Sportspal Canoes
Wide Transom Model
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Stable For Hunting and Fishing |
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Great Family Canoe |
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| The Sportspal X-13 is more than a Canoe - It's Unique Style Gives
you the light weight of our Sportspal Canoes, plus a design like a
Boat. Shown powered by a 1-1/2 HP Outboard. |
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X-13 Sportspal Canoe
is 1928.00 + S&H |
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Scroll Down the Page for
Details , Available Options Pricing and Action Videos |
S&H = Shipping & Handling
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Model X-13 Wide Transom Canoe (shown with optional front gunwale seat)
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From
the Sportspal Frequently Asked Questions page
Q. Is the Sportspal really that
stable?
A. Yes, it is one of the most stable canoes that you can buy. Of course it must
also be used properly to achieve maximum stability. For instance -
overloading one end of the canoe will make it unbalanced and affect stability.
It is best to distribute the weight uniformly. For example, best stability
is achieved by having the sponsons evenly level with the water from front to
back - this may require putting some gear forward if you are in the boat alone
or with a lighter front passenger. Also, when swimmers or dogs climb into
the Sportspal, it is best for the passenger in the canoe to counterbalance the
boat by leaning in the opposite direction. Many of the testimonials
state that they stand up in the Sportspal -- this is not recommended for
safety reasons and
does not mean that you cannot fall out of the boat. Remember no boat is
totally unsinkable or untippable - Remember the Titanic. Using
common sense and good boating practice will add to the Sportspal's integral
stability.
| SPORTSPAL Canoes by Meyers are a premier sporting canoe.
Stretch formed out of hardened aircraft aluminum and lined with
Eathafoam (closed cell polyethylene) they won't sink, and the lining
makes the canoe very quiet. . Fully loaded and swamped with water,
your SPORTSPAL will continue to float. The SPORTSPAL is very stable.
Four color options including two camouflage. A wide flat
bottom coupled with the side eathafoam sponsons makes the Sportspal
the most stable canoe available. |
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Preinstalled Paddle Lock sockets allow you to use your paddles as oars, so
you can row your Sportspal Canoe. Adding Option CL-1 quickly converts your
paddles to an oar.
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Sportspal Wide Transom Canoes
| The Sportspal Canoe by Meyers was especially
designed for fishing and hunting. 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 or layout boats.
The Sportspal is designed to give year round use, adaptable to many
sports activities. |
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Sportspal Wide Transom Canoe Model |
| MODEL |
LENGTH |
BEAM
INSIDE |
BEAM
OUTSIDE |
TRANSOM* |
WEIGHT |
HULL |
CAPACITY |
HP |
| X-13 |
13'-0" |
38" |
44" |
28.5" Width |
72 LB |
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555 LB** |
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| *Transom Height is
15" - Suitable for Short Shaft Gas Outboards.
**Weight capacity is set by the US Coast Guard Relegations,
however when the USCG tested the Model X-13, they filled the canoe with
1500 lbs of weight before any water came into the boat over the gunwales
as a result of the test.
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Sportspal Model X-13 Canoe - Side View
with options: gunwale seats and Birchbark Yellow Color
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Sportspal Model X-13 Canoe - Top View
with options: gunwale seats and Birchbark Yellow Color
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Sportspal Model X-13 Canoe - Angle View
with options: gunwale seats and Birchbark Yellow Color |
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Sportspal Model X-13 Canoe - Top View
with options: Three gunwale seats and Birchbark Yellow Color
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The preinstalled paddle lock socket on the transom allows use of a sculling
paddle or steering paddle.
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Made
in the USA
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Sportspal Quality |
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The Sportspal by Meyers is
manufactured from Aircraft Grade Aluminum, which is then stretch-formed,
heat treated and hardened. The two piece hull is joined at
the keel. This makes the Sportspal by Meyers very durable.
