This article provides a tutorial on making a DIY removable, adjustable, solo canoe-carrying yoke in about an hour for around 50-60 USD. This is half the price of a traditional yoke and can enhance the canoeing experience. The yoke is a wooden crossbar attached to the gunwales of a canoe, stabilizing the sides and allowing for easy single-man portaging. The tutorial includes plans for building a contoured yoke and the attachment system, which requires modification to a solo canoe. The yoke is bolted into an old Mad River Explorer 16 and is made from pine and sealed with linseed oil.
The article also discusses the use of full-size templates from ashes for replacing or repairing canoe yokes and thwarts. Plans include full-size templates, materials suggestions, and sizing notes. The yoke requires custom fitting and may not be compatible with certain canoe models. The article emphasizes the importance of using quality materials and following the instructions provided to create a successful and affordable canoe carrying yoke.
📹 How to make a canoe carrying yoke
A quick video of how to make a canoe carrying yoke. The wood is pine and sealed with boiled linseed oil. It is bolted into my old …
📹 How to Make Your Own Removable Canoe Yoke
Here’s a great option for making a DIY removable, adjustable, solo canoe-carrying yoke in about an hour for around $50 – $60 …
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