Rigging a kayak as a layout blind

Been working on a design for one, more of a hybrid kayak/gheenoe though

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You going to fashion some outriggers or something else for stability?

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Already have them. Probably won't need them though. I have a Jackson.

Why not a Tuggy?

Looking at doing the same thing for the rice fields we lease. Sometimes the pits aren't in the right place based on the wind and need the mobile option.

That

As far as rice fields, layout blinds with tubs is the way to go

Turn the yak over and sit on it?

I'm assuming it's brown/tan

Update on our blind building. A friend of mine made his. He made a PVC frame for his Native Ultimate 14 that has an up and a down position depending on whether you're hunting or moving. Zip-tied camo netting to the frame and then zip-tied bulk raffia to the netting. We will use camo spray paint to break up the raffia.
Frame upside down after painting:

Down position for paddling:

Up position for hunting:

Polar Pop and I will be making similar blinds for our yaks as well and I'll update when that occurs.

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Hoe hard will it be to get in and out and paddle (and storage)

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Storage will be a bear. It's a rigid frame so it needs some considerable storage space. Getting in and out shouldn't be much of an issue. Not sure on paddling, but I doubt it'll be too big of an issue. It also doesnt weigh much, which was another concern. About 10#: 8# of raffia and the pvc frame.

Looks good

That looks good.