It’s finally that time of the year in the Midwest where the snow is melting, the rivers are running, the temps are raising, and the lakes are opening. Excitement is in the air as we dust off our water sports equipment and gear and prepare for new adventures ahead.

With the eagerness growing, it’s crucial and downright important to continue to keep safety as top priority for all upcoming explorations. That is why we have taken the time to highlight the absolute importance of investing in stabilizers for your canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards this year. 

In 1985, Spring Creek Manufacturing broke the mold and began manufacturing the ultimate, highest quality, and Made in the USA outdoor water sports gear. The company based in Northern, Minnesota is the leader in outdoor paddle sports equipment and is the original manufacturer of stabilizers in the USA – yes, the original. For nearly 40 years, the Made in America company has expanded its line of complete stabilizer packages for canoes, kayaks, Jon boats, and SUPs – all conveniently available at Duluth Pack.

Like Duluth Pack, not only are all of the products Made in the USA, but they are built to be used in all conditions all season long. Crafted with the best anodized aluminum, the stabilizers are completely rust-proof – the supreme choice for both freshwater and saltwater use. In addition, the stabilizers are lightweight, but incredibly heavy duty. 

So why should you consider stabilizers? The answer is simple – safety. Mother Nature is unpredictable and that is a fact. Whether a beginner, intermediate, or expert, we still have little to no power against the conditions if they were to go downhill. With the surge of children and all ages getting involved in outdoor activities, stabilizers bring a piece of mind. Never compromise your safety, period. Nearly tip proof, stabilizers glide over the water with ease. 

Stabilizers have become such an importance piece of equipment, they are used and recommended among yoga enthusiasts (we recommend trying on a SUP!), bird hunters, leisure paddlers, and fishermen and women. They are trusted to bring little to no movement in the vessel, while paddling with a moving pet, young children, and standing up to cast a fishing line. 

Below, we explain in depth the descriptions of what you can expect from each stabilizer and what makes them the ultimate choice. Secondly, understanding the difference of paddling with stabilizers and the safety and security they bring to each trip. Thousands of happy customers, generations trusted, and multiple 5-star ratings cannot be wrong. 

HD Canoe Stabilizer Floats Complete Package

Spring Creek Manufacturing’s Canoe Stabilizer Float Packages are the safety and comfort you are looking for while in a canoe on the water. Made from durable, lightweight Polyethylene plastic, the stabilizer floats are designed to be easy to use, universal, and keep your canoe stable and upright. The Floats are width adjustable/extendable up to 20″ in each direction, you’ll get the width that you need, and you’ll be pleased with the ease of use and simple design that all comes together to make the BEST Canoe Stabilizer on the market.

Each stabilizer float weighs 4lbs. The Stabilizer Floats measure 37″ long from tip to tip. The Universal Receiver weighs between 7 and 8.5lbs depending on the size you purchase (30″ – 45″).

The Spring Creek Canoe Stabilizer Package comes with a Universal Receiver (of your size choosing), 2 Canoe Stabilizer Floats (of your color choosing), 2 Telescoping Float Arms, and a set of Gunwale Clamps.

• Hydrodynamic Float Design for minimal drag through the water and excellent stability.
• Easily adjust float height with locking cam lever arms.
• Adjust float width with extendable float arms.
• Float Color options: Gray, Red and Yellow.
• Highest Quality Canoe Stabilizer on the market.

Universal Receiver Sizing

The Universal Receiver is made in different lengths to fit most canoes and kayaks. Standard Universal Receiver sizes are 30″, 36″, 40″ and 45″. To size your canoe for a Universal Receiver, first, measure your canoe at it’s widest point. Measuring the widest point gives you the option to place the Universal Receiver anywhere on your canoe that is comfortable. Most canoe gunwales have inside lips for clamping, meaning your clamps will be on the inside of the canoe. However, some canoe gunwales have outside lips, and in this case your clamps will clamp to the outside of your canoe. If this is your circumstance, please go up one Universal Receiver size when ordering.

