Canoe stabilizers/outriggers

[James Ovelmen]

I recently got an old Coleman canoe that I plan to use on local rivers and small lakes; however, I don’t feel comfortable standing and casting in it solo or with a second person. I would like to get some kind of stabilizer or outrigger so 2 people can stand and fish from it. Been looking at the wingman but would really appreciate any recommendations or advice from the group. Thanks! Also, once I get something I would be happy to plan a float or hit a lake with someone!

[Linda Nash]

There are some plans for outriggers made with PVC, soda bottles on Utube.. They would be cheap to build and worth experimenting. It may make it more stable.  Having used canoes for years, not the best for standing up in usually.  Good luck, Linda

[John Smith]

Pretty much what I have used. They are ugly but work fine for me. Only trick is getting the drop on either side correct so you can still paddle with them deployed. I've used them on the New (pictured here), Doah, etc., for winter muskie fishing.

[Bruce Mathews]

I got an earlier set of these ( http://www.castlecraft.com/canoe_stabilizer.htm ) that were foam cylinders.  Not as aerodynamic as these but very functional.   I can stand with confidence.   I also have a piece of plywood that fits over the gunwales to sit on.  When I was alone in the canoe I sat backwards over the front seat to better center the weight and keep both ends of the canoe in the water.   Now that I am older with some balance issues, I am thinking about adapting a Walker to the plywood platform to aid in balance.  If you can stand a push pole comes in handy also.

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On Mon, Jan 7, 2019 at 11:41 AM, James Ovelmen

<jove...@gmail.com> wrote:

I recently got an old Coleman canoe that I plan to use on local rivers and small lakes; however, I don’t feel comfortable standing and casting in it solo or with a second person. I would like to get some kind of stabilizer or outrigger so 2 people can stand and fish from it. Been looking at the wingman but would really appreciate any recommendations or advice from the group. Thanks! Also, once I get something I would be happy to plan a float or hit a lake with someone!

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[D. Walker]

My 1st job when i was in HS was at a canoe and kayak company in Greensboro, NC and we sold the Castle Craft canoe stabilizers. 

My dad bought some for his canoe and so did my grandfather. 

They work great! we usually had them hover just over the water surface and were more of a fail safe for tipping over. 

They are VERY good for stability! 

On Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 8:21:00 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:

I got an earlier set of these ( http://www.castlecraft.com/canoe_stabilizer.htm ) that were foam cylinders.  Not as aerodynamic as these but very functional.   I can stand with confidence.   I also have a piece of plywood that fits over the gunwales to sit on.  When I was alone in the canoe I sat backwards over the front seat to better center the weight and keep both ends of the canoe in the water.   Now that I am older with some balance issues, I am thinking about adapting a Walker to the plywood platform to aid in balance.  If you can stand a push pole comes in handy also.

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On Mon, Jan 7, 2019 at 11:41 AM, James Ovelmen

<jove...@gmail.com> wrote:

I recently got an old Coleman canoe that I plan to use on local rivers and small lakes; however, I don’t feel comfortable standing and casting in it solo or with a second person. I would like to get some kind of stabilizer or outrigger so 2 people can stand and fish from it. Been looking at the wingman but would really appreciate any recommendations or advice from the group. Thanks! Also, once I get something I would be happy to plan a float or hit a lake with someone!

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