Sportspal canoe

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don novicki

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I bought a Sportspal recently and even though it is highly stable, does anyone have an idea to make a couple of outriggers for it and how you might attach them? Thanks for any advice.
 
In my opinion you will have to work really hard to tip that boat. I have used a sportspal conoe quite a bit and never felt unstable.

I have seen outriggers made with a couple lengths of conduit and boat bumpers. Nose of bumper tilted upward attached to one length of conduit. The rear of the bumper lower than the nose attached to the other length of conduit. Outrigger could be strapped to cross brace and/or clamped to gunnels. IMG_20251130_164157.jpgNever had any need of outriggers on my old Sportspal. Paddle the boat some before deciding it needs Outriggers.
 
Don, hope you'll report back here once you get a chance to take it out. I've been watching Facebook marketplace like a hawk for used canoes, haven't seen any Sportspals near me. I really like the idea of them though from what I've read. Also curious how well the liner holds up as they age, is yours new or used?
 
MIne's a 1979 but it's in great shape. No dents, and the paint still looks great. I got the deal of a lifetime IMO, the canoe included: 2 Gunnale seats, 2 foam seats, 3 paddles 2 of which are brand new, anchor, transom motor mount bracket, and 3 brand new still in bags life, vests all for 275.00. The foam and everything is still in great shape, which is a huge plus because the liner and sponsors are expensive to purchase. I've given up on the outriggers but am going to add a trolling motor as soon as I decide on which brand. I had it out a couple of times and it was sweet. Unfortunately I didn't get out too much because we froze out so early in the season, but I'll be ready for this year.

Just an FYI Mohawk Canoes were the original design for Sportspal. The Mohawk is identical to todays SP, and were originally built in Parker Pa.. My wife is from Parker and she remembers the Mohawk factory from when she was young.
 
don novicki said:
MIne's a 1979 but it's in great shape. No dents, and the paint still looks great. I got the deal of a lifetime IMO, the canoe included: 2 Gunnale seats, 2 foam seats, 3 paddles 2 of which are brand new, anchor, transom motor mount bracket, and 3 brand new still in bags life, vests all for 275.00. The foam and everything is still in great shape, which is a huge plus because the liner and sponsors are expensive to purchase. I've given up on the outriggers but am going to add a trolling motor as soon as I decide on which brand. I had it out a couple of times and it was sweet. Unfortunately I didn't get out too much because we froze out so early in the season, but I'll be ready for this year.

Just an FYI Mohawk Canoes were the original design for Sportspal. The Mohawk is identical to todays SP, and were originally built in Parker Pa.. My wife is from Parker and she remembers the Mohawk factory from when she was young.
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No kidding, that is a heck of a deal! I think I am going to be lucky to find a decent canoe by itself under the $300 range

Sounds like yours is not a square stern then if you have a mount bracket? I keep going back and forth on whether I'd like a square stern or not, but leaning towards double ended for better paddling both ways.

That's neat about your wife remembering the factory! They are sort of confusing boats to research because I guess there's also a Canadian company using the same design or name, but if I remember right they use slightly thinner aluminum. But also they've apparently been made for a long time so I don't know how true that still is.
 
James L said:
Don, hope you'll report back here once you get a chance to take it out. I've been watching Facebook marketplace like a hawk for used canoes, haven't seen any Sportspals near me. I really like the idea of them though from what I've read. Also curious how well the liner holds up as they age, is yours new or used?
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Drive to NY and I'll sell you my Sportspal/Raddison cheaply.
 
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