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project duck boat
Posted on 5/18/11 at 7:08 pm
Posted on 5/18/11 at 7:08 pm
Just got into duck hunting last season and decided I need to invest in a boat. I know everybody is going with surface drives but since I'm still in college that's out of the question. I'm hoping to pick up a used long tail by the end of the summer. I'm thinking I can get a flat relatively cheap and rig/paint it up myself.
What type of boat should I be looking for(stay away from rivots?)? 14x48 too short? I figured the OB is the best place to find out. All info is appreciated.
What type of boat should I be looking for(stay away from rivots?)? 14x48 too short? I figured the OB is the best place to find out. All info is appreciated.
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Posted on 5/18/11 at 7:20 pm to rustyjohnson
Thats the smallest I'd go.
Look for a 16-18' by 50+" wide
Look for a 16-18' by 50+" wide
Posted on 5/18/11 at 8:27 pm to rustyjohnson
Kinda depends on where your hunting and in the summer are you going to put it through hell finding the most random spots in the bayou.
Posted on 5/18/11 at 8:51 pm to flynz08
Not planning on anything too extreme. Usually hunt manchac wma so just need something to run shallow, not tight timber.
Posted on 5/18/11 at 10:11 pm to rustyjohnson
Do you plan on hunting from the boat and blinding it up?
14' will be tight for two people a dog and gear, but it can be done. Remember the long tails have a long handle too
I'd go a little bigger if you don't plan on going solo or swimming for your own birds any time in the near future
shite you'll have to fit into about 8-10 ft of floor space (after bow & motor room):
You
Buddy
Dog
Shell buckets/Seats
Shell bags
Ice chest
Dekes
Robos
Gas tank
Grass mats
Other Blind parts
Shotguns
Judge
Push pole/paddle
(something else obvious that someone will point out)
Most of that stuff doesn't come out during the hunt. So do you want to be comfortable while shooting?
14' will be tight for two people a dog and gear, but it can be done. Remember the long tails have a long handle too
I'd go a little bigger if you don't plan on going solo or swimming for your own birds any time in the near future
shite you'll have to fit into about 8-10 ft of floor space (after bow & motor room):
You
Buddy
Dog
Shell buckets/Seats
Shell bags
Ice chest
Dekes
Robos
Gas tank
Grass mats
Other Blind parts
Shotguns
Judge
Push pole/paddle
(something else obvious that someone will point out)
Most of that stuff doesn't come out during the hunt. So do you want to be comfortable while shooting?
Posted on 5/18/11 at 10:13 pm to rustyjohnson
I need to get a job doing what ever your doing. I work my arse off and take a full work load of classes. Buying a boat, having extra time and money to hunt isn't even an option for me. If I can't get in some hunts over Christmas break im S.O.L.
Seriously, how do you do it?
Eta: thought you said you were a student. My bad. I guess I read too much into it.
Seriously, how do you do it?
Eta: thought you said you were a student. My bad. I guess I read too much into it.
This post was edited on 5/18/11 at 10:16 pm
Posted on 5/18/11 at 10:15 pm to xenon16
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Judge
Posted on 5/18/11 at 10:29 pm to GetMoney11
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Seriously, how do you do it?
I am a student, graduating in electrical engineering in December
!! Can't wait. To be honest I've hunted less than 20x the last 4 years and only get to hunt over the break too. I'm trying to keep this project as cheap as possible, and am trying to find an old boat in somebody's yard they want to get rid of. I'm only anticipating the engine being a major expense and I'm waiting until the boat is finished to buy one.
Posted on 5/18/11 at 10:33 pm to xenon16
quote:
Do you plan on hunting from the boat and blinding it up?
going to try and make a blind for it. Found some decent plans online that I think I can handle. I know it won't be as nice but I think it will be functional.
Thanks for the other info. I knew I could get some solid advice from ya'll.
Posted on 5/18/11 at 10:36 pm to rustyjohnson
I find boats to be totally situational...that is, sometimes you need a big one, sometimes you need a small one....just totally depends on the exact spot and condtions that day....
buy whatever you can find/afford...you'll trade and upgrade a number of times before you get to the point of dropping some cash on a new one...
Posted on 5/19/11 at 7:23 am to rustyjohnson
14 foot Allweld with a 23 longtail is perfect for 2 people. We hunted out of them for years before we got a couple of "fancy" surface drive rigs.
I still take the longtail if i'm by myself or going get in some nasty shallow shite.
I still take the longtail if i'm by myself or going get in some nasty shallow shite.
Posted on 5/19/11 at 7:51 am to rustyjohnson
Google scissor blind for additional plans. I've built several boat blinds over the years and the scissor is the most functional.
Posted on 5/19/11 at 9:03 am to speckledtrout
I hunted out of a 15'42" for years. Could hunt three people but it was very tight. It can be done no problem. Hope you find what you need.
Posted on 5/19/11 at 9:08 am to rustyjohnson
quote:
What type of boat should I be looking for(stay away from rivots?)? 14x48 too short? I figured the OB is the best place to find out. All info is appreciated.
I'm not an expert, but what about a pirogue and some waders? Minimal maintenance and upfront costs, especially for a college student.
Posted on 5/19/11 at 10:38 am to rustyjohnson
Make sure it can be used for fishing too. If you are tight for money, might as well make the investment pay-off all year long, not just for hunting.
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