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Outfitting a triple saddle in a Caption help??
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:50 pm
by nrjoel
Hey there...
I'm trying to set up a program boat as a triple saddle set up. We have a Caption and 3 NRS foam pedastals.
Anyone have pics? Dimmensions and/or tips on how to outfit this thing?
It will be used by many different folks. Thanks Nate.
nruffrage@yahoo.com
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 4:29 pm
by cadster
With separate saddles, you'll have to get strips like these:
http://www.northwater.com/html/products ... addle.html
Mohawk's triple saddle would be easier to install, but not as comfortable, see:
http://www.mohawkcanoes.com/whitewateroutfitting.htm
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:17 am
by yarnellboat
I definitely recommend the 2 movable saddles compared to a big, permanent 3-position saddle.
I used the attachement strips from NorthWater. No problems.
The main pains to figure out were:
Where anchors and saddles were going to overlap, I used single d-ring anchors for thigh straps and carved cavities for them in the bottoms of the saddles.
I prefer toe blocks, which was possible in the stern position, but used foot braces for the bow/solo saddle.
Other things overlap too, like bow feet and solo knees, but that was.
Just figure out where you want your 3 positions, and start figurin' the details. It does fit. And it gives maximum flexibility for a 14' boat - tandem with any trim, true ww solo, ww tripping solo, all without unnecessary outfitting when you don't need it.
I meant to take more photos and write it up for Rapid mag, but I never got around to it.
Good luck, PY.