Is that a modified pickup truck bed extender under the rear of the canoe? Previously I used one from Harbor Freight for hauling my canoe in the back of my long gone Ford F-150. Considered adapting it to the E as you may have, but am adding it to the back of a 4'x6' trailer for the same purpose.
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