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That blind is remarkable. I've seen Habitat for Humanity projects that were less impressive. ;) What's the expected life of that blind, I would guess many years?

You guys build serious blinds. That thing is a hotel. I'm intrigued by how you build a blind in what looks like upland brush, then flood the food plot and the ducks come.

The new photos may provide clues to why it happened. The bow of the boat is firm on the spare, and a heavy longtail is directly over the bow. Every bump would flex the trailer at the point where it failed. Not saying it was operator error, just something to consider when setting up the next...

If all you have to secure the skeg to the hull is 5/16" wood/glass, I'd install a backer in the boat to give the screws a substantial anchor point and to distribute load. You risk tearing a chunk out of the bottom if you hit something at speed with nothing more than some screws in 5/16". I like...

So I've been thinking about it since I saw the post this morning. Last year I bought a 17' boat similar to that in the photo, complete with a surface drive on an aluminum trailer. Not the same trailer manufacturer but very similar. My first thought upon receiving the boat was that it was set up...

Wow! Looks like it failed right at a reinforcement weld. Those are all-aluminum trailers aren't they? I would think the other side is suspect, I'm guessing you're on top of it already. Is the trailer under warranty?

The easy way to show that the shot is Bismuth is to crush with a hammer. It shatters into a million pieces.

I haven't tried the duplex loads, I'm in the gimmick camp. But, there's guys that swear by them.

I've had good luck with Boss Bismuth #4. Granted, they are factory loads and Bismuth shot quality has a bearing on results. I mention shot quality because Bismuth is frangible, early Bismuth loads (early 1990's) had a problem with disintegrating pellets. From what I can see Bismuth pellet...

I agree with you Jeff, there are fewer moose than years ago. Still enough to keep us alert while driving though. Glad to hear you saw birds. We've been seeing them too, unlike last year. Yesterday a hen charged out of the brush at the edge of the road, playing the old crippled routine. She...

That's quite a tool. All that beefy wood says quality construction. I think it'll do a great job for you.

I was thinking the same. The picture makes it appear that the prop is an old, weathered wood prop with a metal leading edge. If it comes apart, yikes.

Call the FBO at your nearest small airport. They'll be able to refer you to an aircraft mechanic. Many small airports have 24 hour self serve, if you can get through the gate you might be able to fill 5 gallon gas cans with 100LL. Perhaps while the mechanic looks over your new toy.

Sad to say ash isn't common anywhere anymore, at least as a live tree. Damn borers. White Oak is good.

Good news Dave. Hope she gets better fast.

Wishing her all the best Dave.

The challenge has been issued! This is a beer related thread so.. Senior year of HS in 78, skipping school wasn't a big deal. In late April a fishing day was selected, which included emptying Bud long necks while fishing for bullheads, white perch and eels. Said fish were diced and placed in...

Did a little internet digging. Pricey option but pretty slick. You might get an idea from watching the video of how this thing works. Load My Boat

That is a bit of a conundrum. Perhaps Eric's suggestion of a canoe hitch extender would be of help. Probably would be easier to load the boat on without dinging the vehicle.

The distance between cross members shouldn't be a problem if you secure the bow and stern to the bumper/hitch area of the vehicle. I wouldn't carry an 18' canoe on a rack with 10' between the rails without securing it at both ends.