Help Identify Maker

Jode~
I first thought Carstens, too, but....
I have only seen/used one Carstens - and it was a Pintail. I do not recall the molded lapstrake effect, the hard chine or the rub strakes on her bottom. But - I readily defer to anyone who owns one.
https://www.carstensduckboats.com/pintail-duck-boat.html

Oldschool ~

As you will soon discover / be told - we do not use nicknames here on duckboats: real names only. Nevertheless, sweet vessel!


All the best,

SJS
 
Old-school (pending name change), tell me about your shotgun...beautiful! At first glance I too thought your boat was a Carstens Pintail but I have no firsthand knowledge.
RM
 
Thanks for the link, will get name changed. It was a name I registered several years ago when I first joined. There was a page that had a list of different duck boats and the maker but I am not seeing that page here now is it gone ?
 
It may be gone. Not exactly sure what you are referring to. There was a table with manufacturer names and website but it became major PITA to maintain so it got left behind when we migrated to the new forum software. There is a ton of duck boat info in the Resources (link at top of the page). Perhaps what you are referring to is in the archives.

Duck Boat Specs Archive Files Eric Patterson

Duck Boat Specs Archive Files

Duck Boat Specs Archive Files
 
Dion Davidson said:
Thanks for the link, will get name changed. It was a name I registered several years ago when I first joined. There was a page that had a list of different duck boats and the maker but I am not seeing that page here now is it gone ?
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Dion~

The Wildfowler Decoy Co. in your avatar intrigues me. Are you the current holder of that storied company name? (I'm an Old Saybrook and Quogue devotee.)

In recent years I have been looking for non-collectible "specimens" (Superior Model with balsa bodies) and putting them into gunning condition - with my paint schemes. I have a good rig of puddlers - and am currently restoring an Old Saybrook Drake Pintail - hollow pine - for a friend. The bird below is one of my balsa birds - and the hollow pine is about a pound heavier.

Sanford Pintail on scale - BEST.jpg


All the best,

SJS
 
Very nice Pintail , the Saybrook bufflehead is actually in my decoy collection and was one we had several coasters made from for the decoy room. That bird is actually signed by Ted Mulliken original founder of wildfowler around the time he retired.
 

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RM Anderson said:
Old-school (pending name change), tell me about your shotgun...beautiful! At first glance I too thought your boat was a Carstens Pintail but I have no firsthand knowledge.
RM
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Thank you, it satisfied my need to hunt glory days ! I picked it up locally several years ago, unfortunately it’s not a Parker but has some nice scroll work and I am fortunate enough to get birds close enough to use light loads through it during teal season.
 

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Dion Davidson said:
Heavy View attachment 69139View attachment 69140View attachment 69141View attachment 69142Fiberglass boat 12’ X 36” , has a flying duck embossed on deck at both ends. Does anyone have info on this boat ?
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The marsh boat is a variation of a Appleton Wisconsin Marshboat. I recall seeing this model but cannot recall the maker. Mine is somewhat similar and has stake ports fore & aft. Your boat has the circle indentations where the ports can be but are not. Once the boat is staked in it becomes very stable. These boats are deadly duck hunting machines and can get into places other marsh craft cannot. Tucked into Button Brush with a small rig of decoys, the gunner laying down and covered in camo puddle ducks and Canada geese are a joy to hunt. They can make very good sneakboats as well in marshes where puddle ducks and geese like to loaf. The less shots the gunner takes the better the action.

I really like your rig of BWT decoys. A mighty fine rig for that boat and style of hunting.

my 2 cents
 
Vince Pagliaroli said:
The marsh boat is a variation of a Appleton Wisconsin Marshboat. I recall seeing this model but cannot recall the maker. Mine is somewhat similar and has stake ports fore & aft. Your boat has the circle indentations where the ports can be but are not. Once the boat is staked in it becomes very stable. These boats are deadly duck hunting machines and can get into places other marsh craft cannot. Tucked into Button Brush with a small rig of decoys, the gunner laying down and covered in camo puddle ducks and Canada geese are a joy to hunt. They can make very good sneakboats as well in marshes where puddle ducks and geese like to loaf. The less shots the gunner takes the better the action.

I really like your rig of BWT decoys. A mighty fine rig for that boat and style of hunting.

my 2 cents
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Thanks for the 2 cents !! The teal are my first attempt at carving and painting decoys, I know now after dragging them in and out of the field that there is alot to be said for modern plastic - lol - even though most of them are hollow they weigh a ton. Majority of them are cedar or pine, I did 21 and each one is a little different.
 

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Dion,

21 is a whole lotta Teal, especially for just starting to carve. I tip my hat to you. They look Good.

I've made different rigs for different hunting styles, you might do the same thing. My rigs are solid & hollow pine or cedar, black cork, tan cork and Canvas covered decoys. For the mashboat I use 2 black cork Giant Canada's and 11 or 12 puddle ducks from Teal up to larger. Depends on what birds are in the area. When Ringneck ducks are around I add one or two of them. Switch decoys out as the season progresses. The 2 geese and Coots work just fine also. The weight of the decoys balance the boat making it much more stable to use and paddle.

I used to have to drag my marshboat a helluva long way to the mash edge. Rain & snow made it much easier, dry ground is a PITA. My rig is in bushel baskets, except for the geese. I stash the baskets in brush to hide until I return to shore. It's much easier making many trips than dragging the fully loaded boat that's for sure. Much of my hunting is done when other hunters have called it a day.

Over many years of using my decoys I have found a Few well made decoys far out draw plastic decoys of all kinds. Stick with your hand made decoys and you will find out what ya should do to lighten the load. Less is more.

Best regards
Vince
 
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