The Sportspal by Meyers, Made in the USA, should not be confused
with another canoe manufactured in Canada, whose hull is composed of
thinner (0.022), softer (marine grade) aluminum. The Sponsons and
Liner on the Sportspal by Meyers are also larger and thicker than the
Canadian model.
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The Wide Transom is reinforced and has heavy duty corner castings. Note
the Paddle Lock socket installed on the transom to allow you to scull or steer
with a paddle, when you add the CL-1 option which clamps onto the paddle to
convert it to an oar. |
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Sportspal Model X-13 has an extra-wide transom
(shown with optional front gunwale seat) |
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Current Sportspal Logo
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Note:
Sportspal Logos on canoes are Black
White Logos in photos are for clarity only |
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Sportspal X-13 in Red color option with standard
rear gunwale seat and optional optional front and center gunwale
seats. Total three gunwale seats. |
PRICES
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X-13 Sportspal Canoe
is 1928.00 + S&H |
S&H = Shipping & Handling
| Above Sportspal Canoe prices
include the following: |
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*FREE Gunwale Seats Upgrade replaces the
standard Eathafoam Seats
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Popular
Options
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| CL-1 |
Paddle Locks (converts paddle to an oar) * |
39.95 pair |
| GW-RO |
Front Gunwale Seat substituted for front eathafoam
seat # |
19.95 |
| GW-CS |
Center Gunwale Seat ( third seat) |
89.95 |
| ES-1 |
Extra Eathafoam seat for center use ( third seat) |
49.95 |
| DS-1 |
DS- 1 Drop In Center
Seat |
139.00 |
| OD-1 |
Olive Drab Hull Color (standard unless specified) |
No Cost |
| BB-1 |
Birchbark Yellow Hull Color |
No Cost |
| RD-1 |
Red Hull Color |
No Cost |
| FG-1 |
Forest Green Hull Color |
No Cost |
| LV-3 |
Class III Deluxe Life Vest |
49.95 |
| CSB-1 |
CSB-1 Strap On Seat
for Back Support |
49.95 |
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* at least one Eathafoam seat is needed for rowing with
CL-1 Paddle Locks option, or you may add option GW-CS Center
Gunwale Seat , however, specify when ordering that you wish the GW-CS installed
for the rowing position
# when you choose this upgrade option, the standard
eathafoam seats are deleted and the front and rear gunwale seats are installed
in place of them.+
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Sportspal Canoe Seat Options
There are Two Types of Seat Options Available for
the Sportspal Canoe |
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| Eathafoam Seats Stow in Bulkhead when not in
use. These are loose seats that sit anywhere in the bottom
of the canoe. They provide maximum stability due to their
low center of gravity. Their low profile makes them a
favorite of hunters. |
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Gunwale Seats are aluminum with an eathafoam
pad on top. These are bench style, suspended seats.
You sit high up in the canoe with a gunwale seat. Most
fishermen prefer to sit higher, so they choose these style seats. |
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Eathafoam Seat with back against
thwart. Sitting on bottom gives
maximum stability |
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Eathafoam Seat in Rowing Position.
Low profile is favored by hunters |
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Gunwale Seats are Optional bolted in
Bench
Seats |
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Gunwale Seats let you sit higher -
The Fisherman's Choice |
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Center Gunwale Seat Options |
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This Strap On Seat Option allows you to add back
support while you canoe. It can also be used as a Camping Chair or
a Stadium Seat. It only fits atop the Gunwale Seat Option. |
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Optional CSB-1
Installs Easily |
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CSB-1
Straps on to
any open Gunwale Seat
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OD-1
Olive Drab
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BB-1
Birchbark Yellow
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RD-1
Red
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FG-1
Forest Green
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Wing Nuts make mounting easy |
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CL-1 Option quickly converts any paddle to an oar
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Class III Life Vests are available in the
following size:
Adult - 90 lbs and over
Typical representations only. Actual
specifications and colors may vary. Photos are examples only of a
Type III PFD Life Vest. |
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