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...