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Q: What size motor for duck hunting boat?
I am going to buy a suzuki 4 stroke motor for my 9 foot aluminum duck boat. They have a 2.5 hp for $650 or a 4 hp for $980. The 2.5 weighs like 35 lbs, the 4 hp weighs 55 lbs. I’m not sure if the 2.5 will be enough. I’ve never had a boat motor before. I will be duck hunting with this boat. Mostly alone, sometimes with another person. Will the 2.5 be enough?
A: It’s the horse power rating you need to be concerned about. Look on the transom. You will find a tag that the Coast Guard rates your vessel at. It will have maximum horse power, number of persons, weight, etc. That’s what I would go off of.
My boat is a 14 footer and it rates for a 10 horse, but I’ve beefed up the transom considerably. Not knowing if you have a flat bottomed or V hulled john boat, I would still think the 4 horse would be alright. You may have to move your fuel tanks to the front or even add weight to properly balance your boat to maximize the motors efficiency.
Q: What kind of motor do I need for my duck hunting boat?
I just bought an 8′ Aluminum boat for $75. It leaks a little but not enought to worry about. If I carry a small bucket in the boat I should be okay.
What kind of motor do I need for it? It seems the cheapest motors used are selling for like $300 in fair condition. Thats way more than the boat costed! How big of a mtor do i need?
A: i work on boats offshore for a living and i have a little boat like the one you are explaining you don’t need more than a 7.5 hp motor for it i put a 10 on mine and i could not see over the front because of the weight on the back and the front kicking up when you are Driving unless you have a couple people on the front and about the leaks get 5200 marin caulking to fill all your seems and it will stop all leaks the caulking is very strong so if you get it on you get it off it a thick type of supper glue for that kind of stuff
Q: i want to build a boat for duck hunting?
i want to build a boat for duck hunting and my plan is basically a rectangle but at one end the boat is going to be at a 20 degree angle. is this okay. Iw ant to build a boat for duck hunting but I WANT IT TO BE INCREDIBLY SIMPLE…AND CHEAP seeing that im only 13 i dont exactly have tons of money.. Does any one think this is a good idea or are there plans that are INCREDIBLY SIMPLE AND CHEAP. AND I DONT WANT TO SPEND 300 DOLLARS TO BUILD IT
the boat i planned that looks like a triangle is like a flat bottom boat and im not sure if that will work
A: i dont think you will be able to build for $300. you need to use marine plywood and it’s very expensive. if you plan to carry decoys netting etc., you will need at least a 12ft. boat and only on calm water. if you have a friend along you need 14 ft.. look around for an aluminum john boat used. also how do you plan to move it?. a triangle shape will not have enough interior space to carry you and the gear you will need. be sure and have a life vest on. dont pay any attention to the lettuce heads on here. their ancestors were hunters and killed for food which is why we have to put up with their whining today.
Q: Duck hunting one man layout boat?
I was given a one man duck hunting layout boat that needs some serious work. I work with wood often, but my projects normally don’t need to float! I’ve stripped all of the fiberglass off of her and I have dryrot in a few places. I know to tear out the bad wood and replace. What kind of wood should I use, the frame looks like oak and the “skin” or “strips” on the outside look like cedar or pine. It’s all been nailed, why no screws? Do I need to counter sink the nails or screws and fill with a epoxy? What type of fiberglass? weight? What kind of fiberglass epoxy should I use? What kind of paint? It needs to be flat gray with black stripes to look like michigan water… The bottom is plywood, looks like Home Depot stuff, all rotted out, what should I repalce it with?
Any help would be great! Thanks!
A: First off I do not consider myself an expert on boat building although i have built three life sizec boats. The plwood needs to be marine grade. and the sides need to be be matched with the existing wood. As far as fiber glass goes, we always used the automotive grade fiberglass resine and harner with the largest fiberglass matting sheets we could find. The thickness of the fiberglass should be between 3/32 and a 1/4 of an inch thick… i would shoot for about 3/32 for weight purposes.
Nails or screws…good question…I use nails counter sunk and filled in by the fiberglass, but my friend swears by screws filled with calking on the inside and fiberglass on the outside. Wich brings me to another good poing make sure to seal the boat on both the inside and outside to keep out the water.
Lastly paint…I like to use house paint that goes on with a brush…just make sure it isn’t water soluable.
All of your supplyies can be baught at Home Depot or Lowes. Even Wall Mart carries most of them, minus the wood, if you are so inclined to go that route.
Q: what is the best duck hunting dog and is a starcraft a good duck boat?
A: You might want to check out a chessie (aka chesapeake bay retriever). They are the only American bred retriever.
Q: Duck hunting boat motor?
what would be a good motor that could get me around marshes thats under 300
what would be a good motor that could get me around marshes thats under 300 and is for a 14 by 3 foot john boat.
A: 9-25hp in a used motor. Outboards new are very expensive…..like 1500.00 to 3000.00 for a 9 to 25
If you don’t load your boat down to much a 9 hp may plane your boat. If you carry some weight or other hunters you will need more power like 15-20hp. You don’t want to run it at full throttle for long.I have always used a 25hp on a 14-16 ft starcraft deep vhull and it works good for decoys and 3 men and dog.
