Duck Boat Blind

[NAW]

I’m in the process of building a duck blind for my 14’ aluminum boat.

 

I will be bending a custom frame out of ¾” galvanized EMT. To connect the frame together I want to use pre-fab’d metal brackets. I was hoping to use the same brackets that most boat cover frames are made from.

 

I’m trying to find some old junker boats that I can use to salvage parts.

 

I need 8 “T” joints to assemble the frame. I also need 8 mounting brackets to mount the frame to the boat.

 

Does anyone know where I can find a few old boats to salvage parts from??

 

I heard there are a few boat wreckers in the area (Simcoe County).

 

I did a quick Google search but didn’t find anything.

 

Thanks,

 

Tightlines, and straight shootin

Edited September 9, 2009 by F to the Is-H

[chinookhunter]

I found some on www.h2ocraft.com good site

[craigdritchie]

Sandy Cove Marine (off the 400 near Innisfil) has a boat recycling program. I'm not sure if they can help you out, but it would be worth a call.

[Sinker]

I used 1" emt conduit for mine.

 

 

[NAW]

Thanks for the tips.

 

I think there are some boat wreckers up off Hwy 11 around Orillia.

 

I think I'll head up there.

 

If I can't find anything, I like the idea of using the angle brackets you've shown there Sinker. Thanks for the pics.

 

My hunting partener has a simlar blind to what you've shown, and I'm trying to 1 up him

[misfish]

Just a ?

Would 1 inch PVC work aswell? The reason would be non conductive,if you were caught in a storm with lighting?

 

Look forward to seeing your finished set up.

[NAW]

1" PVC is a good idea. However, my current design has some long unsupported sections, and I don't think the PVC would be rigid enough. I want this thing to be tough as nails..

 

 

Thanks for the ideas though, very much appreciaded.

[ravinerat]

There is a "boat Graveyard" out in front of Burells Creek on Hwy 11. North bound lanes. Think it is around the 10th of Oro on your way to Orillia. The place I got my hwd has gone under now.

 

 

RR

[misfish]

There is a "boat Graveyard" out in front of Burells Creek on Hwy 11. North bound lanes. Think it is around the 10th of Oro on your way to Orillia. The place I got my hwd has gone under now.

 

 

RR

 

Don,

That place holds wrecks alright,and stolen boats.

 

Made the news a few months ago.

 

Sandy Cove would be a good bet.

[NAW]

I called Sandycove Marine, and they put me in contact with their boat recycling guy up in Honey Harbour.

 

Headin there on Saturday to get the parts I need.

 

Thanks again for the help.