Seat Risings and Seats
The seat risings are simply straight sticks, ¹⁄₂ in. square, and are fastened on the inside for the seats to rest upon. They are about 4 in. below the gunwale. Oak or ash is the best material, and the length is 14 ft. To fasten in place, first bore a small hole and then nail through the planking and ribs, and clinch on the inside of the rising.
Fig. 10
The Seat Frame may be Caned, or a Canvas Seat Tacked On, as Preferred
The seat frame is fashioned as shown in [Fig. 10], and may be caned, or a canvas seat tacked on, as preferred. Many canoeists prefer to kneel, in which case a seat bar, about 4 or 5 in. wide, is run athwartships for the paddler’s back and thighs to rest against while paddling.