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I've been pouring through the last 5 or so years of posts - so much good stuff here. As I've looked at various builds and experiences with them, I've reflected further on my goals and the reality that I'd need 2 boats to cover 98% of them. While a BB or Cackler may handle 70-80% of them, the...

Found this while reading through old threads researching. Growing up in southeastern NC, Ruark's books were a childhood, then lifelong favorite. If you haven't already found them, you might also enjoy Havilah Babcock, a fabulous South Carolina outdoor writer. My Health Is Better In November...

Really nice decoys in all these posts - very talented folks! I can tell this site is going to feed my addictive nature. I make metal reed calls... if I actually build my own boat I can see I'm going to have to learn to make some of my own decoys, too. Maybe it would be better if I hadn't...

As I may be needing some in the near future, I'll take you up on that. Will send you a pm. Henry

Studying the BB2, BB3 and Cackler plans, the BB3 and Cackler look like similar boats except the Cackler has higher sides. Both 7.5" draft, guessing the BB3 is a bit more stable for the concept of fishing from the deck since lower on the water. Has anyone here had both that can comment on pros...

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I've ordered Devlin's book, and downloaded BB2, BB3, and Cackler study plans to think over while waiting on the book. I've enjoyed Paul W's Broadbill and DaveE's Cackler build threads... any others you'd point me to for study?

Thanks! I have a 19' Whaler for general use in sounds and nearshore, and have taken a paddleboard for getting into marsh creeks... but a smaller boat that would get me to and in would be an improvement and a lot less effort.

I'm leaning towards the brant3, I think. My initial thinking was to start with a smaller boat (maybe broadbill or bluebill), and if I enjoyed the process as much as I think I will then do something a little more versatile. But the more I look at basic plans and designs I suspect I could get a...

Thanks, will check that out.

Thanks John. Any recommendations other than Devlin?

Yeah, I had basically reached the same conclusion - I asked Devlin whether I just need to build 2! That said, I was hoping there might be a hybrid something I hadn't seen. How stable are the sneakbox-style boats? I'm wondering if a removable flat deck could be designed for the front or...

Thrilled to find this forum. I'm a lifelong duck hunter whose career got in the way, and a long-time hobbiest woodworker. I've long thought of building a boat, and having recently retired now have time to do so (and hopefully to spend more time chasing ducks in the years to come). A...