Need a new boat what do you use and where did you get it??

[fudge]

I'm looking to get a new boat for duck hunting as the blow up I use has had it. I would like a small sneek boat but am having problems finding one up here. What do you use and where did you get it?? I'm also thinking of a small jon boat???? what do u think??? Thanx

[7mag700]

I had a Porta-Bote folding boat for a while. It was olive drab, low profile, and lightweight. Always thought it would make a good hunting boat.

7m7

[870]

john boats are the way to go. they come in a nice dark olive color, and they are super low and easy to hide. I would get a 12 footer. the 10 we use right now is just a bit small, but does a great job for one man. plus the flat skiffs don't need to much power because they are not pushing a lot of water

[Angus]

plus the flat skiffs don't need to much power because they are not pushing a lot of water

Well I guess you learn something new everyday. I always thought that the flat bottom boats have to push more water 'cause their bottom is always in the water. Whereas, V hulled boats, when they get up on plane, have less of the bottom surface area in the water.

Either way, I agree with 870, jon boats are the way to go.

[870]

there are always some cheap ones on craigslist in bellingham or around there for around 300$

[rbduck]

Try this site....... Gatorboats.com

I built the one called Big Momma. Plans cost $25.00. Ther are about a dozen different styles including sneak boats. Mine is great. Not hard to build either.

Ron

[Dutch]

rbduck that looks pretty cool ,can you handle it by yourself? I like the stability that it appears to have, plus I can fix it with glue ,

[Mr. Dean]

I'm looking to get a new boat for duck hunting as the blow up I use has had it. I would like a small sneek boat but am having problems finding one up here. What do you use and where did you get it?? I'm also thinking of a small jon boat???? what do u think??? Thanx

I just bought a Zodiac last weekend; I'll try it out for duckin'.
How did you like your Blow-Up?

My appeal to it, is for its compactness and that it'll serve multiple uses.

[rbduck]

rbduck that looks pretty cool ,can you handle it by yourself? I like the stability that it appears to have, plus I can fix it with glue ,

This boat will turn on its own axis, great handling boat. My partner only has one arm and has no trouble with it either.

Ron

[aironly]

I've been looking at the spratley boats
very nicely made
www.spratleyboats.com