Boat Build

[g0nef1sshn]

I will need more material, maybe for the anniversary, but... here is a sketch I got from another boat trolling more of google. Its not to scale by any means, and 90% concealment and cover is the goal. This is a sketch for the frame work idea. More practical than the garage door rails I think. But I still like that idea too.

The rear deck and bow are not covered in this. Its half a scissor rail from port to starboard. Probably a larger pipe than the rest of the pieces. A small scissor front wall will pop up off that with two center supports. And a small scissor roof will fold forward.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Ever see a Vhull with pontoon rails/walls around it? Well you might if the seller does hold onto these for me until Friday! He said no problem. Plans might have already changed for the blind. Its a complete set of them for a 20foot pontoon boat. How exactly I am going to do it is not known yet. I need to get the measurements and all first. There will probably be some modifications needed. This will cut cost down of needing more Ripstop material.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

So i picked up the pontoon walls and might even have a lead on a motor now to pick up next weekend. have some cleaning and planing to do now.

The plan for now is to paint the same scheme as the boat. The pic with the curved piece I may try and figure a way to do shock hinges like a topper lid to have a flip top roof?

anyway I have some more fun to work on now!

Ripstop stuff came in too!

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Sitting on the bench seat is head level/view through the top wall and the top of the rail. If can work it right it can be a floating concealed island if needed. pretty excited in working this part of the project.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

played a little today. wet sanded one wall to get it clean and primed some and painted alittle. have to pick up some more paint.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Got one wall painted today. Once I figure out how to get it mounted Ill do the rest of the cammo for it. Then Ill do the other side.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

got a little carried away tonight....

 

[Chewbaka81]

That looks awesome.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Thanks chewy,

Got the mounting brackets started and need to pick up some more hardware. I riveted angle to the walls and bolted them through the gunnel so I can remove if needed.

Ill probably figure out some more mounting for the inside for added strength when trailering around. I dont want this to go anywhere on the highway.

 

[tsharp]

I think you on to something good that we may see on many duck boats now. You should of put patent on it someone going to steel your idea and make millions on it. I really like it no wet camo grass or anything whipping you in the face while riding to the hunting hole.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

I think you on to something good that we may see on many duck boats now. You should of put patent on it someone going to steel your idea and make millions on it. I really like it no wet camo grass or anything whipping you in the face while riding to the hunting hole.

No patent yet, millions would be nice too! I like it cause it will cut down on the wind and a roof will keep me dry!

got some more done today...

 

[tsharp]

I'll tell you what I really like your idea! You can hide from the wind and rain. If you have kids they will enjoy it more also.

 

[tucker80]

Wonder if you could hinge the sides to fold down while trailering and be able to fold them up and lock in place once on the water. Either way, that's an awesome way to go. Thought anymore on the top?

 

[Beta Tau789]

add some weatherstrip to the bottom of the pontoon panels and it could help keep any splash out. I like the hinge idea as well. looks great though. Maybe add a tuna tower to scout from. lol

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Wonder if you could hinge the sides to fold down while trailering and be able to fold them up and lock in place once on the water. Either way, that's an awesome way to go. Thought anymore on the top?

I dont think i could get the walls as sturdy if i went the hinged route. The wall i did first im pretty confident isnt goin anywhere while driving. I have a few ideas for the top. Might use the doors i have from the pontoon on hinges or do something with conduit. Not sure yet on that one.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

add some weatherstrip to the bottom of the pontoon panels and it could help keep any splash out. I like the hinge idea as well. looks great though. Maybe add a tuna tower to scout from. lol

Theres already a lip around the gunnel that should keep the water out. I dont know about the tuna tower, but maybe a drone landing pad would work!

 

[Woodsedgefarm]

Here are some similar blinds for ideas.

Fixed
http://www.gatortraxboats.com/boat-models/gators-camp/gators-camp-boat.html

Foldable
http://explorebeavertail.com/fliptopblind.html

Home made

http://www.duckhuntingchat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=47094

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Thanks for the links woods. I keep bouncing between the first and 2nd one. I gotta get the boat back out this weekend and walk around in it more to get a better idea of how i can make either of those work more.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Put backing plates to the mounts. They all went under the gunnel. the front two brackets hit the same plate. Have enough camo a little more 1 1/2 times. Walls are solid now!

 

[g0nef1sshn]

pic heavy, sorry a fun day today.... woohoo im 34!