Thread: Gettin’ the Alumacraft out of the garage

Stick with it, Gillchaser. As said, hopefully the seat will help and you can get back out on the water.
Bob

Originally Posted by Micanopy

When I am by myself I take along a bluetooth speaker and listen to music, and sometimes a comedy channel. The fish don’t mind at all.

On the stream I leave all that stuff behind, Micanopy. I just love the quiet when I get way upstream and listen to the kingfishers and just enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. That said, to each their own - the object is to have fun and happy to hear you’re finding it.
Bob

Originally Posted by BobC

On the stream I leave all that stuff behind, Micanopy. I just love the quiet when I get way upstream and listen to the kingfishers and just enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. That said, to each their own - the object is to have fun and happy to hear you’re finding it.
Bob

I prefer the peace and quiet myself .

Good luck on getting back out. I’m with you on the heat, after a certain point, it’s not enjoyable at all. I added this seat cushion to my canoe this year and it’s made a ton of difference in comfort. I’m sure there are others that will work, but after trying several different cushions, this has become a must have. I got the firm model. It’s breathable, comfortable, and makes a several hour outing possible.

I understand the health side of things. I used to fish all day, but now three to four hours is about all I can take. After sitting, and standing some, my back and shoulders hurt so bad I can’t take it.
I may try one of those millennial sits, just haven’t gotten around to it. Let us know how it works out for you.


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Gillchaser, I don't know how tall you are but when you try that seat, try to move the seat up or down so that your feet sit flat on the deck and your thighs are parallel to the deck. This will help take pressure off your back and legs. I'm 5' 6'' and it helps my back and legs. I can tell within a hour if I didn't set it up the right way. Hope it helps.

Originally Posted by drdore

Gillchaser, I don't know how tall you are but when you try that seat, try to move the seat up or down so that your feet sit flat on the deck and your thighs are parallel to the deck. This will help take pressure off your back and legs. I'm 5' 6'' and it helps my back and legs. I can tell within a hour if I didn't set it up the right way. Hope it helps.

That is part of the problem, I am also 5’6” and with the current seat in my boat I can’t comfortably touch the floor and there is no adjustment on the seat pole.


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It does seem to be easier on the back