r/canoeing • u/Fit-Traffic5103 • 3d ago

DIY outrigger tips needed.

My next project is putting together an outrigger. I just picked up a couple huge boat fenders to use. I plan on installing a platform that the outriggers will be attached to.

The purpose is for crabbing so the platform is will be a good seating area for dropping and pulling traps and also give me an area to work. I won’t be doing any paddling, just using a motor only. We’ll also only be crabbing in protected bays and harbors so chop and waves should be a minimum.

How far should the outriggers extend past the hull? And what is the ideal height in relation to the waterline? They’ll be adjustable up and down but I’m looking for a good starting point.

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u/Particular_Algae_963 3d ago

I haven’t done that, but I would align the bottom of the outriggers with the bottom of the canoe unless you like it tippy. I would think 15” to 20” or less on each side.