Title: | The Hunting Notesfile |
Notice: | Registry #7, For Sale #15, Success #270 |
Moderator: | SALEM::PAPPALARDO |
Created: | Wed Sep 02 1987 |
Last Modified: | Tue Jun 03 1997 |
Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
Number of topics: | 1561 |
Total number of notes: | 17784 |
O.K. you guys. I've determined that my "winter project" this year is going to be to build a duck boat (no, it's not a variation of the swan boats seen on Boston Common). What do you guys think the requiremnets are for a good boat for 86ing Donald and his buddies? Below are some of the requirements that I've come up with. 1. Hold two men, dog, and gear 2. Minimum draft (6" or less) 3. Easily trailorable 4. Low profile 5. sea worthy and stable 6. easy to grass 7. semi inexpensive (ha ha ha ha ha!) Any one out there got any good ideas on wha else I should be considuring before I build this thing? Jeff
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68.1 | TSE::LEFEBVRE | Let's eat sushi and not pay | Wed Oct 28 1987 14:20 | 4 | |
Yeah, I have a suggestion...Let me be the "other" person it will be built for :*). Mark. | |||||
68.2 | I have some plans here at work if your interested | CAD::BROPHY | Wed Oct 28 1987 14:59 | 10 | |
Jeff, My Buddy built a beautiful duck boat a couple of years ago which will easily handle 2 guys/decoys/gear or 1 guy/dog/gear. I have a copy of it here in my office, if you send me your mail stop I'll be glad to make you a copy of the plans for you to take a look at. We have had a lot of fun in his boat. so if you want them give me a shout. Mike dtn 225-4927 or CAD::BROPHY | |||||
68.3 | source for boat plans | SMURF::JUCH | Wed Oct 28 1987 19:40 | 8 | |
Try OLD GUIDE in Framingham, MA for plans. Ph 617 872 0231. Ask to talk with either Bob or Alec. Mention my name, if you wish. They have an extensive catalog for the waterfowler and upland hunter. Bill Juch | |||||
68.4 | Duck Boat | NEBVAX::PAPPALARDO | Fri Nov 20 1987 15:41 | 18 | |
write to: Arthur Armstrong Inc. p.o. box 1077,dept. hm kernersville,n.c. 27285-1077 Arthur Armstrong inc. builders of fiberglass duck gunning boats,also offers its plans to waterfowlers who want to build their own boats.in addition,the company sells kits containing pre-cut and ready to assemble materials for its three boat line.the three are led by the broadbill,a big water,V bottom duckboat that draws only 5 inches and can handle a 20-hp engine.the 14 foot broadbill sells for $1895.the widgeon($1395) at two feet shorter,is designed for a 7.5 hp or smaller outboard.both models come with lockable fiberglass covers.the sneaker is a lightweight,low profile boat recommended for calm water or the marsh.it sells for $795. good luck, Rick |