NAW Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinookhunter Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 I found some on www.h2ocraft.com good site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigdritchie Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 I used 1" emt conduit for mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravinerat Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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