Yes I do.  Thanks for sharing Paul.

I plan to invite some friends to BBQ and boating this July 4th. I have a plastic Rogue River 14 canoe for guests to use. There will likely be people who are not familiar with boating, probably some are kids too.  To be safe, I am thinking about fitting my canoe with some type of outrigger. A search online for this product reveals that they are from $150 to $400 per package. Problem is they either require drilling into the edge of the hull, which I am not willing to do, or are too elaborate and expensive. I think I may be able to fashion my own outrigger that will not damage the canoe, and in the process save a few bucks too.

I think mainly I need:

1. C clamp about 1 3/4" wide and deep, that clamps on to the edge of the canoe. 
2. Connected to the back of the clamp there needs to be a ring or another clamp that can secure a plastic or aluminum tube maybe 1" in diameter.
3. The two ends of the aluminum tube extend out; I will bend them down to water surface then attach some flotation.  If I want to be cheap, pool noodles can do.

This setup may take just $30-50. And plastic tubes I already have at home.

A quick search shows all C clamps with a screw hole on the back have rather small openings, or not deep enough. The bigger C claps don't have screw holes.  I am still searching.

I want to check if anyone has done this before and have worked out a better solution or design?

Is this setup you have in mind?

Welcome aboard Michael 

They need a break from fishing pressure to rebound.   Thanks for the link Mark.

Quote from: Sailfish on March 16, 2023, 06:07:56 PM

I would recommended the PWM modification to extend your battery life.  See my link below:
https://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=99650.0

This post was a good read. After watching a few YouTube videos, I at least understand how to complete an install. The results you got are encouraging enough to give it a shot. Do you have any thoughts on whether or not I can get away with a 36 pound thrust engine?

If you plan to troll and want the battery to last all day,  I would upgrade it to 100AH LiFe PO4.  You probably get away with your current 36lb thrust trolling motor but might not get the 6-7 mph top speed.

Worse:  got myself hooked with a treble in my left thumb during an NCKA event at Tiki Lagoon.
Best:
Alaska kayak camping & fishing trip on Montague Island.

Welcome aboard Chris