Canoes have been in existence for thousands of years and have in fact been used as the main means of transportation by the early American Indians.
The word canoe, which came from the word kenu which means dugout, was probably named as such because the early canoes were dugout or carved from big trees.
While canoeing is considered a hobby and a sports today, there was a time when canoeing was considered a very important part of doing business especially in the fur trading business.
Years ago, the fur trading business was so vibrant that the traders, crew and their customers, used the canoes to transport the fur cargoes from one place to another.
The American Indians were very creative, carving the canoes out of trees and then surrounding them with tree barks.
They were considered in demand that time because they can easily be manipulated even in narrow waterways.
Today, they are still very popular albeit for a different reason.
Most people consider canoeing a pleasurable hobby, if not a challenging sports.
But whatever uses this watercraft has for each person, the modern units have changed in terms of the materials out of which they are made.
Creative people still carve and dugout canoes from large trees but most people prefer their units to be more lightweight for easy manipulation.
However, there are still some parts and accessories which can be made by hand or installed by the owner or the enthusiast.
One such canoe part is the canoe seat.
Installing them can be difficult especially for a novice who knows nothing about installing.
Canoe seats also experience wear and tear and so they should be replaced at some point in time.
There are shops that offer replacement materials for them and they also provide guides for easy installing so that it can be done even by the canoe owner himself.
Replacement canoe seats are preferably made of wood like walnut and other hard wooden materials.
Reputable shops offer quality wooden canoe seats that are easy to install.
Wood is in fact the choice material for canoe seats because they are sturdy and creates a more traditional look.
Some of these units are individually handcrafted by the manufacturers to reflect their individual artistry.
They come in various shapes and sizes, from woven to nylon units.
Before purchasing and installing a replacement canoe seat, the owner should first consider his body built.
If he is on the heavy side then it is best to choose a seat that can accommodate him and others of similar or lesser built.
The manufacturers accept orders of seats depending on the size, color and style preferred by the client.
Most unit replacements are in the middle of the canoes except for extremely big and wide canoes.
The canoe owner should choose a unit that will give him maximum comfort when paddling.
It should also give him room to relax himself especially during long canoe trips.
A canoe seat with backrest is preferred by most people especially those who go on long trips or those who spend their time fishing on their canoes.
Having a backrest for your unit can spell the difference in comfort for you.
So consider all these factors when choosing a canoe seat and then installing it.