Portage Pads

Advice
#1

What type of portage pads should I look at buying for my Grumman? I don’t like the factory pads. I have heard of people replacing the center thwart with an ash portage yoke and attaching pads to it. Is this advisable to do or not?

Thanks for your input.



MN-MAN

#2

Many options
Try poking around the internet. Look up Clif Jacobsons site for misc notes, or his books that mention portage yokes. Try 3-4 setups with home made materials to see what you like.

Some really like 2 dense foam pads mounted on wood blocks bolted to the thwart if in the right balance point. Others like paddles or 1" thick boards (5/4x4" planks may work well) going lengthwise, place your foam on them, and move boat forward or aft until balanced. Just 2 of many ways.

#3

You should
also look up Chosen valley canoe at www.gear4portaging.com Nice people and helpful.

#4

portage pads
Piragis Northwoods Company has a number of pad styles in their catalog— piragis.com



Dave

#5

Portage Pads
Thanks I will check it out