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Is there a perfect duck boat? Width, motor, long tail, short tail?
Posted on 11/20/13 at 10:13 am
Posted on 11/20/13 at 10:13 am
I'm planning on buying a new duck hunting boat after graduation in May and would like the OB's advice. Here is a DU article on the perfect duck boat. LINK I want a boat versatile enough to hunt timber and the marsh/delta. Advice?
This post was edited on 11/20/13 at 10:44 am
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Posted on 11/20/13 at 10:15 am to whackinandstackin
hope you've got daddy's money
Posted on 11/20/13 at 10:16 am to jimbeam
pirogue
Posted on 11/20/13 at 10:16 am to whackinandstackin
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I want a boat versatile enough to hunt timber and the marsh/delta.
Then no, there is not the perfect duck boat. "Jack of all trades, master of none"
Posted on 11/20/13 at 10:18 am to jimbeam
No, I don't. I do have a job lined up though.
Posted on 11/20/13 at 10:18 am to whackinandstackin
i'm going to have an 18' aluminum boat built (someone i know for $2500 inc trailer) with an extended transom so the back floats higher and i will be able to interchange a tiller handle outboard, long tail, and surface drive (frogs, fishing, and ducks)
Posted on 11/20/13 at 10:19 am to wickowick
Wick, if I focus on the marsh/delta what do you recommend?
Posted on 11/20/13 at 10:20 am to AboveGroundPool
quote:I feel like this is the key, but I don't have that kind of money, yet.
interchange a tiller handle outboard, long tail, and surface drive
Posted on 11/20/13 at 10:22 am to whackinandstackin
quote:
I feel like this is the key, but I don't have that kind of money, yet.
it really is the way to go, i'm not going to have everything at once, i'm likely going to find a used outboard and go from there, i would def try to find someone to build a boat for you to your specs, it is cheaper and they can build it the way you want it
Posted on 11/20/13 at 10:22 am to jimbeam
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hope you've got daddy's money
Yeah because new grads cant afford to get a duckboat.
To answer the question, to hunt all terain, you will need something with a surface drive. You will need it to be narrow enough to navigate trees, but wide enough for stability. There is also a good thread on here on how to build your own blind.
Posted on 11/20/13 at 10:23 am to Whiskey Richard
quote:just saying. I'm graduating in the spring and I don't think i'd want to shell out what I have for the -perfect- duck boat
Yeah because new grads cant afford to get a duckboat.
Posted on 11/20/13 at 10:24 am to whackinandstackin
Posted on 11/20/13 at 10:26 am to LSUnowhas2
Since everyone seems concerned with my finances.. I'm planning on selling the two boats I already own and consolidating to one boat that will work for most situations.
Posted on 11/20/13 at 10:30 am to whackinandstackin
I dont think anyone is wondering about your finances. I think jimbeam doesnt understand, you can finance a duck boat and come out with a couple hundred buck month a note if you wanted to.
And ifyou are single, you had better go ahead and get said boat now.
And ifyou are single, you had better go ahead and get said boat now.
Posted on 11/20/13 at 10:32 am to NicoBlues
Exactly! I am single. So, I want to go ahead and do it while I can.
Posted on 11/20/13 at 10:40 am to whackinandstackin
If it works for you, it's the perfect boat
Posted on 11/20/13 at 10:51 am to PapaPogey
so you think extending the transom will make it float higher? 
Posted on 11/20/13 at 10:52 am to whackinandstackin
The boat in that link is pretty sweet
Posted on 11/20/13 at 10:52 am to whackinandstackin
I'm curious: what are the primary pros/cons of a longtail over a mud motor?
Posted on 11/20/13 at 10:57 am to NicoBlues
I'm sure he understands that, but why would you want to take on another note right out of college? this is assuming he will have to pay for a car, living, etc.
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