Tool for installation of ribs on a Sportspal/Radisson canoe.

My answer to a common question about the special tool we use to install ribs in a Sportspal or Radisson canoe.

[@bradbishop-atfulldraw7491]

Awesome! Just what I was looking for! Thank you for making all of these videos.

[@davidwarnock5803]

Thank you very very much, I so appreciate you doing this. I am a retired machinist and I now see the detail of it all , just couldn't see the inside dia. of the tool in the other video. Again I thank you for what you have done. David age 68

[@fryscountrylifechannel4437]

You should sell those!

[@ralphmoises3555]

Good morning I recently purchased a 12 foot canoe looks similar to a sports pal but it’s a manaqua I marked the ribs and remove the liner to do a complete re-seal is there a starting point on installing the ribs from one end to the other or middle out and also what would the spacing be I marked all the ribs The marks don’t line up from side to side left to right could be up to 2 inches kick back on one side

[@GettenanyOutdoorsSportspal]

@ralphmoises3555 I would start at the thwart bars and space ribs 6" apart, split the difference at the center of the bar and work your way out to the ends. Good luck with the refurbishment

[@leavenotrace8890]

Hey buddy how are you? I have a question for you.... How can I remove the old Sportspal Decal from the Canoe without causing damage. The previous owner paint over it with Rust-Oleum Marine Coatings Topside Paint. I bought new Decals so I just don't know if is easier to place the new one over the old one or take the old one out. What are your thoughts?

[@GettenanyOutdoorsSportspal]

The old decals are tough to remove using a razor blade and a patient hand is the best option

[@leavenotrace8890]

@@GettenanyOutdoorsSportspal Yes I am doing that and is very hard is really stuck there... Thanks buddy