From it’s origins in 1947, the light weight Sportsmen’s Canoe has gone on to be used around the world by thousands of enthusiasts. Originally built in 12’ and 14’ Pointed models in two colours, there are now 8 models with five colour options.
WHY MARINE ALUMINUM?
LIGHTWEIGHT
Whether powered by paddle, motor or wind, aluminum’s light
weight means more GO with less PUSH. Canoes are easy to
carry and handle better on car tops, towing, launching and
recovery. A wide hull design, with added foam side sponsons,
makes the Sportspal one of the most stable canoes on the
water for the whole family.
DURABLE
High tensile strengths and stiffness means excellent hull
integrity, long lasting durability, and high strength-to-weight
ratio.
IMPACT RESISTANCE
Elasticity of the metal due to it’s 2.5% magnesium content
reduces chance of puncturing. Underwater objects frequently
will only dent rather than rupture the hull.
ALUMINUM
5052 marine aluminum will not embrittle, delaminate, peel,
waterlog, check, rot, shrink or swell. It assures uniform
thickness of hull sections. Unlike most metal canoes, it’s a
quiet one too! It is completely lined with foam that effectively
muffles all foot banging and tackle box sounds.
LIGHTWEIGHT
Whether powered by paddle, motor or wind, aluminum’s light
weight means more GO with less PUSH. Canoes are easy to
carry and handle better on car tops, towing, launching and
recovery. A wide hull design, with added foam side sponsons,
makes the Sportspal one of the most stable canoes on the
water for the whole family.
DURABLE
High tensile strengths and stiffness means excellent hull
integrity, long lasting durability, and high strength-to-weight
ratio.
IMPACT RESISTANCE
Elasticity of the metal due to it’s 2.5% magnesium content
reduces chance of puncturing. Underwater objects frequently
will only dent rather than rupture the hull.
ALUMINUM
5052 marine aluminum will not embrittle, delaminate, peel,
waterlog, check, rot, shrink or swell. It assures uniform
thickness of hull sections. Unlike most metal canoes, it’s a
quiet one too! It is completely lined with foam that effectively
muffles all foot banging and tackle box sounds.