How To Build Your Own Canoe Stabilizer

INTRODUCTION

Canoe Stabilizer is a known system that helps stabilize water in the Canoe wherein helps reduce tipping over, they are mostly used by beginners or older paddlers. There are various types of Canoe Stabilizers that can be found in the market today such as inflatable, and the more advanced rigid frame systems that have a more complex system of poles and crossbars that keeps the Canoe stable enough. Since there are wide variations of Canoe Stabilizers that can be found in the open market today it is important to choose a Canoe Stabilizer that is according to the size and weight of your Canoe to ensure that it will be a perfect fit for the Canoe and it will not compromise your safety while paddling your Canoe. Before purchasing any Canoe Stabilizer do a little bit of research and read the different reviews to ensure that you are getting your money’s worth and that you are not comprising your safety.

HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN CANOE STABILIZER WITH TOOLS NEEDED

Being able to build your Canoe Stabilizer can be a unique, fun, and rewarding project because you can fully customize your Canoe Stabilizer according to your very own specifications and even personalize the external design to make it more unique and stand out above the rest.

HERE ARE THE STEPS AND MATERIALS NEEDED TO BUILD YOUR VERY OWN CANOE STABILIZER USING THE READILY AVAILABLE TOOLS THAT CAN BE FOUND INSIDE YOUR HOME.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

* (2) Two Strong and Durable PVC Pipes (The length may depend on the width of your Canoe).
* (2) Two Strong and Durable PVC elbow Joints
* (4) Four Strong and Durable PVC T-Joints
* (4) Four Strong and Durable PVC Caps
* (4) Four Strong and Durable PVC End Caps
* (2) Two Flotation Devices (Preferably Pool Noodles)
* Zip Ties and PVC Glues

Make sure that the materials you are using do not have any holes, or cracks to ensure that there are no water will be getting inside the PVC pipes and can handle the intense water.

TOOLS NEEDED:

* Hack Saw or PVC Pipe Cutter (Must be very Sharp and Durable) – this will be used to cut the PVC pipes with precision and provide clean cuts to the ends of the PVC pipes.
* Measuring Tape or Ruler – this will be used to measure the length and width of the PVC pipes to ensure exact measurements.
* Marker or Pen – this will be used to mark certain areas in the PVC pipes that should be cut by the hacksaw.

STEPS IN MAKING YOUR VERY OWN CANOE STABILIZER

STEP 1: Get the measuring tape and measure the width of your Canoe and try to determine the length of the PVC Pipes that you will need, then cut two pieces of PVC Pipes to your desired length while using the hacksaw or PVC cutter.

STEP 2: Attached a PVC elbow joint at the end of each PVC pipe.

STEP 3: Attached a PVC T-Joint to each end of the elbow joint.

STEP 4: Attached a PVC cap to each end of the T-joint.

STEP 5: Then cut the two pieces of pool noodles to be able to fit the length of each PVC pipe.

STEP 6: Attached each pool noodle to the PVC pipe by simply sliding it over to the pipe and carefully securing it with a Zip tie and PVC glue.

STEP 7: Attached the end cap to each end of the PVC pipe.

STEP 8: Repeat steps 2-7 for the second PVC pipe.

STEP 9: Then after repeating the steps for the second PVC pipe, place the stabilizer arms on either side of the Canoe, along with the pool noodles resting on the water.

STEP 10: Finally secure the stabilizer arms to your Canoe using the zip ties and for better security tie with an additional rope.

After following these certain steps you now have your very own Canoe Stabilizer that is custom-made and personalized according to your very own specifications. But be sure to never disregard any safety precautions since there are times that some PVC pipes that have been used might have certain damages that are not visible to the naked eye which is why it is best if you have certain doubts about some of the materials that have been laying around in your home, then just buy some of the materials from a reputable brand and trusted hardware store. Since there are counterfeit PVC pipes that have been circulating in the market, especially on online selling platforms this is the reason why certain individuals still prefer to purchase from official retail stores to avoid the hassle of buying substandard materials and jeopardizing their safety while paddling their canoes. Being able to completely make your very own Canoe stabilizers with your own set of hands, can be a feeling of great satisfaction and personal achievement because instead of just buying a Canoe stabilizer you opted out just to build your own because you simply want to challenge yourself and want to create that is something unique.

It might be a little bit troublesome since the cost can be a little bit higher than simply just buying a Canoe stabilizer, but it will all be worth it because you can personalize every single detail from the paint, design, and even the logo. This will make everything stand out and be more unique than a regular Canoe stabilizer. Overall despite the extra workload due to the making of your very own Canoe stabilizer, it will all going to be worth it because you choose to do something different wanted to express your creativity into something that is used every day. Plus you get to use some materials that are already found inside our homes making and who would have thought that using them would help create your very own Canoe stabilizer that is safe, efficient, and similar to what a real Canoe stabilizer can do while you are paddling in the water without thinking that it would break while being used.