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Hello everyone,

New to duck hunting this season and plan on using my 10' Jon Boat that I bought last year that I have normally been fishing out of. I'm basically asking for your knowledge in regards to what is required by law and recommended with the boat while heading to the blind. We won't be shooting out of it, but using it to get to a spot to setup a blind. It can fit two people. I'm in NE FL if that is of any reference to specific laws. I bought this from previous owner who used it specifically for duck hunting. Thanks for any help!

Here is a pic so you can get an idea.

Don't know about down there, but up here you need wearable PFD for each passenger, a throwable, a fire extinguisher, flares, and a horn/whistle.
Best bet would be to get ahold of the coast guard and find out for you specific area.

And welcome!!!!

I don't know about fl laws but as long as you each have a life jacket you should be ok.

All the stuff I said was for navigational waters. If you just inland, then the life jackets should be it.

NuffDaddy wrote:All the stuff I said was for navigational waters. If you just inland, then the life jackets should be it.

Hopefully in that dingy, he would be on a small pond or creek.

rebelp74 wrote:

NuffDaddy wrote:All the stuff I said was for navigational waters. If you just inland, then the life jackets should be it.

Hopefully in that dingy, he would be on a small pond or creek.

There are a lot of marshes around here that are on navigational waters that you would need a boat like that to get around.

Same here. I have to have all that crap in the hybrid. I need a tender just to tote the coast required shit.

Looks like a nice little rig.

CapdYa wrote:Hello everyone,

New to duck hunting this season and plan on using my 10' Jon Boat that I bought last year that I have normally been fishing out of. I'm basically asking for your knowledge in regards to what is required by law and recommended with the boat while heading to the blind. We won't be shooting out of it, but using it to get to a spot to setup a blind. It can fit two people. I'm in NE FL if that is of any reference to specific laws. I bought this from previous owner who used it specifically for duck hunting. Thanks for any help!

Here is a pic so you can get an idea.

I've got a 10footer with a scissor blind that I hunt out of with the dog. I use it for smaller water so you should be fine. In NH we need to carry everything the CG requires on federal waters. Check with you local F&G. And dont forget, if your running at night you'll need lights.

I'm a fan of small boats for some reason. I love the idea of scooting around on a quick little boat, of course you need protected waters most of the time for them but small rigs definitely have their place.

Welcome to WFF!

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How far north? St johns river?

jehler wrote:How far north? St johns river?

Around St. Augustine area, inland area where there won't be any big boats. After doing a bunch of searching, I think I'll just need a spotlight and a running light.

Olly wrote:I'm a fan of small boats for some reason. I love the idea of scooting around on a quick little boat, of course you need protected waters most of the time for them but small rigs definitely have their place.

Welcome to WFF!

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Aren't you the same guy trying to talk me out of buying a smaller rig?

FlintRiverFowler wrote:

Olly wrote:I'm a fan of small boats for some reason. I love the idea of scooting around on a quick little boat, of course you need protected waters most of the time for them but small rigs definitely have their place.

Welcome to WFF!

Sent from my phone.

Aren't you the same guy trying to talk me out of buying a smaller rig?

Easy fellas, let's not re-route this guys thread...

rebelp74 wrote:

FlintRiverFowler wrote:

Olly wrote:I'm a fan of small boats for some reason. I love the idea of scooting around on a quick little boat, of course you need protected waters most of the time for them but small rigs definitely have their place.

Welcome to WFF!

Sent from my phone.

Aren't you the same guy trying to talk me out of buying a smaller rig?

Easy fellas, let's not re-route this guys thread...

I thought this thread was about small boats?

FlintRiverFowler wrote:

rebelp74 wrote:

FlintRiverFowler wrote:

Olly wrote:I'm a fan of small boats for some reason. I love the idea of scooting around on a quick little boat, of course you need protected waters most of the time for them but small rigs definitely have their place.

Welcome to WFF!

Sent from my phone.

Aren't you the same guy trying to talk me out of buying a smaller rig?

Easy fellas, let's not re-route this guys thread...

I thought this thread was about small boats?

It's about a guy "new with jon boat"

rebelp74 wrote:

FlintRiverFowler wrote:

rebelp74 wrote:

FlintRiverFowler wrote:

Olly wrote:I'm a fan of small boats for some reason. I love the idea of scooting around on a quick little boat, of course you need protected waters most of the time for them but small rigs definitely have their place.

Welcome to WFF!

Sent from my phone.

Aren't you the same guy trying to talk me out of buying a smaller rig?

Easy fellas, let's not re-route this guys thread...

I thought this thread was about small boats?

It's about a guy "new with jon boat"

Oh, has anyone mentioned making sure to put the plug in?

CapdYa wrote:

jehler wrote:How far north? St johns river?

Around St. Augustine area, inland area where there won't be any big boats. After doing a bunch of searching, I think I'll just need a spotlight and a running light.

I would think you'd also be required to have a pfd for each person too.

FlintRiverFowler wrote:

rebelp74 wrote:

FlintRiverFowler wrote:

rebelp74 wrote:

FlintRiverFowler wrote: Aren't you the same guy trying to talk me out of buying a smaller rig?

Easy fellas, let's not re-route this guys thread...

I thought this thread was about small boats?

It's about a guy "new with jon boat"

Oh, has anyone mentioned making sure to put the plug in?

Don't forget the gas either. Leads to embarrassment.


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