solid. When I changed over to a kneeling paddling thwart I incorporated slots in the drops to accept the portage thwart. To avoid weakness in the drop at the weight bearing plane...