Hey Everyone,
I'm new to your site and wanted to say hello. I've done a lot of reading and searching through and like what I see. Most recently I like the post from Chief Darren P regarding regulations on boats. I've been waterfowl hunting for four years now and while most of my hunting has been on private land or with a guide service, I want to be able to access more public areas. While I've only been going after waterfowl for four years I am not a stranger to hunting and scouting. I enjoy hunting deer, turkey, upland birds, and will do dog training in between.
SO...the main reason for joining is because I have begun my first boat build and, like many, would like to ask a few questions from those who have done this a time or two. I spent a couple months at the beginning of the year trying to decide what type of boat I would need for the applications I am using it for. I then found and purchased the designs for the Kara Hummer and like most that have come before me I have designed options on the boat in order to fit my hunting needs.
I'm not one to rush into things and don't feel rushed to complete the project as it will likely not but used until the 2013 hunting season. I'm doing this so I can spread my costs out over the year rather than making a major investment, putting it together quickly, and then regretting the end product. I'm interested in feedback but can not guarantee I will use ever bit that comes in. This is not to offend anyone (I'm not going to ignore safety) but some input may not fit my needs.
I've already started the project about a month ago and will be making some changes because like I said I'm new to this and I want to make sure I get it right rather than having a disaster. Pictures will be added soon but they may be ones from before the changes are made. I have the overall frame of the boat put together at this point and will be looking to get plywood, epoxy resin, and fiberglass soon.
If you've made it this far thank you for the read. I know sometimes its easy to read a few sentences and move on.
Thanks
Luke
I'm new to your site and wanted to say hello. I've done a lot of reading and searching through and like what I see. Most recently I like the post from Chief Darren P regarding regulations on boats. I've been waterfowl hunting for four years now and while most of my hunting has been on private land or with a guide service, I want to be able to access more public areas. While I've only been going after waterfowl for four years I am not a stranger to hunting and scouting. I enjoy hunting deer, turkey, upland birds, and will do dog training in between.
SO...the main reason for joining is because I have begun my first boat build and, like many, would like to ask a few questions from those who have done this a time or two. I spent a couple months at the beginning of the year trying to decide what type of boat I would need for the applications I am using it for. I then found and purchased the designs for the Kara Hummer and like most that have come before me I have designed options on the boat in order to fit my hunting needs.
I'm not one to rush into things and don't feel rushed to complete the project as it will likely not but used until the 2013 hunting season. I'm doing this so I can spread my costs out over the year rather than making a major investment, putting it together quickly, and then regretting the end product. I'm interested in feedback but can not guarantee I will use ever bit that comes in. This is not to offend anyone (I'm not going to ignore safety) but some input may not fit my needs.
I've already started the project about a month ago and will be making some changes because like I said I'm new to this and I want to make sure I get it right rather than having a disaster. Pictures will be added soon but they may be ones from before the changes are made. I have the overall frame of the boat put together at this point and will be looking to get plywood, epoxy resin, and fiberglass soon.
If you've made it this far thank you for the read. I know sometimes its easy to read a few sentences and move on.
Thanks
Luke
