Hi everyone,
I need to trim the ends of my seat frames, but I'm not sure how much space to leave between the seat and the hull. If I recall correctly, they are not supposed to contact. Any other considerations?
Jeff
Space between seat and hull
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Is it possible to install seats without "hanging" them? I thought I had heard someone somewhere talking about epoxying the seats to the inner hull without using any metal fasteners. Is this possible, and what are the pros/cons vs. hanging seats as described in Canoecraft for example. I'm still a ways from that step as I've not been working on my canoe over the winter, but I'll be at that stage in a couple months and It would be nice to give some thought to this step in advance.
Thanks for your replies,
Jason
Thanks for your replies,
Jason
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What some builders do is to epoxy pieces of hardwood to the inner hull at the appropriate height and install the seats on these pieces of wood. Whether they just epoxy the seats to the pieces of wood or use screws I'm not sure.
In Canoecraft it says "The seats in a canoe are normally hung from the inwales, rather than fastened to the hull, so that the canoe can flex and absorb stress evenly."
For a canoe that only sees moderate use, this probably wouldn't create a problem.
In Canoecraft it says "The seats in a canoe are normally hung from the inwales, rather than fastened to the hull, so that the canoe can flex and absorb stress evenly."
For a canoe that only sees moderate use, this probably wouldn't create a problem.
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Jeff,
I think 1/16 of an inch between the edges of the seat and the hull is a little close. You do get some side to side movement when seats are hung in the fashion you describe. There is no adavantage to making them be so tight, unless your canoe as no tumblehome and you need all of the seat edge to mount your bolt through. Why not leave 1/4" and not take any chances. There is no right or wrong, but I agree they should not rub on the hull as this could cause damage to the hull.
I think 1/16 of an inch between the edges of the seat and the hull is a little close. You do get some side to side movement when seats are hung in the fashion you describe. There is no adavantage to making them be so tight, unless your canoe as no tumblehome and you need all of the seat edge to mount your bolt through. Why not leave 1/4" and not take any chances. There is no right or wrong, but I agree they should not rub on the hull as this could cause damage to the hull.