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I used to have a spare saddle that I'd use at home in preparation for paddling season, but a volleyball etc. would also work.

So true!

its always hard to find the one boat that rules them all...

<t>Not totally relevant, but are you removing a seat with thigh straps and foot pegs, and replacing it with a saddle? Maybe you could leave the D-rings and/or the foot pegs??? BTW, I'm a fan of solo whitewater tripping canoes. <br/> <br/> Most D-rings patches are not plastic but vinyl, but there are...

If you are looking for lighter!

Then the Millbrook 20/20.

Any Blackfly canoe will be heavy.

If you already have the varathane I’d say go for it.

You could do a test. Try some varathane on a thwart for instance to see how it adheres to the current finish.

Of course, scrape, peel, sand, stripe etc. the old finish to remove all loose bits. Clean. Dry.

Somewhere I still have those videos on VHS tapes.

Keez, great idea. Don’t over think things: tape, carabiner, bottle. Simple.

I like to have all gear secured. I know paddlers have lost gear that was stuffed under airbags but not clipped in.

I read “The Collector” article with a cup of tea in hand. Hats off to author Ian and the Paddling Mag team of Rapid Media. It was well balanced, C boats, history, the collection physical and virtual, community, pivotal events, key players, and current place in relation to newer platforms technologie...

I look forward to to reading it. The magazine is on my coffee table.

Thank you for the kudos. That was a longtime ago that I helped port those posts over.

I’m pleased with my Aqua Bound break-downs. I have a 2-piece and a 3-piece. https://aquabound.com/products/edge-1pc-whitewater-paddle I’ve heard good things about the Werner break-down. Didn’t know Shaggy Designs made break-downs. “ Both the shafts can be made into breakdown paddles upon request as ...

A 3 piece paddle fits crosswise against the saddle.

I put it into a mess bag and clip it in.

Lots of options.
I’ve made a hole in the bulkhead.
I’ve also shaped out the side of foam and used a bungee to secure a water bottle. Done that on both sides of the saddle forward as well as a just a single one in front.
On one C1 I did use a bike water bottle cage.

See the boat section of cboats. For instance, here are links to the three I know. https://cboats.net/c_db/list.php?type=3&category=2&alpha=P&boat_id=159&name=Piranha https://cboats.net/c_db/list.php?type=3&category=2&alpha=D&boat_id=47&name=Descender https://cboats.net/c_db/list.php?type=3&category=...

In general, if I'm boating with kayakers then I like a C1 that is slightly longer than what the kayakers are paddling because it's a bit faster of a boat that helps make up for my single blade. And in general, because of the higher centre of gravity when paddling C1s, a slightly wider boat is prefer...

What are the boat specs for dimensions? Sometimes a little wider or longer is better for a C1.
Volume-wise, I might go for the smaller volume as C1 paddler weight is very centred.