I had some old seats like this laying around from a bud's boat:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templa...rentId=cat21276

I threw them in the canoe for the little girl and wife, they worked really well (but they do weigh more....)

We are throwing around about 5 canoes going next year, not to win, but to do it. Love to hear more.

--Jim