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  1. Shawn_B

    Devlin’s Mallard Build

    Thanks Richard, honestly I don’t use a seat. I just sit on the back deck if I need to, but just sit on the floor boards to stay low and “out of sight”. The military green sleeping mats are comfortable enough that I glued to each deck board. The milk crate would work just fine though
  2. Shawn_B

    Devlin’s Mallard Build

    My son and I back from a fun morning hunt. We really enjoyed hunting from the boat. Hope everyone is well and out shooting!
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  4. Shawn_B

    Devlin’s Mallard Build

    Well it floats! And rows well. I have to paint a few spots and make and install a splash guard. Then get a motor for it.
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  6. Shawn_B

    Devlin’s Mallard Build

    I have the deck boards installed. The two end boards are loose and I left a section out of one of the middle boards for bilge access. I am going to contact cement some green army bed roll mats from Midway USA (I read this from another post before I started this project and I just so happen to...
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  9. Shawn_B

    Devlin’s Mallard Build

    I’m now waiting for the wetlander to dry (for a few more days). Then I’ll flip it over and put down the decking and install the oar locks. At that point I can finally test her on the “seas”.
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  11. Shawn_B

    Devlin’s Mallard Build

    Ok thank you for your advice. I’m going to use the wetlander product. Would any one that’s used it think that it’s tough enough to apply over the keels without using aluminum or brass strips to protect them?
  12. Shawn_B

    Devlin’s Mallard Build

    Thank you!, it’s overall good but I really could’ve kept sanding for better fine detail work. I want to hunt this within the next two weeks so it’s getting painted regardless ;). Thank you for suggesting this product.
  13. Shawn_B

    Devlin’s Mallard Build

    How much of a difference does the gator glide really make? Yeah I looked at the scaup also, it looks like a solid boat for the bays. But I went with the mallard for hunting up tight inside creeks and back bays.
  14. Shawn_B

    Devlin’s Mallard Build

    Thank you Eric! I really just had to stop myself and paint because there are enough imperfections that I could work on for the next month lol. Parker’s all the way then!
  15. Shawn_B

    Devlin’s Mallard Build

    I hope everyone is well! So this has taken far longer than I expected, however I’m finally at the home stretch. I just put the second coat of petit protect on the bottom. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can paint the bottom with for economy? I read somewhere that people have...
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  17. Shawn_B

    Send Help

    Hey Gabe, South Jersey Lumberman’s in egg harbor. Good pricing and local to save on shipping costs.
  18. Shawn_B

    Devlin’s Mallard Build

    Thank you Eric, I’m going to start sanding and fairing soon. What fairing compound do you all prefer?
  19. Shawn_B

    Devlin’s Mallard Build

    Here is what I came up with to reinforce the hull, at least a little; I think 😉 It’s not the best craftsmanship ( I thought of this after I had already cut the floor beams)but it should do.
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