If you just go a few hundred yards you can put around with a 5hp
Honestly motors are expensive. You can ck your local paper ads and ck with the boat and motor dealers for a used model.
http://www.boatmotors.com/rebuilt_outboard_motors/
Q: what paint should i use to paint a duck boat?
I am planning on painting an old boat to use for duck hunting. I heard I had to use aluminum oxide primer. Can I just slap a coat of spray paint on it or do I need to prime and paint. Any colors, paint styles, would be appreciated….
A: The color should be teal………..
Q: does anyone know where i can get a duck hunting /fishing boat around greensboro NC for $100?
A: look on E-Bay
they always have lots of boats there
Q: What are small, flat-bottom boats such as duck hunting boats prone to do?
A: Nice wide stable platforms to hunt from. Good manners when underway. Unless you have an idiot trying to show off when driving you should have a nice trip. Pay attention to the maximum loading of the vessel and always wear a life vest, even if you can swim.
Q: where can I find a cheap green jon boat for duck hunting…..by cheap i mean really cheap…..less then $500?
also where can i get a cheap outboard?
A: Check local classifieds. Boat are cheap right now. Small jon boats are really cheap right now. Also watch the side of the road, some people just set them in the yard with a for sale sign on them and no other advertising.
In most duck hunting situations khaki works better than green. If you want green at least hit it with some brown and or black splotches of krylon to break it up some.
Dave
Q: best way to camoflauge paint a duck boat?
i have a 14 jon boat with a blind that i duck hunt with. i am interested in painting it camo. does any body have any tips?
A: If the boat already has green or brown base coat on it you can use spray paint. There are some camo colored spray paints from Krylon. Wash it well with TSP. Let it dry. Make some stencils and get creative with the spray paints.
Another way is to cut some sponges into leaf shapes, dab them in paint and stamp them on the hull.
Either way, get a big cardboard box and practice on that until you get your technique down.
If there is no primer coat or it’s peeling off, you should lightly sand the boat, wash with TSP, wipe down with acetone and then put a coat of aluminum rated marine primer on it. If you don’t do this, regular paint will peel off below the water line.
If you do it right, it will last for years with just a few touch ups for scratches.
Q: Duck Hunting Combo…?
Next year i am looking to buy a duck hunting boat and motor…i have been looking at a war eagle boat and a surface drive go devile like a 31 hp kohler seems pretty good….anyone else have suggestions on what boat or motor to buy…i would like a surface drive engine tho…thanks
Obviously your not a hunter…mate
Go screw a kangaroo u australian ass
A: That sounds like a pretty good combo to me. You want something that is big enough to haul you, your gear, and your buddies. But, you don’t want it to be too big. Obviously, the guy that posted before me has never been on a hot duck hunt.
Q: How do you paint a jon boat wetlands camo?
I’m painting my jon boat for duck hunting. I’ve heard that you can just lay grass on top of it and just spray over it. Any suggestions?
A: there are several video’s on youtube that describe how tho camo your boat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uG4DlUhnM-U&feature=player_embedded
some use stencils to paint the grass shape on the boat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF7Tbm54_mY&feature=related
you can also purchase vinyl sheets that you apply to your boat
http://www.thefind.com/sports/info-shadow-grass-pattern
hope this helps
Q: My dad is building a kayak for duck hunting for him and the dog, I want to buy him something for it…?
I want to get him something for his boat/kayak thing that he’s building to use on the lake for duck hunting for his 51st birthday… I already got a duck decal… but is there anything else?
A: There are tons of little gadgets and accessories you could get. Here are a few:
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/standard-pod-wrapped.jsp?id=0036192&navCount=1&parentId=cat600060&masterpathid=&navAction=push&cmCat=MainCatcat20712-cat600060&parentType=index&indexId=cat600060&rid=
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http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Subclass_10151_-1_10001_400006011_400000000_400006000_image_0_1?CMID=HULN_OS_DECOYSCALLS_DUCKDECOYS
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Q: what do i need to start duck hunting?
what kind of shot gun which ones better.what kind of dog if i need one do i need a blind?do i need a boat?thanks.
A: Depends on the kind of duck hunting you will do.
But a nice 10, 12 or 20 ga shotgun with interchangeable choke tubes made for steel shot.
Non-lead shot shells; steel, bismuth or heavy shot shotgun shells. Some good rain gear and rubber boots or hip waders, Warm under garments and socks.
A well trained lab retriever.
Good shooting glasses help in low light.
A small light weight boat about 10 to 12 foot long with oars or small outboard motor is nice for inland waters. Or a nice duck boat.
Some decoys and calls are helpful if you know how to use them. Lots of practice at trap or skeet.
With a dog you can puddle jump. Meaning you walk along ponds and have the dog retrieve the ducks you shoot.
Some build a sunken blind and camo it well and set the decoys out in front of it and have the dog retrieve or use the duck boat.
Be sure to study photos of ducks in your area and be able to identify them it may save you a fine. Then make sure you have your hunting license, state and federal duck stamps before you go. Go over the regulations until you know them well and know what land you are on by referring to maps.
If you haven’t plucked a duck you may want to buy a machine for that, they save lots of work, although you will still have to deal with some feathers.
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