Cheapo Canoe stabilizers.
 

Requested I post some pics of my stabilizers. They make bowfishing and fly casting much easier.:D (even with a lab on board)

All built with 3/4 inch PVC and 2 swim noodles. If I was gonna redo it I'd put some T's in the noodles and integrate them into the frame. For now they are just zip tied on. I folded the noodles in half, and slid a section of PVC into each half to add rigidity to the noodle. I believe I put 8" of drop on it.

I attach it to my canoe with the same straps I tie it down on my truck, so no chance of forgetting them. Notice the cross bars; they way the straps are on, it can't slide side to side. I also think it's about 18" wide. HEY! I needed easy acess to my cooler!!!;)

I think you can buy all the parts for under $20.

USE GOOD PVC CEMENT!!!

RE: Cheapo Canoe stabilizers.
 

Very nice. Cheap, light and very effective.

Thanks for sharing it with us.

RE: Cheapo Canoe stabilizers.
 

Very nice solution.
Easy to use and cheap.

Great for guys just getting into the sport, and great for very shallow water.

Thanks
Chris

RE: Cheapo Canoe stabilizers.
 

Do you think you could turn it over if you tried to roll it? Just curious how stable it is. Nice work!

RE: Cheapo Canoe stabilizers.
 

If you stood on the side something would give, Most of the gain I suppose is in the stability they give, the "roll" is gone and it easy to keep your balance. You can lean pretty far over and feel pretty good.

RE: Cheapo Canoe stabilizers.
 

What's the wingspan on that thing? About 5 feet or so?
I've got some expendible noodles, and the wifey wants to buy me a canoe. :)