Canoe outrigger help

[phil]

I built the "bird of prey" outriggers for my old town. used a piece of trex installed horizontally gunwale to gunwale right along the thwart. pre drilled for the flag poles to hold the outriggers. outriggers were made from craigslist crutches and lobster floats so I can extend out or in very easily. the only permanent part of the rig is the pvc thwart. no pics available right now sorry. its very easy to take apart and install.

all that being said I only made it because I have a slippery 4 year old and a slightly older but just as active nephew. if I take it out myself or with a more mature person I don't use them because theyre annoying.

[Hammerojustice]

Originally Posted by phil

I built the "bird of prey" outriggers for my old town. used a piece of trex installed horizontally gunwale to gunwale right along the thwart. pre drilled for the flag poles to hold the outriggers. outriggers were made from craigslist crutches and lobster floats so I can extend out or in very easily. the only permanent part of the rig is the pvc thwart. no pics available right now sorry. its very easy to take apart and install.

all that being said I only made it because I have a slippery 4 year old and a slightly older but just as active nephew. if I take it out myself or with a more mature person I don't use them because theyre annoying.

Thanks Phil! Is the Trex permanently attached? Or temporarily fastened to the rails whe you're taking the kids out?

[phil]

Originally Posted by Hammerojustice

Thanks Phil! Is the Trex permanently attached? Or temporarily fastened to the rails whe you're taking the kids out?

the trex is "permanently" attached like the thwarts that come with the canoe. I used SS bolts & locknuts and bolted it through under the gunwales. gave it a nice roundover with the router. ill get some pics up for you later. im working from home today but under my deck is a mess right now.

[Hammerojustice]

Originally Posted by phil

the trex is "permanently" attached like the thwarts that come with the canoe. I used SS bolts & locknuts and bolted it through under the gunwales. gave it a nice roundover with the router. ill get some pics up for you later. im working from home today but under my deck is a mess right now.

Gotcha. That would be most appreciated. Thanks!

[phil]

man its cold out. I didn't fasten them or anything but you can get the idea here. let me know if you have any questions, I have a piece left over of the pvc stuff if you want it. Im not sure if its trex, but its the same kind of exterior pvc trim thing. im thinking about drilling some other stuff into the pvc since its not structural for pliers, beer holder, cigar ashtray, essential kind of stuff like that.

[go_fish]

You might want to look at the following website.

https://www.sailboatstogo.com/conten...yak_Stabilizer

[Hammerojustice]

Originally Posted by phil

man its cold out. I didn't fasten them or anything but you can get the idea here. let me know if you have any questions, I have a piece left over of the pvc stuff if you want it. Im not sure if its trex, but its the same kind of exterior pvc trim thing. im thinking about drilling some other stuff into the pvc since its not structural for pliers, beer holder, cigar ashtray, essential kind of stuff like that.

Cool! Thanks! I was thinking of trying to get the plank whether Trex or cedar or whatever capable of being strapped on top of the rails so it could be moved towards the bow or stern pending if I'm going solo (in reverse positioning) or going out with others. This was definitely helpful!

Thanks

[phil]

Originally Posted by Hammerojustice

Cool! Thanks! I was thinking of trying to get the plank whether Trex or cedar or whatever capable of being strapped on top of the rails so it could be moved towards the bow or stern pending if I'm going solo (in reverse positioning) or going out with others. This was definitely helpful!

Thanks

theres more than a few ways to do it and a simple diy job. no way i would buy those pre made off the shelf outriggers for like $200 that's just crazy.