Can three people fit in a 2 seater canoe?

Question

.....comfortably.

or

Would it be better to buy a three seater canoe even though a third person would only come along on occasion?

Answer 1

i'm sure 3 people could fit, but since it's a 2 seater, the third person would have to sit on the floor between the 2 people

Answer 2

I say go for it.  whats the worst that can happen?

Answer 3

comfortably, probably not. especially if your bringing and gear with you. best bet would be a larger one, but if the 3rd is only on rare occasions, then weigh it out

Answer 4

You can fit three in a canoe.  Two on the seats and bring a beach chair for the third person to put it in the middle.  Although this doesn't leave much room for supplies, if you have them.

Answer 5

Yeah! Have you seen a two seater canoe? Those things are pretty big. I think it can hold an extra person.

Answer 6

Um... NO.  That would be why its called a 2 seater canoe.  Not a three seater.  Wow...

Answer 7

Ask the sales person and see what they say.  It may not be safe to have three people in a two seater canoe.

Answer 8

it's possible they all could fit, but the middle person really has to watch how they balance there self... a regular 2 person canoe can tip over really easily with extra people in it!! :)

Answer 9

No, they can sit on the floor of the canoe comfortably, I think.  

If you're all medium sized people,  I think you'd be quite comfortable.

It might also depend on how long you plan on being in the canoe and if you'll have an opportunity to switch seats.

You might also consider getting one of those floor seats with a back to put on the floor.

Answer 10

ya some of these people are so stupid. you can fit 3 people in a 2 person infact at my cottage i had a bunch of friends over and we got 8 people in a 2 person canoe and went across the lake a back.(stupid of us,yes. fun,yes)

just make sure the conditions are ok!( warm, sunny, not windy, and not close to sun down) and you should be fine.

it also depends on experience. if its all of your first time than go 2 at a time.

have fun!

Answer 11

depends is 1 of them orson wells lol

Answer 12

Could be comfortable for three people if one is pregnant. hehe

Answer 13

No ... I have been in a two seater and the fit is snug at that point already. If you are going to have a third it might be better to rent an additional single seater.

Answer 14

Hope you have good balance :)

Answer 15

well they say if there can be 2 there can be 3

Answer 16

All depends on size... if very small people turn up you can squeeze in a dozen xx