HD Kayak Stabilizer Floats Complete Package

Spring Creek Manufacturing’s Kayak Stabilizer Float Packages are the safety and comfort you are looking for while on the water. Made from durable, lightweight Polyethylene plastic, these floats are designed to be easy to use, universal, and keep your kayak stable and upright. Extendible up to 20″ in each direction, you’ll get the width that you need, and you’ll be pleased with the ease of use and simple design that all comes together to make the best canoe/kayak stabilizer on the market.
The floats weigh 4lbs each. The Floats measure 37″ long from tip to tip. The Universal Receiver weighs between 7 and 8.5lbs depending on the size.
Each Kayak Stabilizer Package comes with 1 Universal Receiver, 2 Stabilizer Floats, 2 Telescoping Arms, and set of Kayak Adapters.

• Hydrodynamic Design for minimal drag through the water and excellent stability.
• Easily adjustable with locking cam lever arms.
• Color options: Gray, Red and Yellow.

HD Jon Boat Stabilizer Float Package

Spring Creek Manufacturing’s float stabilizer packages are the safety and comfort you are looking for while on the water. Made from durable, lightweight Polyethylene plastic, these floats are designed to be easy to use, universal, and keep your canoe stable and upright. Extendible up to 20″ in each direction, you’ll get the width that you need, and you’ll be pleased with the ease of use and simple design that all comes together to make the best Jon Boat stabilizer on the market.

The floats weigh 4lbs each. The Floats measure 37″ long from tip to tip. The Universal Receiver weighs between 9 and 10.5lbs depending on the size.
Each Jon Boat Stabilizer Package comes with 1 Universal Receiver, 2 Stabilizer Floats, 2 Telescoping Arms, 1 set of Clamps and 1 set of bolt-on gunwale adapters.

• Hydrodynamic Design for minimal drag through the water and excellent stability.
• Easily adjustable with locking cam lever arms.
• Color options: Gray, Red and Yellow.

Universal Receiver Sizing
The Universal Receiver is made in different lengths to fit a variety of smaller Jon Boats with a maximum beam width of 60″. Sizes are 50″, 55″, and 60″. To size your Jon Boat for a Universal Receiver, first, measure your boat at it’s widest point from outside to outside of the gunwales. Measuring at the widest point gives you the option to place the Universal Receiver anywhere on your boat that is comfortable.

*Many* Jon Boat gunwales are round. Clamps should securely clamp into place, but under circumstances that they do not fasten securely we include bolt-on gunwale adapters for these applications. Simply mount the gunwale adapters to the interior of the boat gunwales at the location you want to mount your stabilizers. This creates an aggressive lip for the clamps to mount to. In cases where your Jon Boat does not have any gunwales our bolt-on gunwale adapters will need to be used.

Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Stabilizer Float Package

Spring Creek Manufacturing’s Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Stabilizer Float Package is just the safety and comfort you are looking for out on the water. Whether you are a first time SUP Paddler, or just looking for that extra stabilization to keep you dry, then we have just what you’re looking for. The Suction Cupped 36” Slotted Universal Receiver lays across your Board, and our strap system tightens the suction cups against your board.

SUP Stabilizer is equipped with telescoping float arms extendible up to 20″ giving you the width that you need. You’ll be pleased with the ease of use and simple design that all comes together to make the best stabilizer on the market.

Each SUP Stabilizer Package comes with 1 Slotted Universal Receiver, 2 Stabilizer Floats, 2 Telescoping Arms, 2 Suction Cup Bases, and Necessary Straps

• Hydrodynamic Design for minimal drag through the water and excellent stability.
• Easily adjustable with locking cam lever arms.
• The Floats measure 37″ long from tip to tip.
• Color options: Gray, Red and Yellow.

Complete your collection and keep and carry all of your Stabilizer Package components safely and easily by adding the Stabilizer Carrying Bag. This ensure multiple years of use. 

 All of the stabilizers are available with an interest-free payment program, when you purchase online at DuluthPack.com. Breaking your payments into bite sized installments, getting you on the water sooner without hassle. Need an extra float? No worries, those are also available. As always, Duluth Pack has your back. We can’t wait to see you on the water this season!

Happy Adventuring, friends!

Disclaimer: Stabilizers are NOT a Personal Flotation Device. ALWAYS wear a U.S. Coast Guard Approved Type III (PFD) Vest while operating.