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Attaching the floor to the chines. (2004 Boats)

The sides are attached to the chines. The boat is now ready for the bow and transom to be fitted. (2003 Boat)

After the floor is attached to the chines the sides are attached. The bow and transom are then custom fit to the boat. (2004 Boats)

Once the bow and transom are fitted, the bow and stern bulkhead are cut and fitted. Notice the transom is doubled up to handle the stress of an outboard motor. (2004 Boats)

By adding an extra cockpit knee I am able to add a pushpole rack that runs the length of the boat, just under the gunnel. By cutting out an oval in the rear knee and attaching a "U" to the floor I am able to create a gunrack that will accept either a gun in a case or just a gun. These cutouts will be eventually lined with neoprene. (2004 Boats)

The boat has two compartments built into the design, one located forward of the bow bulkhead and one located behind the stern bulkhead. The rear compartment is separated into 3 sections. The outer sections are filled with 2-part foam for emergency floatation. The middle section will house the gas tank. The 3/4"dividers also serve the dual purpose of adding strength and support to the transom. (2004 Boats)

This view allows you to see how the front compartment is divided into three sections as well. The outer sections will be filled with 2-part foam for emergency floatation. In the center you can see where the battery tray will go, as this helps with evening the load of the boat. The center also serves as a limited amount of dry storage. (2004 Boats)

Here you can see where the compartment is filled with foam. Also note I use flexible conduit through the foamed sections to make for a neat, clean electrical job. (2004 Boats)

After the compartments are framed in and filled with foam I apply a 2-part epoxy bedliner to the floor of the boat. This serves the purpose of protecting the floor of the boat as well as adding traction. (2004 Boats)

Here you can see the vents that are installed into the rear of the battery compartment. This allows for the venting of potentially dangerous hydrogen gas that is released as a 12V battery is charged (2004 Boats)

Here is a view into what will be the hatch located on the front compartment. In it you can see the completed electrical work complete with quick-snap battery connectors and mounted battery tray (2004 Boats)

Here you can see where the controls for all electrical work in the boat are located. There are 3 convienently located 12v auxillary plugs located throughout the boat as well as running lights, interior LED lights (6), fog lights and bilge pump. (2004 Boats)

Here is a view into the rear compartment where the gas tank will be located. I have covered all exposed electrical work with weatherproof conduit boxes for safety. (2004 Boats)

Here is a close up view of the LED strip lights that are used in the boat. There are 6 of these lights used, 5 in the cockpit and 1 located in the bow storage compartment. (2004 Boats)

This picture shows the interior finished. The bedliner has been applied, the cockpit bracing and framing installed, painted and all electrical work done. (2004 Boats)

After a coat of epoxy the boat will be ready for fiberglassing. The front compartment will have a raised lockable hatch (2004 Boats)

Completed Duckhunter minus painting. Note the grass rails constructed of sturdy 1" lumber. These to me make this boat (2004 boats)

Here is a view of the finished front deck. (2004 Boats)

Buddy of mine getting started spraying the primer. (2004 Boats)

A shot of the Duckhunter from the side as I was finishing up the primer.

Looking down the center of the boat with the optional flapper boards installed.

Completed boat except for painting. (2003 Boat)

Just a picture to give you an idea of what my camo pattern looks like. (2004 Boats)

(2004 Boat)

This view of my personal boat gives you an idea of the camo job that I do. You can have your boat camoflaged or it can be painted one color (2003 Boat)

Here you can see how easy the boat is to camo with natural vegatation using the grassing rails. (2003 Boat)

Here is a picture of my boat on the water after a sucessful morning hunt. Not your average "stick-out-like-a-sore-thumb" boat blind!

Nice morning for the Piedmont of NC!