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Old 03-25-2007, 11:21 AM
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Default Cheapo Canoe stabilizers.

Requested I post some pics of my stabilizers. They make bowfishing and fly casting much easier. (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!!!



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Old 03-25-2007, 12:01 PM
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Default RE: Cheapo Canoe stabilizers.

Very nice. Cheap, light and very effective.

Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Old 03-28-2007, 09:26 AM
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Default 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.

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Old 03-28-2007, 09:37 AM
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Default 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!
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Old 03-28-2007, 12:25 PM
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Default 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.
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Old 03-31-2007, 08:43 PM
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Default 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.
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