Recent content by R Winkel

I have replaced mine a couple of times over the years. I believe I paid under $100.00 for the last one at Kesselrings Gun Shop in Burlington WA. They do a mail order business and have a web site. Family run business, good people. Randy

I planned on building a cackler but could not get it done this summer - but I found a used one in pretty good shape, although bright blue! I will need to add some stringers and epoxy the floor in permanently for next season but no time this year. Can someone point me in the right direction? Got...

DOH! Thanks Dave. Clear instructions are the hardest to follow sometimes :)

OOPS! forgot the most important question. are there any places I need to inspect especially carefully in a Cackler desinn that will expose poor construction or abuse? I can almost steal this boat compared to buying materials to construct one but do not like swimming because your boat has just...

Hello all, My name is Randy Winkel. While I grew up chasing ducks in the marshes of the great Salt Lake. I have spent a good deal of the last few years chasing pheasants and quail in Eastern Washington but with fuel prices, lease prices for access and old worn out knees I was thinking of...