riverman wrote:
Hey, a thread with my name on it!

Yeah, you can replace the center THWART with a seat. But as others
have noted, you actualy don't want to be in the exact center of the
canoe when you paddle, as the boat will tend to pivot rather than move
forward when you stroke.

Maybe my problem is that I bought a cheaper off-brand canoe and the bow
seat is too far forward. It seemed a lot farther forward that I thought
it should be when I got it based on others I'd used, and some folks
(including me) have complained about it when in two-paddler mode. If
that's the case, would it be a problem to remove the bow seat, get a
slightly wider seat, cut it to fit, and mount it about 8 inches to a
foot back?

Paddling on my knees isn't an option, even with the butt support. I
don't bend well anyway, and my knees have been known to give me trouble.
Since they feel pretty good right now, I don't want to risk it. It could
cut in to my wading trips.
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Tim
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