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Scott I agree with what you have said. It does have limitations no dought. But for someone looking for a very versatal rig it can't be beat. And I have too tell you. I have been out in some pretty nasty weather and common sense and knowing the limitations of your equipment need to be adhered to...

I own a 1994 TDB 17 I would like to post a picture of. However i cannot seem to get it to load because of its size. And i don't know how to reduce them so it will fit.

People call the older original 17ft boat the classic because they were made with the original molds that I believe were lost in a fire in Maine. Those boats. The original 17 footer was designed for open water gunning. Originally built for the serious waterfowler or Guide in mind. These boat are...

The original blinds used a solid Cabot Stain . However I have used the Parker Boat paint Dead Grass Dull finish. It is a little darker than the original color. But it seems to work well. For the black I just use Rust Oleum Flat Black. Holds up very well. Is your blind attached with snaps or...

I own the TDB 17 boat blind Classic. It was bought new in 1994 by me. This boat is a fantastic shooting platform. In 1994 they were still using oak grassing rails. .The classic TDB was built using the hand laid up method of fiberglassing. Kevlar was used in the bow stem and comping for strength...

Thanks for the reply guys.I was able to connect with Mark Kaufman at the Duck Stop in West Brookfield Ma. He said that he could ship me what I needed. That is interesting to know that the original piece is bolted below the shelf. I thought it was screwed. They are truly awesome boats. We were...

I was able to find out that Mark Kauffman still has a business called The Duckstop selling used TDB's and Bankes Boats. I was able to get his number. I am going to give him a try tommorow. I actually bought my TDB-17 from him in 94.

Does anyone know where or a name of a distributor that sells grassing rail for duck boats. I have a 1994 TDB-17 with Oak Grassing Rails. The ones toward the back are worn down from my hold down strap from when I am trailering the boat. Even oak wood be fine however I know that they are now using...