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Thanks, but I enjoyed the body boot rig too. (y) Nothing new under the sun I guess. Mr. Bogle in 1857 was definitely on laudanum, a fine prankster, or volunteered for service on the CS Hunley. His matter of fact statements about rubber or waterproof cloth keeping water out would make a great...

LOL! I checked out the patent, it's a little different from the above sketch. It appears to be an early version of bodybooting, with a built in-or perhaps built on- vessel to travel aboard. Either way, you're gonna die. If that's Elton on board, he's gonna need to sing Someone Save(d) My Life...

If I'm understanding the sketches correctly, the man-sized hole in the bottom is only watertight by virtue of some cloth or similar material? Nothing bad could happen there. :D I don't remember ever wanting to hunt laying face down, that's an interesting position that's depicted. Does look like...

I wish you the best Carl. The present forecast is brutal. With a little luck, the storm will diminish substantially before it hits you guys. But just to be safe, get the hell out of there.

This sounds like a no brainer. A little public shaming of the DCNR on TV should do the trick. Pass along the circumstances to your local TV reporter. That or a nastygram from a representative or senator in the devastated area where he's working. Sad to say they probably awarded the tag to the...

Maybe they are early Soule decoys. I havent seen any of that time period up close, so it didnt click for me. The examples you found certainly appear close to your birds. I believe you are correct about the spelling of Tux-Dux. We had a few in the collection which was sold in May, which is what...

Almost positive they're TuxDux. Check the bottom carefully for an ink stamp, usually about mid decoy along one edge.

Great write up and photos. I've toyed with the idea of an inboard BBSB forever, but never find the time. Very interesting to see that it can work.

I want to laugh, but.....in the face of a life threatening flood, last damn thing I'm doing is waiting to join davy jones while at my office. Hope they permit booze, and lots of it.

LOL! Quite impressive.

Good info on the Doel Fin, thanks. I've yet to try one. Couldn't help but notice the grass on your boat. That's a serious grassing job right there! (y)

A sharpie is a type of flat bottom sailboat. So this design is somewhat similar to the concept of converting a sunfish to a sneakbox. I notice Anthony chimed in with better information while I was typing.

Hope everyone down there is safe. Good idea to clear out Dani.

If that boat was intended to be poled by a person standing on the aft deck, the long deck would be the stern. It doesn't appear that's the case on this boat, as the deck isn't flat. I agree that the oarlock holder position is your best indicator.

Ya got kids don't ya? Drop a dime, do it for dad. :)

This is a good suggestion! Can't believe I didn't think of it. It is true that woodpussy don't like lights, as a general rule they retreat quickly when the light comes on.

Like Tod said. Buy a Havahart or similar for $60, bait with tuna or cat food. I would not go easy on the beast, but they can be released. Toss a blanket over the trap first thing when approaching. Shooting them invites a spraying, a swim less so.

They are ruinous monsters. They sometimes chew my ice fishing shantys over the summer. One time I put one up when it was -10 and windy. I could stick my head out of the hole they chewed, nice to get some fresh air. That's when rodent gas bombs were lit in the garage. Poured myself a scotch and...

Steve must have infinite patience. I leave them alone outdoors as long as they stay out of my stuff. Once they do damage, I let them dance on a glue trap. Not as effective as other methods, but reasonably safe for the dogs.

Jeff, I haven't targeted them in ME, but have put up a few over the years when we walked up jacksnipe. Another of my favorite early season pastimes. When I get up the courage to retire, I plan to give it a shot in Merrymeeting Bay just to say I did. As with all of us, so many wants and so...