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The seats in this Allagash fiberglass canoe are pressed in cane. Both seats either need new cane or I could flip them over and install webbing. This canoe has the potential as an affordable entry level flatwater tripper, so I kinda figure webbing might be the way to go. The seats are in this picture leaning against the wall, the bow seat is a slider which I'm refinishing the frame and will re-install What would you do, cane or black webbing?

I am a fan of strap yokes in solo canoes, especially for roof rack to water or short easy carries. The strap yoke is always there, takes only seconds to connect or disconnect, and I can not forget to bring it as with a detachable yoke. PC180134 by Mike McCrea, on Flickr On some heavier canoes I have replaced the suspect quick release buckle with a pair of large stainless D rings. PC190184 by Mike McCrea, on Flickr PC170120 by Mike McCrea, on Flickr It occurs to me that another test was...

I found this on another site and wondered if anyone named their boats. I have not.