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Clamp-on Canoe Stabilizer WITH EXCLUSIVE SQUARE POST

 Fits All Canoes! Square Post is Superior!

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 Buy 36-in Stabilizer  or  40-in.  or  46-in. or  ??

Buy the"??" option if you want us to get in touch to determine the best length for you, or if you just need time to measure.

  • Questions?  Email Jim@SailboatsToGo.com or call 1-978-263-7598. 

  • Square Post is Best - Click Here for Why!

  •  Shipping is $40 in lower 48 states.  But we ship worldwide.

  • Order by clicking a crossbar length.  Look further down for guidance on choosing length.

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

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Stabilizer orders generally are shipped within 1 business day!  You will receive TWO shipments: (a) floats (b) hardware
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Hydrodynamic Canoe stabilizer, with Square post.

Hydrodynamic canoe stabilizer with our exclusive square post vertical tube so floats are always perfectly aligned and vertical adjustment is a one-hand, no-strain knob to lock and unlock. 

The crossbar is the wide center section that clamps to the canoe.  The retractable float arms slide into each end of the crossbar, extending the total assembly by about 2 feet on each side.  So the span between floats is about 4 feet plus the length of the crossbar -- 7 feet total or more!

Choose your crossbar length as follows: It needs to be long enough to span your canoe at the point of installation. For Coleman, Pelican and other outside-lip canoes, crossbar needs to overhang at least 2" on each side so add 4" to canoe width and round up in such cases. 

There is no harm in choosing a length that is longer than the minimum.  So do the math and round up; or even jump up all the way to 46".  The longest crossbar could be used on the narrowest canoe.

Custom lengths are possible. -- $20 more plus any additional UPS charges if you choose a length over 46".

Shipment to foreign countries, Canada, Hawaii and Alaska, please also add appropriate shipping item to your purchase (see item 8915, item 8917).  Or, order without doing anything special and we will add the additional shipping manually in a separate charge later.

To Order:  Click a crossbar length:  36-in  or  40-in.  or  46-in. or  ??* 

*The "??" option is for people who want us to help them determine the crossbar length and for custom lengths.

 

Questions:  Jim@SailboatsToGo.com or 1-978-263-7598

 

How to determine proper crossbar length

 

  1. Measure the outside width of your canoe where you would like to mount the floats.  Round up to a standard length (36", 40", 45")
  2. If the "lip" of the gunwhale is on the outside of the canoe, add 4" to the overall width, as the gunwhale clamps will need to mount on the outboard side of the crossbar.
  3. Round up to the next standard length.  Or, you can even go longer -- the longest crossbar would work on even the narrowest canoe because the clamps slide anywhere along the corssbar to align with the gunwales.
  4. Custom length crossbars are available at additional cost.   Email Jim@SailboatsToGo.com or call 1-978-263-7598

 

If you choose a crossbar that is long enough to span the widest part of yout canoe then you can put it anywhere on the canoe.   However, the most convenient place to have it is usually near the middle if you are paddling, so it won't interfere with the stroke of either paddler.  If you are motoring, that might not be a consideration. You might put it toward the rear.  On our canoe sail kits, the floats are up front.    

Important safety consideration:   For best stability and to maximize the effectiveness of the stabilizers, you should have reasonably balanced weight distribution between bow and stern.  If there is no weight in the bow, and the stabilizers are at the bow, the effectiveness of the stabilizers will be greatly reduced.   Even just 40 lbs of ballast (water jugs, rocks, sand bags) will help a lot.   (Do not tie-in ballast.  You want it to dump if you go over.)   

Safety

Stabilizers greatly enhance your safety but there is always risk of injury or death when you are on the water.   Please learn the rules of safe boating to reduce your risk.   

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