Cool Herters Model Goose Duck boat.. sneak box dreaming.

[Jim Mandas]

Hey fellas,

Here I have a Herters Model GOOSE DUCK. I've always wanted a smaller east coast style boat, we always used a big flat john with a kayak as our "dog" and man ducks flared those boats. I love the old school duck boats that you all have so much experience with, and I think I can get bit of a hybrid setup with this Herters. This boat will hunt me and my dog, and if two hunters are on board we won't hunt out of it. Should be a super fun boat to travel with here in Idaho and maybe some out-of-state slack water spots, so long as Oregon doesn't outlaw hunting and ranching and fishing and freedom.

Here is were I would like some help:





What is your preferred material for a dodger, maybe something I can paint?
What hardware would you use for a bimini style big dodger?
Looking at this boat, how would you add flap boards, or would you even add flap boards at all?
Lastly, I am thinking of removing both seats, and decking in the rear a few feet. Make it more of a cockpit. I'd reinforce it to retain structural integrity. Please let me know your thoughts, and thank you in advance!

-Jim

 

[Carl]

Very cool hull!
Definitely need to add structural stability if you remove the seats.

 

[roy brewington]

Years ago I rescued one of the Herters Boats from an Island owned by a friend. Had been there for years left in Phrags . At one time guessing owner used it for setting decoys in pond it was at. After discovering it and seeing potential I drug it home. It had some aluminum bracing scattered throughout and no seats. About 13' long. Boat builder buddy of mine put a new transom in it and redid it to use for making a mold for some he was going to sell. I got the boat back Ready to paint and title. Ran a 8 hp merc on it. Grassed up with dodger and lap curtain . Worked fine but lacked room for my retriever so after a few years I sold it. Quite a few of those little boats come off buddy's mold while he was making them. Occasionally see one up for sale in my area. He eventually sold mold.