ESTUARY ON ORDER

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Phil

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Three years ago in Tuckerton was the first time I saw Dave Clark's Estuary. Right then and there I knew I wanted one. The craftsmanship was the first thing that caught my eye, it was second to none. I started to think of all the places I could hunt out of it, in my eyes it was the ultimate. I've owned a few boats in the past (Carolina Skiff , Bankes Dominator, MLB Wegion, Four Rivers layout, bobcat, Aquapod, and a canoe) and they were all good in certain situations. I feel I can cover more of the situations with the Estuary from sea ducking, going for divers in the bay, to hunting up river in the marshes. I've read a lot of the post from proud owners of them and never hearing about any regrets. I talked to Kevin Folkman on the phone about his first season with his, all positive. I think I've only seen one used one for sale in the classifieds and if I remember correctly he owned two, that says a lot. I'll admit the price scared me at first but I'm a firm believer of you get what you pay for,so it didn't scare me for long.Peace of mind in knowing what your hunting out of goes along way, if you know what I mean.
Now that all my remodeling projects are done around the house and my wonderful wife gave me the okay I put in the order. So next hunting season I'll be hunting out of my own Estuary and hopefully there will be plenty of photos and successful hunting stories to post.
 
Hello Phil, Congratulations
I can tell you for sure you made the right purchase. Davids work is perfect to say the least. His canvas work is incredible also. I can't imagine you wouldn't be totally pleased. The only bad part is you have to wait until next season to gun out of it.HeHe
Gary March

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Congrats Phil, glad I could help. I'm sure Dave will be throwing me a bone (decoy bags) for the good reference. He's that kind of guy. Did I say how good of a guy he was? Oh well, either way you made the right choice. Best of luck with it and welcome to the club.............Kevin
 
Phil,
I remember way back when the idea was forming for the Estuary. It was hatched right in your neck of the woods as Dave used to hunt that area hard and I know from being there in the summer that it is not always "Protected" water. I think you will have a good time in your new boat. And you sure have some choice places to hunt when you get it.
 
Kevin, You mean to tell me he doesn't give a free decoy bag when you buy one of his boats. I would have thought that would have been a good marketing idea don't you? HEHEHE!
 
I look at the Estuary every year at Westlake and every year I dream of owning one.

Maybe one of these days........

Gary: River, River, River........
 
You are right Phil, your wife is wonderful! I was there when she gave the OK. Not sure if that would really qualify as an OK, as she did say something like, "Well, I hope it will be comfortable because you'll be sleeping in it!"

Hey, if that gets you the boat of your dreams, go for it. It's a small price to pay!


Best,
Nate
 
You are right Phil, your wife is wonderful! I was there when she gave the OK. Not sure if that would really qualify as an OK, as she did say something like, "Well, I hope it will be comfortable because you'll be sleeping in it!"

Hey, if that gets you the boat of your dreams, go for it. It's a small price to pay!


Best,
Nate
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My wife quit saying stuff like that to me 30 years ago. She found out that it wasn't a threat...just another idea put in my head.
 
You are right Phil, your wife is wonderful! I was there when she gave the OK. Not sure if that would really qualify as an OK, as she did say something like, "Well, I hope it will be comfortable because you'll be sleeping in it!"

Hey, if that gets you the boat of your dreams, go for it. It's a small price to pay!


Best,
Nate
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My wife quit saying stuff like that to me 30 years ago. She found out that it wasn't a threat...just another idea put in my head.
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Right on Lee.I can see where that Estuary could be mighty comfortable with an air mattress and sleeping bag.OH and faithfull dog.
 
Nate, I showed my wife what I had posted yesterday and she chuckled at the wonderful wife comment. Then I asked her if she remembered you from Tuckerton and she did, so I scrolled down to show her what you posted and she busted out laughing. I was hoping she didn't remember that part. By the way did you ever get a puppy?
 
OK, phew! Glad she laughed. After I wrote that I though, dang I probably just got him into hot water!

No puppy yet, but we are still kind of looking. House hunting has taken most of our time up. I still do need to give you a buzz about the pup. Do you have a line on a good breeder or litter of pups?

Have a happy New Year Phil!

Nate
 
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