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Here's another view of my paddling thwart. The front of the paddling thwart is located where the front of the original seat was. The portage yoke just slides into a slot.

I kneel exclusively - it’s soothing for my back to straighten and stretch it (damaged lower back), and gives me good reach. I’ve had a paddling thwart in the boat for decades. Anyway, I have such long feet that won’t go under a seat low enough to be stable because of stiffness and cramping...

Well, I missed a lot during today. This thread has been wonderful for me to hear all this experience and discussion. I've been following the forums for years and have learned a lot, but this thread has addressed my particular issues well. Over the years I have also been comforted by all the...

Glenn, the Dragonfly just rounds up into the wind strongly, and I struggle to even stay off at an angle. Maybe I am dealing with more wind than is common back east (east of Nebraska). I have been living in Wyoming, eastern Washington, Nevada, and now the mountains of Colorado. I’m fine until...

Glenn, I have found the discussion very useful in reviewing the choices I need to make and what canoes I should be considering. I think the RPATCH has actually addressed my thoughts best based on his experience with both the original Dragonfly and the Dragonfly 15. He has described the 15 the...

Well, not running Cll+ or bouncing off of rocks at speed. I have often gone to places where the shore is rocks and getting in and out is a little rough, especially with wind and waves. My experience with composites is mostly with my Dragonfly which has the original Curtis kevlar expedition...

Glenn, thanks for your advice. I am mostly stuck on the name because I have tried a varied selection of boats and stuck with the Dragonfly as the best balance for me that I've found. I hoped the Dragonfly 15 would have a similar balance, just more gentle with a slower leaning response. My...

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...