My Deer Hunting Canoe
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My Deer Hunting Canoe
I have a canoe for deer and duck hunting... have not gone the kayak route. Anyone else using a canoe? I have had mine for many years and it is very handy. The entire interior is foam lined and very quiet. The foam sponsons on the side make it very stable- I can stand up and rock my weight back and forth from my right leg to my left... dance if you will... and this thing only makes ripples in the water. With a seven hundred pound capacity and a 5 HP engine rating, this canoe has been handy for me many times. I can haul a buck, bow, stand, clothing and all gear... along with me... with ease. I can grab a crossbar with one arm and portage this canoe with ease. The ethafoam won't let the canoe sink, even when full of water. It works for me, anyway.
Here are the stats on my canoe:
Weight 67 lbs.
Centerline Length 15'3"
Beam 38"/44"
Depth -
Transom Width 13"
Transom Height 15"
Persons 5
Max. Capacity 705 lbs.
Max. Horsepower 5
Hull Thickness 0.032
Number of Ribs 29
Stern Type Square
Sportspal Canoes
Sportspal Canoes are manufactured from Aircraft Grade Aluminum, which is then stretch-formed, heat treated and hardened. Lined with ethafoam (closed cell polyethylene) so they won't sink even if fully loaded with water. The two piece hull is joined at the keel, making Sportspal canoes very durable.
Unusual stability and safety make these fine canoes excellent for family recreation or premier sporting. The special lining makes these canoes very quiet. A duck hunters gun's 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. The Sportspal is designed to give year round use, adaptable to many sports activities. A wide flat bottom coupled with the side ethafoam sponsons makes Sportspal canoes the most stable canoes available.
Sportspal canoes are made in the USA, and should not be confused with another canoe manufactured in Canada, whose hull is composed of thinner (0.022), softer (marine grade) aluminum.
http://www.meyersboat.com/#/sportspal/
Here are the stats on my canoe:
Weight 67 lbs.
Centerline Length 15'3"
Beam 38"/44"
Depth -
Transom Width 13"
Transom Height 15"
Persons 5
Max. Capacity 705 lbs.
Max. Horsepower 5
Hull Thickness 0.032
Number of Ribs 29
Stern Type Square
Sportspal Canoes
Sportspal Canoes are manufactured from Aircraft Grade Aluminum, which is then stretch-formed, heat treated and hardened. Lined with ethafoam (closed cell polyethylene) so they won't sink even if fully loaded with water. The two piece hull is joined at the keel, making Sportspal canoes very durable.
Unusual stability and safety make these fine canoes excellent for family recreation or premier sporting. The special lining makes these canoes very quiet. A duck hunters gun's 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. The Sportspal is designed to give year round use, adaptable to many sports activities. A wide flat bottom coupled with the side ethafoam sponsons makes Sportspal canoes the most stable canoes available.
Sportspal canoes are made in the USA, and should not be confused with another canoe manufactured in Canada, whose hull is composed of thinner (0.022), softer (marine grade) aluminum.
http://www.meyersboat.com/#/sportspal/
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Re: My Deer Hunting Canoe
nice looking canoe.
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Perfect!
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awesome. I wont show a pic of mine here, I cant top that
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That is SWEET!
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I was actually looking at a scanoe, which like yours can handle a motor. For long hauls you can fire up the motor and rip, kill the motor and cover the last bit in stealth mode. Plus like you said, can carry a decent amount of weight/gear. Only downfall over a zodiak I can see is the canoe isnt as portable.
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Thats sweet!
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That's the same kind that I have, except I have the 12' version.... weighs something like 45lbs so the weight capacity of mine is slightly less (500lbs I believe) and it can only handle a 2hp motor. but I got an incredible deal on mine so I thought I'd try it and if I want something bigger in the future, I'll just trade up. I've taken it out fishing a few times and absolutely love it.
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I have an old beater canoe that I love, square back so I could put a motor on if needed but for now I just paddle everywhere I need to go. Its a bit heavy, probably close to 100lbs but it was dirt cheap and like you said I can carry all my gear, a deer, and even an extra set of hands if I need help dragging. I will take some pics when I pull it out this fall, hopefully with buck loaded up.
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That is the ultimate rig! BUT EXPENSIVE!!!
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I have wanted one of those for a very long time, but didn't want to spend the money. I'm not getting any younger, maybe I should sell some stuff and just buy one. I was to dang cheap when I was younger. I think those are the perfect hunting canoe. I really like how they keep the same beem width on all the models, even down to the 11' model. I think the S13 might be a little better size to get through tight quarters?
They are definitely an awesome canoe. Do you have a motor for it?
They are definitely an awesome canoe. Do you have a motor for it?
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Nice rig Scott!
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Sweet.
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