It came with those awful foam seats too. We just installed 2 webbed bench seats and nylon strap carry handles(took plastic handles off and used pieces of our ratchet strap.
We bought a used 12', double pointed not too long ago. It has the dark camo green color(i believe they call it drab green...lol). If you're alone, it is recommended to sit in the front seat and paddle it "backwards" for better stability.
I have a vintage 12’ Radisson that I inherited from my grandparents. You can pick it up with one hand…it’s really quite remarkable. For someone who fishes as enthusiastically and often as me, it’s beautiful
The Sportspal is pretty well known for its stability. I have hung a leak from my canoe plenty of times without tipping as long as the person at the other end isn't a wiseguy.
@@GettenanyOutdoorsSportspal Yeah I've been thrown once from a Crawdad when my buddy yelled "CRAZY IVAN" and did an instant 90-degree turn with the Minn Kota. Wasn't funny to me but I got him back...
How do you feel about removing sponsons? I have this model but the sponsons are old and are just making a mess and I'd prefer not to replace them. I don't take it out on particularly tough water and I don't stand in it to fish.
That's something that some people do. They are there to add stability but if you feel that they aren't doing anything now why not remove them and fill the holes with a bolt or sealant.
They are very stable. A little wider than most canoes and the foam running along the sides kick in on really rough water. I would have no problem standing up in one.
I’m thinking of getting a Sportspal s13 could I haul it on a roof rack of a truck? And if I was to try and climb into the boat wow risky would it be that I might swamp it
The 12 foot square stern would fit on most vehicles easily including pickup trucks. The stability of the sportspal would rate very high in comparison to other canoes.
They are very good at being nimble, especially at 11'6",they were designed by an individual who was an avid outdoorsman. I would definitely recommend this canoe for hunting purposes. Very stable and maneuverable
That's a great deal. The used ones here in northern Ontario are going for close to the cost of a new one. I am going to do a few repair videos soon if you run into issues. Until then enjoy your canoe.
@@GettenanyOutdoorsSportspal I just went and tried it out today at the lake down from my house and she doesn’t leak so I am happy about that, I would like to somewhat restore it, get new sponsons and paint it
If you're in Canada you can contact Baywood marine for sponsons. And if you are in the U.S there is a Company called Kenco that distributes parts for sportspal and radisson
It came with those awful foam seats too. We just installed 2 webbed bench seats and nylon strap carry handles(took plastic handles off and used pieces of our ratchet strap.
We bought a used 12', double pointed not too long ago. It has the dark camo green color(i believe they call it drab green...lol).
If you're alone, it is recommended to sit in the front seat and paddle it "backwards" for better stability.
I have a vintage 12’ Radisson that I inherited from my grandparents. You can pick it up with one hand…it’s really quite remarkable. For someone who fishes as enthusiastically and often as me, it’s beautiful
Gotta love the Sportspal buddy
How stable are these; I have a coleman crawdad right now and I can stand and piss off the side of that without tipping or falling into the water.
The Sportspal is pretty well known for its stability. I have hung a leak from my canoe plenty of times without tipping as long as the person at the other end isn't a wiseguy.
@@GettenanyOutdoorsSportspal Yeah I've been thrown once from a Crawdad when my buddy yelled "CRAZY IVAN" and did an instant 90-degree turn with the Minn Kota. Wasn't funny to me but I got him back...
How do you feel about removing sponsons? I have this model but the sponsons are old and are just making a mess and I'd prefer not to replace them. I don't take it out on particularly tough water and I don't stand in it to fish.
That's something that some people do. They are there to add stability but if you feel that they aren't doing anything now why not remove them and fill the holes with a bolt or sealant.
how do you feel standing up or going going down a river? do you feel like the flat bottom has a noticeable tipping point or is it really hard to flip?
They are very stable. A little wider than most canoes and the foam running along the sides kick in on really rough water. I would have no problem standing up in one.
I’m thinking of getting a Sportspal s13 could I haul it on a roof rack of a truck? And if I was to try and climb into the boat wow risky would it be that I might swamp it
The 12 foot square stern would fit on most vehicles easily including pickup trucks. The stability of the sportspal would rate very high in comparison to other canoes.
Any ideas how and where to buy one ? Can't seem to find anything for sale on the west coast.
It's hard to get them out west in Canada Yetmans in Manitoba or sail west on the state side there isn't much.
How maneuverable would you say it is? I duck hunt a lot and wondering if I could get it up in small creeks around trees and such
They are very good at being nimble, especially at 11'6",they were designed by an individual who was an avid outdoorsman. I would definitely recommend this canoe for hunting purposes. Very stable and maneuverable
I just bought one for $250
That's a great deal. The used ones here in northern Ontario are going for close to the cost of a new one. I am going to do a few repair videos soon if you run into issues. Until then enjoy your canoe.
@@GettenanyOutdoorsSportspal I just went and tried it out today at the lake down from my house and she doesn’t leak so I am happy about that, I would like to somewhat restore it, get new sponsons and paint it
If you're in Canada you can contact Baywood marine for sponsons. And if you are in the U.S there is a Company called Kenco that distributes parts for sportspal and radisson
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