Hey all,
First time posting here. I just traded my 12 foot v hull for a 1432 Jon.
I'm planning on using it to fish and duck hunt a small river in the Willamette valley (Oregon).
I REALIZE that a 32" wide boat is not ideal, so please refrain from recommending I get a wider boat.
The slimmer body allows me to maneuver better and I like the smaller width for the low water levels in the summer. I have a 9.5 hp evinrude, and I have two swivel seats in addition to the (crappy) one mounted in the photo. I'm looking for help and ideas on how to improve this boat for my needs.. Here is the list, bring on the advice!
-painting properly (oil based? Spray on?)
-decking (what type plywood, how to seal?)
-whether to take out the middle seat or not
-stabilizing for standing in (while duck hunting/sitting position to standing)
-building a wooden gunnel for storage and accessories
-building a duck blind (I'm thinking scissor out of conduit)
-how/where to mount my swivel seats for two duck hunters
Thanks for any advice!
First time posting here. I just traded my 12 foot v hull for a 1432 Jon.
I'm planning on using it to fish and duck hunt a small river in the Willamette valley (Oregon).
I REALIZE that a 32" wide boat is not ideal, so please refrain from recommending I get a wider boat.
The slimmer body allows me to maneuver better and I like the smaller width for the low water levels in the summer. I have a 9.5 hp evinrude, and I have two swivel seats in addition to the (crappy) one mounted in the photo. I'm looking for help and ideas on how to improve this boat for my needs.. Here is the list, bring on the advice!
-painting properly (oil based? Spray on?)
-decking (what type plywood, how to seal?)
-whether to take out the middle seat or not
-stabilizing for standing in (while duck hunting/sitting position to standing)
-building a wooden gunnel for storage and accessories
-building a duck blind (I'm thinking scissor out of conduit)
-how/where to mount my swivel seats for two duck hunters
Thanks for any advice!