BFSC Kevin Posted March 22, 2010 Report Posted March 22, 2010 :D 12 ft transom sportspal Brand new with warranty $760 ....better than the $850 used one on kijiji.....
irishfield Posted March 22, 2010 Report Posted March 22, 2010 (edited) Can't beat that Kevin!! Mind telling me where... as I may need some more for customers wanting canoe loaders on their airplanes. ..thanks for the PM Kevin.. Edited March 22, 2010 by irishfield
BFSC Kevin Posted March 22, 2010 Author Report Posted March 22, 2010 thanks and np wayne. nNw to find a motor for it. I was thinking of sticking a 4 or 5hp on it, since that could also double as my kicker on my 16fter. but the max rating on that sportspal is only 2hp...so I might get a 2hp and use that as a kicker. Don't want to get 2 motors.
scugpg Posted March 22, 2010 Report Posted March 22, 2010 Wow very nice! I'm interested to know where as well - really want one of these. Are they really tough to tip compared to say a prospector style canoe?
bushart Posted March 22, 2010 Report Posted March 22, 2010 Back trout lakes---Beware!! Should get good use of that one
Victor Posted March 22, 2010 Report Posted March 22, 2010 i JUST talked to you yesterday and I swear you weren't thinking of getting one of these.
tibbs Posted March 22, 2010 Report Posted March 22, 2010 Sounds like it was a great deal! Congrats on the new boat!
phiphntek Posted March 22, 2010 Report Posted March 22, 2010 (edited) Wow very nice! I'm interested to know where as well - really want one of these. Are they really tough to tip compared to say a prospector style canoe? My 16' Scott Prospector is very stable. Sportspal canoes have always had the built in (and around) closed cell foam floatation.Way more stable.Nice light boat especially with a small motor. Congrats on the new boat ! Edited March 22, 2010 by phiphntek
Mike the Pike Posted March 22, 2010 Report Posted March 22, 2010 (edited) thanks and np wayne. nNw to find a motor for it. I was thinking of sticking a 4 or 5hp on it, since that could also double as my kicker on my 16fter. but the max rating on that sportspal is only 2hp...so I might get a 2hp and use that as a kicker. Don't want to get 2 motors. Kevin I use a 2hp Honda long shaft for my kicker on my 16ft Lund it does a fine job for trolling.I also plan On getting a sportspal and I will use the long shaft I will just have to be careful in the shallows. Nice score with the canoe. MTP Edited March 22, 2010 by Mike the Pike
BFSC Kevin Posted March 22, 2010 Author Report Posted March 22, 2010 (edited) Victor - When they told me the price, I drove over to check it out and boat it right away O.o pretty decent price! MTP - I checked around a tiny bit, I can buy a brand new 4 stroke 2.5hp merc for $850+ tax or a 3.5hp merc for $995+tax(price matching BPS since they sold out already and I don't want to wait 2-3 weeks for them to ship more in) I'm leaning towards the 3.5hp merc. Weighs 40lbs, 12lbs-ish more than your honda. Edited March 22, 2010 by kevin
asdve23rveavwa Posted March 22, 2010 Report Posted March 22, 2010 Very nice...no better canoe to fish out of, IMO!! They are so stable, not quick, but, who cares if you are using it for what it is best at!!
irishfield Posted March 22, 2010 Report Posted March 22, 2010 Pretty stable Kevin.. Lloyd spend most of the time I had him on back lakes last September standing up and paddling IN THE BOW! Now about that motor.. I wouldn't be pushing the 2HP limit !!!!
BFSC Kevin Posted March 23, 2010 Author Report Posted March 23, 2010 Now about that motor.. I wouldn't be pushing the 2HP limit !!!! Too heavy? its about only 12 lbs more than a 2hp Too powerful? I won't be going WOT.. only to maneuver around and get to point B from shore Warranty doesn't cover? ummm.. yeah....
irishfield Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 Yes,, yes and yes! It's not the strongest boat in the world... all 16 thou or less of aluminum that makes it float!!
asdve23rveavwa Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 How about an electric trolling motor? Although then you have the battery to lug around. Never did anything but paddle mine.
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