Fitting Out Your Canoe

[FrankaDith]

Nice video lots of useful information for the week end paddler ,but your following are a bit anal arent they ? maybe its just me that likes to watch a video and notice the person making it as well and not trying to sound smarter than the host . Anyway im subbed in and see you later !

[getafixcoaching]

hello applefries. you seem to be quite opinionated and the font of all knowledge, possibly because of all the books you have read. id really like to know what experience you have so i can see if its worth bothering explaining / justifying myself too. But just so i dont hurt anyone, for the record you only have part of the information has a taste for the DVD you can purchase which will be released soon kind regards leo (Level 5 canoe + kayak, WWSR national trainer, Rescue3 Int Instructor)

[OlympusHeavyCavalry]

@getafixcoaching Hi bud I watched & I liked. So many comments so few bullets.......Any how I am a beginner at this & looking at getting a canoe soon for fishing. This video gave me "decking out" safety ideas. Thankyou.

[applefries32]

oh man, review some river rescue books, none would recommend your set-up. Give people all the information and explain it ALL... or don't post this... likely to end up hurting someone. For instance, why did you clip in to the handle on the throwbag as opposed to tying a knot at the loose end of the rope in the bag? How do you know the handle will hold? I've seen many bags with an overhand knot through a grommet... then the whole system is only as strong as the stitching of the bag.

[BeeRich33]

You've never done a rescue without bags?

[Thefraserdw]

Is the bag not the end you throw? If you clip it down...... Mine says fill bag with water quickly and throw to survior!

[foveostag]

So, what did you use to stick your Karrimat into your royalex boat?

Not sure about all that rope lying around. Not sure about the huge loop in the painter/hull point. Looks a nice size to get your hand stuck in in white water.

[applefries32]

don't use an overhand not... once tensioned, you'll have a very tough time getting out. that is, if you can. Use a bowline, much better suited knot.

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@applefries32

Hit it with a hammer a few time and it will come out: just like anchor knots do.

[applefries32]

@Membersacc,

Even so, an overhand knot greatly reduces the rope's strength far more than a bowline knot. Why knot just use a more appropriate knot.

[applefries32]

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i also suggest placing the throwbag further toward the stern, perhaps attached under a bungie cord on the deck plate. having it positioned where you have can make it extremely difficult to get from a capsized canoe.

[applefries32]

@Membersacc,

Furthermore, the bag end of the throw bag has been rendered useless by clipping it on. I suggest a bowline on the ropeside which is then clipped in.

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@applefries32

Don't even get me started on cliping. And I know what you mean, every knot has a purpose. 

[JetJockey87]

@applefries32

Nah I would suggest a figure eight on the bight. That or a butterfly know would suffice.

[teamkvs]

what size is this canoe will it fit on top of my civic?

[Mishomisguitar]

Where id you get the float bags??

[saltolimp]

After all the canoe courses I have been on your tip for a swim line is the simplest and best so far, I will definately use it! Top Advice.