Duck Blind Pontoon Boat

americanworkmule · August 4, 2009, 07:52 PM

Have any of you guys seen these? Does anyone know of a more economical approach to building one on your own?

I really dig the 12' size. Easy to tow and manage.
http://protatch.com/Duck%20Blind%20Pontoon.htm

teeroux · August 4, 2009, 08:58 PM

I use a pirogue (pronounced Pee-row) they can be made from most anything such as marine plywood and several places sell kits to make them.

Quick serch came up with this http://www.unclejohns.com/boat/

L_Killkenny · August 4, 2009, 09:11 PM

Here's what you are looking for: http://www.jemwatercraft.com/pontoon.php

The epoxy and fiberglass that is used in construction is a little pain in the butt till you learn some tricks but it very durable and works great.

I've built 4 canoes and pirogues using stitch and glue plywood construction

LK

Dr. Strangelove · August 5, 2009, 03:03 PM

Look on Craig's list, people are always trying to get rid of old pontoon boats.

.284 · August 5, 2009, 08:50 PM

+1 on finding an old one. Might give you some added enjoyment building your own custom blind.

Cope's Dist · August 6, 2009, 03:28 PM

I have lived at and still visit St. Marys Lake in Ohio. Not all that big of a lake but I have known guys there for years that "recycle" the family pontoon and get 5-10 more years out of the boat as a duck blind. They just remove any furniture or anything they dont want in the way and cover it. I have seen everything and anything used for covering from waterproof material to brush and twigs. They claim they're great and they always get their ducks too! I think it's cool.

srt 10 jimbo · August 21, 2009, 07:14 AM

Use my Brothers Air Boat down Here, He's got it painted green with sawgrass painted on the side and a mesh he pulls over the top.

pwelsh4hd · August 21, 2009, 09:21 AM

We bought an old pontoon about 25 yrs ago, used wire mesh to secure some natural grass camo from the area, and used it very successfully to duck hunt on the lake. We kept it anchored in a bay in a stand of grass and trees, about 30yrds from shore, and would just motor out to it in our john-boat in the morning (also made a little cubby attached to it to stash the john-boat). Worked quite well until many years later when a big flood rushed in and floated off the blind....we looked for it but never found it.

SKULLANDCROSSBONES65 · August 21, 2009, 06:10 PM

G'day.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwelsh4hd

used wire mesh to secure some natural grass camo from the area....Worked quite well until many years later when a big flood rushed in and floated off the blind....we looked for it but never found it.

lol. It is probably still there you just can't see it for the camo!

August 4, 2009, 07:52 PM	#1
americanworkmule Member Join Date: April 11, 2009 Posts: 38	Duck Blind Pontoon Boat Have any of you guys seen these? Does anyone know of a more economical approach to building one on your own? I really dig the 12' size. Easy to tow and manage. http://protatch.com/Duck%20Blind%20Pontoon.htm

August 5, 2009, 08:50 PM	#5
.284 Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2009 Location: davison, michigan Posts: 665	+1 on finding an old one. Might give you some added enjoyment building your own custom blind. __________________ Guns have only two enemies, rust and politicians! Deer are amazing creatures....so please don't burn the sauteed onions and I'll pass on the steak sauce, thank you.

August 6, 2009, 03:28 PM	#6
Cope's Dist Member Join Date: October 8, 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 26	More out there than you think... I have lived at and still visit St. Marys Lake in Ohio. Not all that big of a lake but I have known guys there for years that "recycle" the family pontoon and get 5-10 more years out of the boat as a duck blind. They just remove any furniture or anything they dont want in the way and cover it. I have seen everything and anything used for covering from waterproof material to brush and twigs. They claim they're great and they always get their ducks too! I think it's cool. __________________ You can reach us at 866 523 2673 or www.copesdistributing.com

August 21, 2009, 07:14 AM	#7
srt 10 jimbo Senior Member Join Date: September 10, 2008 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 955	Use my Brothers Air Boat down Here, He's got it painted green with sawgrass painted on the side and a mesh he pulls over the top. Last edited by srt 10 jimbo; August 21, 2009 at 09:47 PM.

August 21, 2009, 09:21 AM	#8
pwelsh4hd Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2005 Location: Idaho Posts: 146	We bought an old pontoon about 25 yrs ago, used wire mesh to secure some natural grass camo from the area, and used it very successfully to duck hunt on the lake. We kept it anchored in a bay in a stand of grass and trees, about 30yrds from shore, and would just motor out to it in our john-boat in the morning (also made a little cubby attached to it to stash the john-boat). Worked quite well until many years later when a big flood rushed in and floated off the blind....we looked for it but never found it. __________________ "Government is not a solution to our problem, government is the problem" - Ronald Reagan

August 4, 2009, 08:58 PM	#2
teeroux Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2006 Posts: 1,512	I use a pirogue (pronounced Pee-row) they can be made from most anything such as marine plywood and several places sell kits to make them. Quick serch came up with this http://www.unclejohns.com/boat/

August 4, 2009, 09:11 PM	#3
L_Killkenny Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,676	Here's what you are looking for: http://www.jemwatercraft.com/pontoon.php The epoxy and fiberglass that is used in construction is a little pain in the butt till you learn some tricks but it very durable and works great. I've built 4 canoes and pirogues using stitch and glue plywood construction LK

August 5, 2009, 03:03 PM	#4
Dr. Strangelove Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2008 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 1,436	Look on Craig's list, people are always trying to get rid of old pontoon boats.