kara hummer boat

[moosetracks91]

was looking at building this for this season

read on some other forums that the plans might not be able to be ordered or people didnt know if he still sold these

if i someone could answer this for me or possibly sell me there plans i would greatly appreachate it.

thanks

[moosetracks91]

can i get an opinion at least on if i should go ahead and try to order it?

[Mike L]

Hang in there for awhile, if someone has any info they will post up for ya.
I just did a google search and came up with this link ? It might give you some answers ?

http://www.icefishingmichigan.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2732103

[raisinrat]

I could draw you up some up I got a design in mind for that style boat how long you want it?

It is basically a kayak but a bit wider. Should be able to push pole it well.

[moosetracks91]

Raisinrat you kno I just might have to take you up on that offer sometime. Have you hurd of the devlin boats? If you go to there website for some reason it says for materials is thousand of dollars. I just didn't understand why this was.

I'm actually probably going to go with the duckhunter model boat from www.gatorboats.com

That boat is right around the size and length that I could actually use it for and only is around 500 to build.

I just didn't know why that boat is around that price when the devlin boats are thousands of dollars?
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[raisinrat]

It is the type of construction. If is a plywood boat they can be made very cheaply. But if it it strip construction that can get pricey. It all comes down to the wood you use and the style of how you are building it. I got a pretty simple design in mind that is pretty close to Karma hummer. there is a ton of options out there for boat design.

[Bmac]

If you are interested in buying a gator boat already built, I have one that another forum member (thedude) built. I bought it from him and just don't have time to use it. I have been going to list it for sale but haven't gotten to it yet. I could package it with a trailer and an older 5 hp motor or just the boat. If you are interested, shoot me an email and I'll send pictures.

[moosetracks91]

Originally Posted by raisinrat

It is the type of construction. If is a plywood boat they can be made very cheaply. But if it it strip construction that can get pricey. It all comes down to the wood you use and the style of how you are building it. I got a pretty simple design in mind that is pretty close to Karma hummer. there is a ton of options out there for boat design.

That's the thing from what I read there both plywood and then fiberglassed over. I just need to learn basic designing of boat then ill will draw up my own. What's the design your drawing up look like?
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[raisinrat]

Think karma, Momarsh, kayak and layout boat

[moosetracks91]

Originally Posted by raisinrat

Think karma, Momarsh, kayak and layout boat

That will look pretty good. So your putting a motor on it I take it? Building it out of plywood?
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[raisinrat]

I was talking about the idea for your boat design not the one I am working on for myself lol. Thats going to be a secret for a little bit longer lol

[smithsc1]

I've been fooling around building boats for about 4 years now. I think that if you can drown where you'll hunt, buy a professionally designed plan. Same idea with adding a motor of any size. There are some pretty significant design/engineering questions in both cases. If your going to float accross a 1 foot deep cut corn field, a wooden box would work.

My advice: Carefully define your actual needs and budget. If you can do this clearly on paper, I'm quite sure the best design will pop out. A good deal on a used aluminum canoe would be cheaper though. I picked up a sportspal for $350.00.

When it comes to materials, you get what you pay for. You pay for the longevity and ease of working with the material.

Gator boats are based on lumber yard materials with a simple assembly process. Boats anyone can build. The materails everyone can get at a local lumber yard. (1X4 pine and ABX plywood to be specific.) When you start substituting high end materials the weight can drop and the durablility increases.

Devlin boats are designed to be the top of the line for very specific needs. For instance, Devlin has a 10' design that can be powered by a good size motor is really easy to blend into a shoreline, and is very comfortable for a few dozen decoys and a small retriever. Devlin builders tend to build boats for a lifetime of use. Devlin uses high end marine plywood, epoxy, and fiberglass cloth.

Also consider the hours you will put into the build. Some guys have tons of extra time, some guys don't.

Feel free to PM me, I check back every few days or so.

Good luck and have fun. Building boats is very enjoyable.

Scott

[raisinrat]

I think finally found a great supplier of wood for the boats. Only problem hour and half away but still cheaper then having it delivered by them by a lot. And the best prices I have seen for the thickness I have been looking at. I mean really good!

[Bow Hunter Brandon]

Originally Posted by raisinrat

I think finally found a great supplier of wood for the boats. Only problem hour and half away but still cheaper then having it delivered by them by a lot. And the best prices I have seen for the thickness I have been looking at. I mean really good!

Do share. I need to pick up a sheet of 3/4 and am down state for the next few days.

[Ken Martin]

http://www.myduckboatplans.com/