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Bill, I really like that idea, I might have to try it out. Thats not to say I dont care for my current set up, but I am always interested in possible improvements. I just noticed your in Olympia....no kidding! I might have to come see your hunting rig sometime. What part of Olympia are you...

Rick, that is a design by Pete Culler, it is a 24' dory originally inteded for lobster fishing on the East Coast. The design is quite old, and my understanding is there are a few of them running around the Maine area, but this is the only one out on our side of the country. I guess it does...

Eric, Yes the twine does have an oily nature, infact the first time I used the skirt I left an oil sheen on the water everywhere I went. Also, I would suggest doing this project outside, the smell of the twine is extremely powerful when new. You are probably right about the dye not working...

Here are a few more. One obviously NDR, but was last summers project and thought you would enjoy seeing it.

I always love to see various photos from everyones hunting activities, boats, gear, etc. Here are some photos of dog, boat and duck shack and duck shack community known as "Fishtown" on the Skagit River.

Eric, I am familiar with the grove and bungee you have (assuming its the same design you did on your Scaup). I had originally planned on following that design, but omitted at the last moment, not for any particular reason, just was not sure if I would ever use it. All I did to make this...

I currently use a "grass skirt" on my Scaup made from twine wrapped around a 3/8" rope, I am very happy with it, but am always looking for new ideas. My question is two fold; The first is for those of you who use natural grassing to hide your boat. I know many of you travel down the road...

Craig, those older Johnson/Evinrude 25 and 35hp engines had very underbuilt lower units. Clutch dogs are notorious for going out in those motors, especially if you are working the engine harder than it was intended to work (as almost every duck hunter does). I had one about ten years ago that...

Working in a boat dealership for many years, I can say yes you will eventually have problems if you let your fuel sit for long periods of time, especially with the higher amounts of ethanol they put in all gasoline today. Mark is correct by saying stay away from Stabil and other automotive fuel...

We manufacture/distribute the jet drives for boats from 18' to 200' as well as provide steering systems for mega yachts and large ships/tugs. I actually dont do anything with the jets, but the steering system is my department. I love the job! Previous to this I managed a boat dealership selling...

You guys have a couple of gorgeous boats there! I really like the lines on the Estuary.

40hp for most people, and almost everyone on this site will agree, is the right hp for the Snow Goose/Scaup boats. It is true that with the power trim/tilt you can tuck the motor in farther (negative trim) and that probably is what is allowing your boat to run without porpoising. But then...

Al, I built a Scaup a couple of years ago and have been running a Yamaha 30hp 2 stroke on it. Our two boats are very comparable as far as weight and what sort of power is required. If your wanting to go 4 stroke I would absolutely run a 40hp. A 4 stroke has significantly less "snap" on...

Thank you all for the great help and pictures. That helps me out a lot.

Larry, I appreciate the input. I too would rather sit upright and stand to shoot. I think I would prefer to have a roof be a secondary thing that would not be used most of the time, except for when its really nasty out. The sewing will not be an issue, I can have my father do that for me...

Gene, I think that is a brilliant idea, it could then easily be rolled up and stored when not in use, you could even then use it as a quick release to pop the top open when ready to shoot if need be. If you have any pictures of how the "guts" of your blind work that would be greatly...

Gene, My goal is to minimize the "stuff" on/in/around my boat which is what has drawn me to this particular style of blind. It rains a lot here in the Northwest so it would be great to have some sort of roof, but only if it was removeable and could be used without if needed. In the pictures I...

I have been doing a lot of thinking and research on different boat blinds for my Scaup. I have seen many of the posts on here in the past for different blind designs, and I have come to the conclusion that for my type of hunting it seems that the blind used on TDB boats is the answer. I plan...

Jeff, The overall length with the trailer is 18'7" and an even 20' with a 30hp Yamaha on the back. I adjusted the boat on the trailer so there is just enough room to lower the tailgate of my truck and clear the winch post as well as keep the overall length of the boat to a minimum. Sean

I have not ever heard of any hunting on Mayfield Lake, to tell you the truth I never thought of it as a place to go hunting. Do let us know if you hunt there and what the results are. Sean