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[Jim Mitchell]

Hi everyone, first post here on the forums! I've been working on creating a comfortable canoe set up and would just like to share what I have done and see what others set ups are like.



Its a Coleman ramx 17 ft canoe with a humming bird 571 HD di running off a black and decker drill battery. I recently made the outriggers from crutches as well as a tranducer holder from left over material from the outriggers.




Everything attaches using exhaust clamps




The outriggers were a great add on to our canoe as I enjoy bringing my daughter who's excitement would sometimes lead to rocky moments!

Thanks

[NiagaraSteel]

Very nice job! On mine I have a portable fishfinder that just clamps to the side. I haven't bothered with outriggers, I feel like my canoe is really wide and flat on the bottom. Just a few days ago I was out on erie, put the bow into 3 foot rollers and managed to keep it upright, there were a few moments where I didn't know if I'd stay in the canoe hahaha

[staffman]

Looks good

[Jim Mitchell]

Very nice job! On mine I have a portable fishfinder that just clamps to the side. I haven't bothered with outriggers, I feel like my canoe is really wide and flat on the bottom. Just a few days ago I was out on erie, put the bow into 3 foot rollers and managed to keep it upright, there were a few moments where I didn't know if I'd stay in the canoe hahaha

Thanks guys!

Nice!! My parents have a trailer up near Erie and Ive been saying I want to get this thing out there. My canoe was a little wobbly depending on who's with me but now I feel comfortable standing up and it doesn't kill my back counter balancing my daughter looking over the side all day. Its an oldie but a quick buy under 60 bucks on kijiji.

How long does your portable last you on what type of battery?