Homemade Hybrid Duck Boat Build

[jmitch]

I'm building a 10 footer next spring. Dutch will get to go on a couple hunts towards the end of this season, but more as a spectator than anything, and i want them to be on land. I may bump it up to 12', but am planning on a 10' with pods.

Make sure you post a step by step pictorial as the build progresses. That way we can give you tips and advice that make you feel good about your work every step of the way.

We would love to give some advice to you.

Might be just me, but you seem kind of bitter about something.

[NuffDaddy]

I'm building a 10 footer next spring. Dutch will get to go on a couple hunts towards the end of this season, but more as a spectator than anything, and i want them to be on land. I may bump it up to 12', but am planning on a 10' with pods.

Make sure you post a step by step pictorial as the build progresses. That way we can give you tips and advice that make you feel good about your work every step of the way.

We would love to give some advice to you.

Might be just me, but you seem kind of bitter about something.

He's always bitter about something

[Redbeard]

Then I painted it with a khaki base coat, oversprayed some leaves and vegetation from the yard (and my kids' hands- if there's a problem, they'll always be behind me pushing ), and add the reeds by hand.

That is an excellent looking job. Well done and thanks for sharing.
I don't know if you are still active here on this forum but, may i ask what type of paint you used and if it is still holding up?

he's not very active. Good luck getting ahold of him

[The Duck Hammer]

Then I painted it with a khaki base coat, oversprayed some leaves and vegetation from the yard (and my kids' hands- if there's a problem, they'll always be behind me pushing ), and add the reeds by hand.

That is an excellent looking job. Well done and thanks for sharing.
I don't know if you are still active here on this forum but, may i ask what type of paint you used and if it is still holding up?

he's not very active. Good luck getting ahold of him

I've never even heard of him.

[ahmugz]

For the record, I didn't prime anything, just painted it.

lasted 3 Seans!! wow thats cool. May i ask if you used the Poly Resin that has "wax" in it or just the cheap lain jane stuff? Thanks

[assateague]

Nope, just the cheapest poly resin I could get (I think it was #435 from US Composites)

[assateague]

From my personal experience, if anybody tells you you have to use epoxy resin, I would be inclined to say they're full of crap.

[RickC]

Nope, just the cheapest poly resin I could get (I think it was #435 from US Composites)

Same stuff I used and mines been used going on 3 seasons.

Blessings,
Rick
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[RonE]

I'm building a 10 footer next spring. Dutch will get to go on a couple hunts towards the end of this season, but more as a spectator than anything, and i want them to be on land. I may bump it up to 12', but am planning on a 10' with pods.

Make sure you post a step by step pictorial as the build progresses. That way we can give you tips and advice that make you feel good about your work every step of the way.

We would love to give some advice to you.

Might be just me, but you seem kind of bitter about something.

He's always bitter about something

He filed a Hurt Feelings Report when he posted the building of his boat blind, then after everyone said they were sorry his feelers were hurt, he still didn't post a picture of the boat blind in it's final form.........Must have given it to the neighborhood kids to use for a lemonade stand or something.

[Feelin' Fowl]

Pretty sure he just posted that the boat isn't done yet...

[Ajverret]

how much would u sell me that bad boy for just the boat no motor

[assateague]

You can make one for about $250. It really is pretty simple.

[capt1972]

Have always loved that boat Assa, especially the hand painted reeds.

[Goldfish]

Honestly, my favorite part is his kids' hands "helping push"at the back.

sent from a phancy fone

[The Duck Hammer]

Honestly, my favorite part is his kids' hands "helping push"at the back.

sent from a phancy fone

X2

[assateague]

Here are some pics and measurements I promised somebody. If they don't make sense, let me know.

Height of the front rocker

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Inside at the bulkhead, off the floor of the boat.

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Length of the hood, from the front of the cockpit to the bow

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Length of the cockpit

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Back deck

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[assateague]

Transom

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At the widest point

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At the bottom

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Bottom sides

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Inside, where bulkhead meets the cockpit on the sides

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[assateague]

Inside, at the bottom of the opening in the transom

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Hope this helps

[ahmugz]

Very cool of you to take time out to do this. Thanks!!

[Ajverret]

You can make one for about $250. It really is pretty simple.

Not to crafty with wood

[assateague]

Some folks asked about the stability. I have this video, and while it isn't the greatest, it's all I've got. You would really have to do some dumb shit to accidentally tip it over. These things are amazingly stable. About the only thing I did which would have swamped it was when I tried to stand on the back deck- she was going under if I didn't get off the thing quick. But like I said- it'd take some pretty large amount of stupid to accidentally tip yourself out. I'm 6', 200 for scale.

[rozzo842]

How much does that weigh? Looks like it would be easier to haul around than my kayak

[assateague]

Probably about 60 pounds. It's not heavy, but it is awkward.

[Redbeard]

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[stoeger3000]

Glad I found this. Thanks for sharing. After watching the video and seeing the stability, that just made my mind up to build one of these. I already have the plans, now to get it going and ready for next season.

[RonE]

Glad I found this. Thanks for sharing. After watching the video and seeing the stability, that just made my mind up to build one of these. I already have the plans, now to get it going and ready for next season.

WellCome to the forum...........

[RickC]

Glad I found this. Thanks for sharing. After watching the video and seeing the stability, that just made my mind up to build one of these. I already have the plans, now to get it going and ready for next season.

Welcome aboard. You'll enjoy the build and it gets even better the first times you go out in it and then the first birds you drop from it. Worth the time and effort.
My wife has been telling me I need to build another, yes that's right she is telling me I need to build another one. I have a good one.

[stoeger3000]

Thank you. Glad I found this place.

[3legged_lab]

Welcome stoeger

[capt1972]

Thank you. Glad I found this place.