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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Gear Forum Alumacraft Canoe QT 15 C |
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06/22/2021 07:52PM
I recently purchased a like new Alumacaft QT 15 C canoe. Didn't really pay much attention to it until I got it home but the cross members appear to be in different locations than normal making the 2 cargo areas of the canoe very narrow for loading packs. I've been looking online at canoes and I am not sure I have seen the front cross member not right behind the front seat. Has anyone else seen this or have a Alumacraft like this? I am thinking about moving them to make the cargo area bigger but don't want to compromise the canoe. Any thoughts?
06/24/2021 01:03AM
Roughfish: "...I am thinking about moving them to make the cargo area bigger but don't want to compromise the canoe. Any thoughts?"
Moving or removing one will not affect the integrity of that boat. If it were kevlar it may be a concern but the aluminum hull isn't going to give or flex much if at all.
06/24/2021 03:05AM
You could also try adding the Spring Creek seat/yoke, as shown in the picture. I’m nt saying you need three seats, but it would give you a comfortable yoke and an easily accessed pack area. If you are not familiar with that yoke, it comes on and off easily.
06/26/2021 11:03PM
andym: "You could also try adding the Spring Creek seat/yoke, as shown in the picture. I’m not saying you need three seats, but it would give you a comfortable yoke and an easily accessed pack area."
That is a great idea. Thank you.
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