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Jode -

A rig of Beanegat decoys to use with the sneakbox would put the project over the top.

Not only would it draw lots of folks attention, but would work just fine during gunning season.

About the oars. How do you decide upon the correct length and shape of the oars? Is there info from the boats history in that regard?

Cuz it sure looks as though with the right oars, and placement, that old sneakbox could really Move. I always enjoyed rowing my old sneakbox. Warms a person up, and puts a smile on yer face.



Here a few not very good photo's of the Bill Brown Black Duck. I didn't dust it off real good. The light stuff on the decoy is dust.

Even with a rather large lead pad. The decoy weight is 1lb.11oz. Just makes me shake my head...


Best regards
Vince




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My wife speaks of banning me from this website.
Y'all post pictures of dogs and so then I want a retriever all the more.
Post pictures of building boats and now I want to build my own boat.
Now restoring a boat is coming to mind, I'm sure the wife would disapprove another project.

Can't wait to see it all finished up and the pictures from now until that point
 
Vince Pagliaroli said:
Jode -

A rig of Beanegat decoys to use with the sneakbox would put the project over the top.

Not only would it draw lots of folks attention, but would work just fine during gunning season.

About the oars. How do you decide upon the correct length and shape of the oars? Is there info from the boats history in that regard?

Cuz it sure looks as though with the right oars, and placement, that old sneakbox could really Move. I always enjoyed rowing my old sneakbox. Warms a person up, and puts a smile on yer face.



Here a few not very good photo's of the Bill Brown Black Duck. I didn't dust it off real good. The light stuff on the decoy is dust.

Even with a rather large lead pad. The decoy weight is 1lb.11oz. Just makes me shake my head...


Best regards
Vince
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Wow, just a cool decoy!

I may make a rig of Brant if I can find the time.then row out to a low tide bar and shoot a bird.

Oars I have not decided on size or shape. A friend has a 10 foot Sam hunt box with original oars. I will try them out before I make a decision
 
benp said:
My wife speaks of banning me from this website.
Y'all post pictures of dogs and so then I want a retriever all the more.
Post pictures of building boats and now I want to build my own boat.
Now restoring a boat is coming to mind, I'm sure the wife would disapprove another project.

Can't wait to see it all finished up and the pictures from now until that point
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Haha! That?s funny. You just need better hiding skills, that?s all. Behind sheds and under tarps work great.
 
jode hillman said:
benp said:
My wife speaks of banning me from this website.
Y'all post pictures of dogs and so then I want a retriever all the more.
Post pictures of building boats and now I want to build my own boat.
Now restoring a boat is coming to mind, I'm sure the wife would disapprove another project.

Can't wait to see it all finished up and the pictures from now until that point
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Haha! That?s funny. You just need better hiding skills, that?s all. Behind sheds and under tarps work great.
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Ok great
 
Tom Whitehurst said:
Dave- that is great set of Irons, I bet that caulking mallet sings a sweet tune.
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Tom, I have not had an opportunity to try my hand yet. Watched many a video on YouTube. I have a buddy who got me interested in vintage tools that always looks out for boat building tools for me. He picked these up at an auction for around $50 I think. The box came with them along with a couple pages from a reference book or advertisement describing each of the irons. Some day I hope to mess with a boat large enough to do some caulking. My Sam Hunt BBSB had some caulking in the seams, though most was missing. I determined that a trailered boat will not do well as a caulked boat as it will work the seams too much. I filled and glassed the BBSB. Lost it's personality, added a bunch of weight, but is indestructible now! I didn't know as much then, today I would have addressed it differently, and am anxious to see how Jode addresses this project.
 
Dave Diefenderfer said:
Tom Whitehurst said:
Dave- that is great set of Irons, I bet that caulking mallet sings a sweet tune.
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Tom, I have not had an opportunity to try my hand yet. Watched many a video on YouTube. I have a buddy who got me interested in vintage tools that always looks out for boat building tools for me. He picked these up at an auction for around $50 I think. The box came with them along with a couple pages from a reference book or advertisement describing each of the irons. Some day I hope to mess with a boat large enough to do some caulking. My Sam Hunt BBSB had some caulking in the seams, though most was missing. I determined that a trailered boat will not do well as a caulked boat as it will work the seams too much. I filled and glassed the BBSB. Lost it's personality, added a bunch of weight, but is indestructible now! I didn't know as much then, today I would have addressed it differently, and am anxious to see how Jode addresses this project.
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You ?stole? those irons for $50. Carvel planked boats really need to stay in the water to stay dry. Interlude makes a great seam compound, the brown stuff is the one to use underwater.
 
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