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It tried this last year and it created a tender, non gamey duck. I hate the gamey taste in ducks and geese but this method proved well. Put uncleaned mallards, breast up in the refrig for 12 - 14 days. You can do this as long as they are not gut shot. On 12th or 14th day I breasted and...

If you are designing a boat, then FreeShip is the deal. It is now called DelftShip. I have used it and it is a very good boat designer with lots of tools. http://www.delftship.net/

googles sketchup is decent for the basic user. but not if you need something more advanced.

I have had the Devlin Mallard which was a displacement hull and have since moved to the Devlin Bluebill. Reason for the change for me is for speed. Around here (Missouri) on the lakes we do not get much of the ocean size waves like on the coast. Yes there can be sometimes where there are...

Here is an idea: http://www.amateurboatbuilding.com/articles/howto/foam_sandwich/planking.html http://www.adventuresofgreg.com/HPB/2006/12/dec-4-2006deck-covering-until-just.html

That is all I got. Just ran across it several years back and I know nothing more than what is on the website.

I ran across this propeller design that might work well as far as thrust and with a motor system that would allow some torque. It goes along with the auger idea kind of similar to scavenger mud motors. http://www.designawards.com.au/application_detail.jsp?status=2&applicationID=2608

http://www.devlinboat.com/dcduckboats.htm

Thanks for the ideas.

If you are looking for some free software to design the boat and build from your design, then try FreeShip. http://www.delftship.net/

Thanks Pete, I remember you or others talking about them some while back, probably on the old board, but was unsure on the durablity of those pads. I will probably go that route. Did I see a post sometime ago, maybe on the old board where someone use some sort of neoprene mat?

I am wanting to put some sort of padding or floor material to ease my knees, deaden the sound, etc. on my Devlin Bluebill floor. What have you all used that is durable and does not soak a lot of water?

Thats fine Joe, thanks. The motor is a 2 stroke. I know it is a slow boat, I just want to tweak my 15 hp setup to the most optimum as far a performance is concerned. Devlin specs rate it up to 15 hp. and 15 mph with medium load.

Hey Joe, Do you happen to have any pics of your mallard from a side view showing how your motor and everything else is setup? I saw the pics from the DHBP get together but so far there were no good side pics of all the boats. Any pics you want to post or email me would be greatly appreciated...

Thanks. I will stay tuned.

Thanks for detailed info. Joe. I will try the hydrofoil. Do you sit on the back deck while running or sit/kneel within the cockpit? Do you have a handle extension on your outboard? I see what you mean about nose up in snotty weather, but I guess I am just afraid that a good wave would knock...

I have a devlin mallard that I bought and was wondering how you run under outboard power. I have a 15 hp (short shaft) outboard on her, and when it is just me in the boat and she gets going slow the bow is extremely high in air and feels like it is going to flip over, but once she gets more...

Kenmack, where can you get one of those batteries? AutoZone, Walmart???

Thanks guys. I did not realize that just a regular small battery like a garden battery would work good with my lights and spotlight. For some reason I kept having "Deep Cycle" marine battery on the brain because this pertained to my boat.

I am wondering what the best battery would be to run the navigation lights, LED interior lights, and a spot light in my devlin mallard. What are you all using for your devlin boats? It will only run the lights, do not need it for starting outboard. I would like for it to be as small in size...