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Sportspal Canoes
FAQ'S (Frequently Asked Questions)
SPORTSPAL Canoes by Meyers are a premier sporting canoe. Unusual stability and safety make this fine canoe excellent for family
recreation and they are especially designed for hunting and fishing. Formed out of hardened aircraft aluminum and lined
with Eathafoam (closed cell polyethylene) they won't sink. Fully loaded and swamped
with water, your SPORTSPAL will continue to float upright. Swimmers or hunting dogs
can climb in from the water and the SPORTSPAL won't tip. Five color options, including
two camouflage. A wide, flat bottom coupled with the side eathafoam sponsons makes
the SPORTSPAL virtually untippable.
Q. What are the special features of a SPORTSPAL
for Hunting and Fishing ?
A. The SPORTSPAL was especially designed for hunting and fishing. A duck hunters guns recoil will not flip the
SPORTSPAL, and his dog can climb in and out for retrieving game. Being very light, it is easy to portage. And, of
course, since you virtually cannot sink a SPORTSPAL, all that valuable gear that sportsmen carry have less chance of
accidental loss. Also, the canoe design gives you much more room than many duck boats. The SPORTSPAL is designed to give
year round use, adaptable to many sports activities.
Q. What camouflage colors are available?
A. Olive Drab (military type flat green) and Birchbark Yellow (contains brown camo marks over
light yellow background) are the two favorite camo colors available at no additional charge.
Camo Covers are also available.
Q. Why is it also a good family canoe ?
A. Being extremely stable, it is safe for kids.
Q. What kind of seats should I order with my SPORTSPAL ?
A. Eathafoam seats are standard, this removable seat is a low profile seat with a bottom and back like
a stadium seat. At least one eathafoam seat is necessary to allow you to also row your
SPORTSPAL. Traditional raised gunwale seats are optional. Square stern models have a rear gunwale seat and
front eathafoam seat as standard. Eathafoam seats stow out of the way in the bulkheads when not in use.
Eathafoam seats provide the maximum stability.
Q. Is paddling the only alternative ?
A. No, you can row or motor your Sportspal by adding paddle locks to convert paddles to oars or by using the
add on trolling motormount for double ended models, and of course square stern models for gas engines are
also available. An Eathafoam or a center seat is necessary for the rowing position.
Q. Why are there two beam measurements?
A. Interior beam is 38", Exterior beam with sponson's is 44"
Q. What is Eathafoam, and what are it's benefits?
A. Eathafoam ( Closed cell polyethylene) is a space age material that will not absorb water. It insulates the hull
from cold water, and muffles noise (won't scare fish & wildlife). It provides superior
flotation.
Q. I have seen other canoes labeled "SPORTSPAL" from Canada. Is this SPORTSPAL the same as a Radisson?
A. No, but you might say that they are cousins. Many years ago, the Radisson Co. sold the SPORTSPAL name, now
owned by Meyer's Boat Co. for use in the USA. Older SPORTSPAL by Meyers are very close in design to the current Radisson.
However, the current SPORTSPAL by Meyers is what you might call a "tougher American cousin". The differences
are:
| SPORTSPAL BY MEYERS |
RADISSON |
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0.032 Hardened Aircraft
aluminum hull. |
0.022 Marine
aluminum hull |
| Two Piece hull riveted on keel. Stretch
Formed and heat treated. |
One Piece folded hull with multiple seams
covered with sealer. |
| 1/2" Eathafoam liner |
3/8" Eathafoam liner |
40% Thicker, Larger Sponsons
for superior stability/floatation |
Smaller sponsons |
Q. What is the difference between the SPORTSPAL by Meyers
and the Sportsman by MichiCraft?
A. Only the name, both canoes are identical. The Sportsman is private labeled for MichiCraft by Meyers Boat Co.
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