Smokin77 t1_j28c7v8 wrote
We did an Old Town 16 composite widened it by 8" and had no problem. In younger days I single carried it it would carry pretty well. Your wife has the mule duty though. Or it's 2 trips. Composition is heavy and doesn't really like rocks much but that old town is still being used after 28 years. That's two dogs and 57 pounds in waterproof bags,two back packs. Thing is The factory used to have sales, my wife found a beautiful square back for half price. I'd check it out might save travel 💰
HolyHand_Grenade t1_j28i5qy wrote
How did you widen it 8"?
PvtPug t1_j28l02p wrote
Also curious about this process.
Smokin77 t1_j29mmph wrote
Unscrewed the center thwart pulled it out and recut the yoke 4" to be honest it stressed it quite a bit but a plywood strut laid in gained back the bottom shape. Then recut the "seats" where it did the most good. The back seat was deleted and the thwart was shaped to fit with a pool noodle. Front seat to the bow was built flat with some extra float and carpeted for doggy comfort. Just behind was also built up but with a grid and carpet so we could lash down gear. All told it was a heavy beast rode pretty low with the mutts in putts.
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