How to Install Scotty Low Profile Accessories onto your Canoe

[@james660660]

Pondering how to mount a Scotty low profile track to a Swift Keewaydin with carbon thwarts and found your video. Thanks so much, that was a really great tutorial on exactly what I need to do!

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

Remember to go up 1 size bit when drilling

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

This was a simple project and despite the small issue I had, I am 100% pleased with the results. I will do a follow up video in the near future that will show some of my setup in use... Thanks for watching and *Keep the Adventures Alive!*

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

This was cool to watch. Your video quality and explanations are fantastic.

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

Thanks Travis... I appreciate you watching. This technique will also work on Kayaks... Dennis

[@trailtrashoutdoors8173]

Upgrading the kayak/cannoe is something I love to do! Always trying to hit the next level and upgrades are a quick and easy way to do that🤠🤙Thanks for sharing Dennis!

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

Thanks for Watching Trav and Mav...

[@CanoeingTheEdgeOfTheWorld]

Good information to have. Glad you published this. I'm always getting new ideas from other canoeist on mounting apertures and extensions. It's interesting how many ways there are to install camera brackets, fishing rod holders, etc. with just a few thwarts and 2 gunnels. "I was a little leery on actually drilling into a carbon fiber thwart..." my sentiments indeed! Glad to have you go first! Nice video. 😊

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching... Dennis

[@bradjohnson4787]

.Nice boat!

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

Thanks Brad

[@PinetreeLine]

You’re a brave man Dennis 😂. Great job!

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

I try... it was scary...

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Oh man! My heart sunk for ya Dennis when I saw that blowout! I’ve had it in mind to “Scotty” mine as well. Maybe next year! Thanks for sharing buddy✌️

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

Hi Marc.. yes that kind of sucked but after I jumped up a drill bit size there were no further issues... It looks great and today I got a few new mounts for the system that I will try this weekend... Take care buddy

[@schultzoutdoors8799]

Very nice Dennis. I can see myself doing something like this to my boat.

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

You can do it! it's a cool little setup.

[@kamalchaatchatore3905]

Love the scotty accessories

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

I'm with you on that... Thanks for watching, Dennis

[@birdland830]

Thanks for the video Dennis. I've been researching doing the exact same thing with my Swift Cruiser 15.8. I'm thinking that a (black) tri-fold rivet would hold better while putting less concentrated force on the brittle carbon thwart. They're pretty easy to get on Amazon. Keep the videos coming!

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

Good Luck Peter. let me know how you make out

[@truenorthangler]

Love the Scotty accessories, I have some installed on my pontoon for my fish finder and camera. Great set up Dennis, should help out a lot.

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

I'm looking forward to utilizing them next week while up north. Thanks for watching Adrian...

[@dwrivers47]

Great video, what a great system, looking forward to seeing it in action!

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

You and me both! it will get a great test starting on Friday😉

[@Plain-Ole-Chuck]

Really looks good Dennis . It probably doesn't matter with carbon fiber but I would still take a dab of epoxy (you could probably color it black) and seal the chip. I know on my bass boat (fiberglass) they recommend sealing to keep moisture from getting under the gelcoat. Carbon fiber may be completely different but I'd check just in case

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

Good Call Chuck... I will likely so that. I have a few drops of epoxy kicking around that I can use. Thanks for watching. Dennis

[@napjohn88]

I used lock tight, 3/16 bolts, rubber washer and winged locking nuts. The rubber takes the vibration and is better than rivets. If the rod holder has to be removed it is alot easier. Rivett to me damage it.

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

Hope that works well for you

[@Lou_Zasil]

Thanks Denis , i bought my 14' prospector preconfigured and it didn't have them installed.

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

Glad I could help. Just don't make the mistake I made...LOL

[@Lou_Zasil]

@@CanoehoundAdventures looks like an experiance mark to me. bit of clear nail polish should fix that right up

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

Interesting project

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

I think so too!... always looking to improve my ride. Thanks for watching... Dennis

[@om888]

Thank for the video! I'm waiting for my new Prospector 14 to be delivered. What length rivets did you use? 1/2"? 3/4"?

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

the rivets I used were 1/2" good luck and I hope you enjoy your new ride

[@stephenelderkin5022]

I want to install the same track on my swift canoe but the thwart is cherry wood. Would i use a stainless steel wood screw instead?

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

Hi Stephen. If you are installing into the cherry thwarts, I would recommend stainless steel screws and also pre drilling for the wood does not split on you. That is what I did on my other canoes.

[@stephenelderkin5022]

Thanks. Now i just have to figure out what size of screw and length. The track came with four 3/4 inch round headed philips screws.

[@PoliceMods]

Where did you purchase the cross over bar to mount theses holders on ?

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

the cross over bar is the thwart of the canoe

[@wavydavy4138]

if your rivets are long enough put a washer on the underside of the carbon it helps spread the force.

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

Great tip but the rivets do not go all the way through he thwart... it is tubular in shape... Thanks for watching Davy

[@LANGTHANGTV1981]

Mình làm quen nhé bạn 🔔🤝

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

thanks you

[@Kianarevision]

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[@CanoehoundAdventures]

Thanks for watching Kiana

[@Kianarevision]

@@CanoehoundAdventures yw:))

[@ingohetzer9483]

Oh no....Dennis....just print a carbon fiber sticker and hide the spot.

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

Good idea! Ingo... I'm not too concerned... I'm Over it...😣