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 10ft Jon Boat Blind Project
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01/15/13 08:02 PM
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Cole P
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My Grandpa gave me this 10ft Lowe Jon Boat because he's a awsome :thumbsup: .  Painted it camouflage... Where did it go?  I made this rig by copying everybody else's best ideas. Thanks!  Added some camo netting...  Raffia grass rules.  I almost forgot ducks fly... Probably need a... roof!   After I finish covering roof with grass and sides I'm FINISHED. Lot's of hours in this; hope it works. Could anyone suggest a motor for me? Trying to decide between troller/ 4-6hp outboard.
Last edited by Cole P; 01/15/13 09:07 PM.
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Re: 10ft Jon Boat Blind Project
[Re: Cole P]
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01/15/13 08:15 PM
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SweetTea
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That bad boy turned out nice
OMG, this is the best slumber party ever!
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Re: 10ft Jon Boat Blind Project
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01/15/13 08:33 PM
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etexmudbug
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Re: 10ft Jon Boat Blind Project
[Re: Cole P]
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01/15/13 08:33 PM
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lax1199
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Nice! Love the folding blind design! would you mind sharing what you used and how you built it? been looking to put one on my jon boat
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Re: 10ft Jon Boat Blind Project
[Re: lax1199]
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01/15/13 09:05 PM
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Cole P
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I used 1/2" EMT Conduit for the frame; a lot of people will tell you to use 3/4", but this is for a 10ft jon boat so weight was an issue. I used the pre-made 90 deg. fittings and joints they have. I used a couple sheets of 22 gauge steel to make the hinges. Bolted everything together; through some camo netting over it and zip tied it down. Then I applied the raffia by zip tying it to the camo netting. I used C Clamps to hold the frame to the boat.
Last edited by Cole P; 01/15/13 10:08 PM.
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Re: 10ft Jon Boat Blind Project
[Re: Cole P]
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01/16/13 12:58 AM
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lax1199
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Re: 10ft Jon Boat Blind Project
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01/16/13 02:33 AM
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Cody Malone
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HF Whitetail / Exotic / S. African Safaris
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Re: 10ft Jon Boat Blind Project
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01/16/13 02:34 AM
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Cody Malone
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Look into sceduled 40 PVC for less weight
HF Whitetail / Exotic / S. African Safaris
Proudly Sponsored by:
Horizon Firearms / Swarovski Optiks / Under Armour / Yeti Coolers / Costa Del Mar / Havalon Knives
Malone Outdoors, LLC
C/254-722-9031 or E/ maloneoutdoors@yahoo.com
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Re: 10ft Jon Boat Blind Project
[Re: Cody Malone]
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01/16/13 03:00 AM
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treeclimbe_86
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Aim small, miss small.  
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Re: 10ft Jon Boat Blind Project
[Re: treeclimbe_86]
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01/16/13 03:40 AM
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Trout-killer
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Just a question but will a motor fit over the hinge on your blind and still mount to the transom? And if it does will you still have enough room to raise your blind properly?
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Re: 10ft Jon Boat Blind Project
[Re: Trout-killer]
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01/16/13 03:57 AM
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Hopedale
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Looks good but you've added weight to a boat that was already limited. Make me think of
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Re: 10ft Jon Boat Blind Project
[Re: Hopedale]
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01/16/13 05:03 AM
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Cole P
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Just a question but will a motor fit over the hinge on your blind and still mount to the transom? And if it does will you still have enough room to raise your blind properly? Yes it's fine I'll have some pics up soon. Looks good but you've added weight to a boat that was already limited. Make me think of Haha yeah I know what you mean. I will definitely be in this thing by myself.
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