Bailan

It’s great to see that you’ve found a comfortable setup for your canoe seats! Everything looks so clean. Good job.

You can check out brands like RAILBLAZA or Malone, which offer sturdy support for holding the canoe open side up.

Congratulations on making your first paddle! Your craftsmanship and attention to detail really shine through.

I've used threaded inserts in canoe materials before, and they work well. An aluminum screw-in insert with Gflex is a solid choice, but...