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    Hello from S. NJ and questions about Aluminum rigs

    I searched for neil and read some of his posts in regards to the 21' scaup. Unfortunately I couldnt see any of the pics, broken links maybe. Thank you for the advice, but im not exactly the average equiped home builder. I am a machine shop owner with access to all the equipment either in my shop...
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    Registering a homebuilt boat in NJ

    Have you been through the process? Are they looking for anything in particular? They are not marine architects so I assume they look for gaping holes and basic requirements such as nav lights
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    Registering a homebuilt boat in NJ

    I dont have any experience getting title and registration for home built boats. I remember hearing 1 time that boats need a coast guard or marine police inspection or something. Im a long way from that point but I also dont want to get into this and find out I have a boat that cant be registered.
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    Hello from S. NJ and questions about Aluminum rigs

    Thank you for the lead. Tuckerton is pretty close to Buena where I live. I sent John a message and hopefully I can meet up with him and see that 3-man duck boat. I would like to hear how it went together and how it performs in our SNJ mud.
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    Devlin Designs Scaup -vs- Snow Goose

    I should have specified that the 9.9 is only used in a couple lakes due to 10 hp restriction. I had a 14' DV MirroCraft with that engine on it years back and it certainly wouldnt win any races it would move along with 2-guys and fishing gear at a fair pace. If the new boat needs a 25-40hp I can...
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    Devlin Designs Scaup -vs- Snow Goose

    Neither are going to even close to plane with one person and a 9.9. They will go 5-6 knots max. Neither is a boat for 4 people, not by a long shot. With 3 people and a 9.9 it will barely move. Both are very low boats compared to jons, with the scaup being lower. The snowgoose is a better...
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    Devlin Designs Scaup -vs- Snow Goose

    First off I will be building this rig from Aluminum not the popular plywood and glue. I would like the input of some of you who actually have used these boats. If your in S. NJ area I would love to see yours. I want a all around boat that will work well for duck hunting in the mud that we have...
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    Hello from S. NJ and questions about Aluminum rigs

    Tom, thank you for the welcome. I will do some searching and see what I can find. As far as a tin boat over wood. Im a machinist not a termite. I dont like wood and fiberglass makes me itch
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    Hello from S. NJ and questions about Aluminum rigs

    This is my first post on the forum, glad to be accepted as a member. I have been out waterfowling for a few years but looking to get back into it. Currently I have an outboard and a shotgun. Need a boat. I am looking to build one of the Devlin designs Scaup or Snow Goose) from aluminum rather...
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