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Our Top Choice
Essex Industries Ash Canoe Seat
Essex Industries is highly regarded by canoe lovers because it manufactures quality yokes, thwarts, canoe seats and backrests that are built to withstand normal wear and tear.
Beautiful cane seat. Durable and neat. Dries quickly. Mortise and Tenon joint. Resists the elements. Transparent varnish is UV-protected. Made in America.
Only plastic back seat attachments available for this seat.
Bench
Wood
10 x 34 x 40 inches; 3 pounds
Attach with screws
Clear; walnut
Best Value
ALPS OutdoorZ Weekender Seat
ALPS OutdoorZ has remained relevant to outdoor enthusiasts because for more than 20 years; it’s continued to provide them with durable and performance-oriented outdoor gear..
Lightweight. Fully functional and versatile. Back mesh pocket. Well-padded foam for comfort. Seat can be mounted anywhere with webbed straps on the bottom.
Doesn’t recline to different positions.
Backrest; webbing straps
Padded closed cell foam
16.5 x 16 x 1 inches; 1.3 pounds
Attach with straps
Brown
GCI Outdoors SitBacker Canoe Seat
GCI Outdoors comes to mind any time we think of premium quality chairs. Right from your backyard to the campground and even on the water, it’s got you covered.
Back rest with customized reclining. Folds easily for storage and transport. Split contour seat. Lumbar cushion.
It might not fit some oversized canoes.
Backrest; shoulder strap
.Polyester/steel
12.2x16.5x17.9 inches; 2.9 pounds
Buckle straps to bench
Black; hunter green
Mad River Web Canoe Seat
For over 40 years, Mad River has innovatively designed and served the canoe industry with standard canoes and accessories that are of high quality while remaining affordable for everyone.
Great feel and appearance. Highly comfortable. Improved durability. Price-friendly. Weather-resistant. Comes with storage pocket and shoulder strap for convenient carrying.
Doesn’t dry as quickly as traditional cane seats.
Bench; Webbed seat
Wood/Nylon
Info not provided
Cut to width; attach with screws
Black
Wise High Impact Plastic Canoe Seat
Wise is a global leader when it comes to serving sea lovers with boat interiors and seating options that make the time spent on the water more comfortable and pleasant.
Folds easily for storage. Foam pad in a closed cell. Sturdy plastic frame. Attached unique seat bracket. Especially large capacity; can handle more than 250 pounds.
Backrest doesn’t recline fully for more comfort.
Backrest; no straps
Plastic/steel/foam
12 x 15 x 7 inches; 0.4 pounds
Attach with seat bracket
Army green