St. Lawerence Duck Boat - Continued

GregL

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I finally had sometime, so I pulled the old wooden blind off the boat yesterday. I think each side was 30-40lbs so I think I managed to pull some weight from her :)
One of the previous owners screwed in 3/4" plywood floor.

I think I will pull these plywood floors and silicone the screw holes. I'm not sure why someone would do this, maybe to keep their feet warmer?

I've decided to not cut the seat out and just try to find a seat I can use on the middle seat when hunting with my dog behind me.

I'd like to make a dodger for this boat. I'm just trying to source the material here in Ontario.

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I never noticed this before but there are 2 runners down the underside of the hull. I don't know if they are original or someone added them.

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Transom seems ok but I think this will need to be sealed up eventually or she's gonna get soft.
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Good morning, Greg~


Glad to see you are back at it - getting ready for the Fall.


Those "runners" look sound to my eye. I am guessing they were molded in at the factory. Strictly speaking, they are "strakes". Their purpose is two-fold. They provide longitudinal stiffness to the bottom of the hull (if inside the hull they would be "stringers"). They also provide directional stability, helping the boat stay on track when going forward but especially to prevent skidding sideways when in a turn at high speed.


All the best,


SJS


 
Thanks Steve! I see some chipping on them but I think it will be ok for this year and I'll give it the winter and summer to dry out then I'll flip and do some patching.
 
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