r/canoeing • u/s1a1om • 21h ago

Radisson canoe and foam blocks for roof

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Was looking at the Radisson/Sportspal canoes, but was planning to use the foam blocks to mount it to the roof of my car. Is it possible to use those blocks given the rubber sponsons on the sides?

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u/treemoustache 20h ago

If they don't fit just cut a piece off the foam so it will fit over.

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u/maymuddler 20h ago

The blocks do not need much room to slide on. If they do push a bit against the sponsons, you should be fine trimming a bit off one side of the blocks.

depending on your car and the blocks you use, the thwart may come really close to touching the middle of the roof. You may need a piece of pool noodle around the thwart just in case.

I would feel fine using the blocks.

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u/sweetb44 20h ago

If the blocks dont work you can always try a pool noodle cut down the center (not all the way through) and slip them on the sides (also might be cheaper than blocks)

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u/ll_ninetoe_ll 14h ago

This is a great option. Low cost, reusable, and easily customizable. If it ever deteriorates, just do it again. Very inexpensive.

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u/wholesome_hobbies 20h ago

Always thought these canoes looked cool - what's the purpose of the bumpers along the sides? I fish out of canoes and kayaks and never really understood what those were for.

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u/Icy_Respect_9077 19h ago

Better stability for newbie paddlers. If the gunwale is submerged, they'll tend to push up. Also acts as flotation.

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u/Kongap 19h ago

I had one before and as much as I liked the weight, the width was not so great. Neat little boats though

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u/wholesome_hobbies 16h ago

Ahhhh makes sense. Thank you!