Hey this is our family Sportspal that has been used all over the place from Temagami to Florida! It was so sad to see it crushed by that tree! Thank you so very much for your effort and hard work restoring this canoe! Now our trusty sportspal is ready for more adventure not to mention the grand kids! Outstanding!
Great job ! I had to do a similar job a few years back and started out the same way,...got in it with my mountain boots on and kicked the s***t out of it to get it back in shape. Then used a series of rubber mallets to finish the job. Still using the canoe 40 years later !
Truly AMAZING restoration. Id never have thought it could be done without cutting out a large part of the original hull. i've got a 14' freighter stern I've lent to my daughter and grandsons. Now more impressed than ever at the construction technique. Sudbury Ontario Canada.
Great job! Loved both sportspals we’ve had. Still have my 14’ wide stern. Awesome pond boat! Hope to buy a 12 or 14’ for carrying in to spots. Almost 70 and my old town feels like it’s put on weight... lol. Can’t beat the sportspal for fishing!
I have a 1984 Sportspal canoe that leaks in the area of the front center rib just as the rib starts to transition upwards. I think the gasket material is dry and brittle and the dents on the rib don't help. This is the spot that gets struck first as one hits a rock in shallow water. To fix this leak should I first try to tighten the rivets or should I just go strait to the marine sealant. Or maybe add rivets in-between the current rivets? Thank you very much.
If it is only slightly leaking on one of the seams, I would cover the problem seam with marine sealant, just watch for leak at the keel as well it's in the same area. The sealant was a dry product back then , it is a forever flexible now. Hopefully you get it sealed up. Cheers 🍻
Even though the Sports Pal design is not my cup of tea, it is impressive how serviceable they are. With basic tools and time, perseverance, these things can survive things that will destroy other types of boats.
I’m considering buying a 14’ pointe sports pal for my solo fishing trips and family fishing trips. I was looking at fishing accessories that will fit and was wondering what diameter are the thwarts. I was looking at clamp on rod holders to go on them. TIA
It's an adthane marine sealant I haven't seen it in any hardware store. They do sell it at Baywood Enterprises and will ship pretty much anywhere. Hope this helps
Me and my buddy were 2 days into the bush when we had a tree fall then turn 90 degrees landed dead center of the sports pall follded in into a V we banged it out with hatchet handles and small logs re shaped it looked like an S going down the Mattawa river. Finshed the rest of our 2 day trip
I checked the website and didn’t see that marine caulk you spoke of. Should I call to see if they have it? Also, do you think marine shoe goo would work as well. Lastly, can a person leave the sponsons off if they have deteriorated ? I have my 16’ Raddison apart and ready to repaint so want to use the right stuff. Thanks!
If you contact info@bwmarineproducts.com They will have the sealant. And if you want to leave the sponson off it would be not too different from them all deteriorated anyway. Hopefully you can get it all fixed up good luck
That is magic !! you are a wizard. That sure was amazing to watch and yes I am sure the lady will be happy. Did you spray paint the foam sponsoon ? If you can paint them to bring back the colour and refresh what type of paint can you use with out damaging the foam Thanks ! I just bought one today and have been watching your vids for the last few days and they helped me decide to buy it that is for sure .. Happy Days ahead :-) :-)
@@GettenanyOutdoorsSportspal Great to know thanks for your reply and keep up those amazing vids the way you take a hammer to that thin aluminum just blows my mind ..AND it is to fix it not destroy it ha ha.Never had a clue you could do that learn something every day.
@@GettenanyOutdoorsSportspal I'm a believer now. I got a monark for free a couple years ago never got around to fixing it. I just bought the stuff to do it today. I'm going to be doing some brazing.
amazing what they can come back from! I'm in the process of reviving one that's been in my family awhile. #692247. anyway, I need a new foam liner and figured you might be able to point me in the correct direction.
The only place I am aware of is the factory Baywood marine products for the liner. If there is a sportspal or Radisson dealer nearby they can get you one as well if the direct shipping rate is crazy. I will be putting up a video of the liner instal shortly. Good luck
Hey this is our family Sportspal that has been used all over the place from Temagami to Florida! It was so sad to see it crushed by that tree! Thank you so very much for your effort and hard work restoring this canoe! Now our trusty sportspal is ready for more adventure not to mention the grand kids! Outstanding!
I'm glad you canoe what you're doing! Way to put the Sport back into the Pal.😉
Thrilled with the repairs to our 3 generation canoe. Thank you so much.
Great work, best Sportspal repair video I've seen!
Amazing restoration! My grandfather started Sportspal and I hate to see them in rough shape.
Awesome we had some family members of Mr Summers come through Last summer on a tour. They shared a few stories was cool meeting them
Great job ! I had to do a similar job a few years back and started out the same way,...got in it with my mountain boots on and kicked the s***t out of it to get it back in shape. Then used a series of rubber mallets to finish the job. Still using the canoe 40 years later !
Truly AMAZING restoration. Id never have thought it could be done without cutting out a large part of the original hull. i've got a 14' freighter stern I've lent to my daughter and grandsons. Now more impressed than ever at the construction technique. Sudbury Ontario Canada.
My wife and kids have borrowed mine and returned it like they kicked it the whole way I had to get decent at fixing them. Cheers
Great job! Loved both sportspals we’ve had. Still have my 14’ wide stern. Awesome pond boat! Hope to buy a 12 or 14’ for carrying in to spots. Almost 70 and my old town feels like it’s put on weight... lol. Can’t beat the sportspal for fishing!
Nice to see a company pride itself on keeping their products going in a world of planned obsolescence.
Thanks we are always doing our best to keep a quality product competitive.
I have a 1984 Sportspal canoe that leaks in the area of the front center rib just as the rib starts to transition upwards. I think the gasket material is dry and brittle and the dents on the rib don't help. This is the spot that gets struck first as one hits a rock in shallow water. To fix this leak should I first try to tighten the rivets or should I just go strait to the marine sealant. Or maybe add rivets in-between the current rivets? Thank you very much.
If it is only slightly leaking on one of the seams, I would cover the problem seam with marine sealant, just watch for leak at the keel as well it's in the same area. The sealant was a dry product back then , it is a forever flexible now. Hopefully you get it sealed up. Cheers 🍻
Even though the Sports Pal design is not my cup of tea, it is impressive how serviceable they are. With basic tools and time, perseverance, these things can survive things that will destroy other types of boats.
They do look great. nice job on that restoration
I’m considering buying a 14’ pointe sports pal for my solo fishing trips and family fishing trips. I was looking at fishing accessories that will fit and was wondering what diameter are the thwarts. I was looking at clamp on rod holders to go on them. TIA
Hey there, I have used them in the past and work well. The thwart is 1 1/4".
Amazing work!
Anchors aweigh! I painted the fender washers gloss black and they look slick BTW...
Hey Allen do you have an email I can send you the video I promised
Hey i just picked up a sportspal canoe second hand, whats the exact type of marine sealant you use ?
@bryansparks1891 th-cam.com/video/C1Y7C51gFzM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9lBaIycafOGBU24o . This is the stuff here
great job!! what is the name of the sealant please.. thanks. great vid.
It's an adthane marine sealant I haven't seen it in any hardware store. They do sell it at Baywood Enterprises and will ship pretty much anywhere. Hope this helps
Can you give us a still shot of the tool you use I'd like to make me one for when I replace my liner
I made a makeshift tool today and will release a short about how I did it explaining the little details about it.
@@GettenanyOutdoorsSportspal that will be great. How will I be able to see the video
It has been uploaded. I hope that there is enough there to get you what you need. Cheers
I just used a motorcycle tire iron and a mallet (finally). Worked great, except I have no motorcycle so there are 2 extras! Maybe anchors...
Me and my buddy were 2 days into the bush when we had a tree fall then turn 90 degrees landed dead center of the sports pall follded in into a V we banged it out with hatchet handles and small logs re shaped it looked like an S going down the Mattawa river. Finshed the rest of our 2 day trip
I checked the website and didn’t see that marine caulk you spoke of. Should I call to see if they have it? Also, do you think marine shoe goo would work as well. Lastly, can a person leave the sponsons off if they have deteriorated ? I have my 16’ Raddison apart and ready to repaint so want to use the right stuff. Thanks!
If you contact info@bwmarineproducts.com
They will have the sealant. And if you want to leave the sponson off it would be not too different from them all deteriorated anyway. Hopefully you can get it all fixed up good luck
That is magic !! you are a wizard. That sure was amazing to watch and yes I am sure the lady will be happy. Did you spray paint the foam sponsoon ? If you can paint them to bring back the colour and refresh what type of paint can you use with out damaging the foam Thanks ! I just bought one today and have been watching your vids for the last few days and they helped me decide to buy it that is for sure .. Happy Days ahead :-) :-)
Thanks for the kind words. The paint is an enamel and does not affect the foam in any way that I have seen. Good luck with your new canoe
@@GettenanyOutdoorsSportspal Great to know thanks for your reply and keep up those amazing vids the way you take a hammer to that thin aluminum just blows my mind ..AND it is to fix it not destroy it ha ha.Never had a clue you could do that learn something every day.
Nice job!! Thanks for posting!!
Amazing!!!
Where to buy parts?
If you send an email to info@bwmarineproducts.com they will get you any parts you want.
good job
OMG, the canoe looks like a crushed pop can. I am looking for a used one of these but in better condition. lol
I've redone a few and it's suprising what they can come back from.
Yea I thought mine wasn't worth fixing. I'm convinced it is worth fixing
They can come back from the dead. Seen worse than this one revived
@@GettenanyOutdoorsSportspal I'm a believer now. I got a monark for free a couple years ago never got around to fixing it. I just bought the stuff to do it today. I'm going to be doing some brazing.
No offence but it's better of as bud light containers.
amazing what they can come back from! I'm in the process of reviving one that's been in my family awhile. #692247. anyway, I need a new foam liner and figured you might be able to point me in the correct direction.
The only place I am aware of is the factory Baywood marine products for the liner. If there is a sportspal or Radisson dealer nearby they can get you one as well if the direct shipping rate is crazy. I will be putting up a video of the liner instal shortly. Good luck