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  1. Todd Painton

    Senate Bill 787. Federal Seizure of ALL water.

    I just did a quick search for "787" and did not find anything. Sorry if this is a repost but it's very important. Russ Feingold, Democrat, Wisconsin, has proposed Bill (787) that will make all water federal property and all lands affecting that water subject to federal regulation. That...
  2. Todd Painton

    Wisconsin Cougar? Pelican Lake. Myth?

    Got this in the email. I am well aware of internet rumors and wanted to know if anyone had heard about this and can verify. I have talked to many people who have seen cougars and cougar tracks in Wisconsin. The DNR sticks by their claim that there are no cougars. This was evidently taken in...
  3. Todd Painton

    Sneak box layout blind.

    Not sure how many of you have discovered Sketchup by Google but it is awesome and free. Very easy to learn and a great tool for desinging things. I was wanting to design a simple low blind for a sneak boat similar to a BB2/3, scaup, DS15 and I wanted something easy to set up and something that...
  4. Todd Painton

    Prospective Study on Plywood characteristics.

    This thread is a result of the conversations in other threads which have been addressing the values both economically and structurally of various types of plywood, both BS1088 Marine grade and Non-Marine grade. The method will be a blinded prospective comparson of the plywoods of various...
  5. Todd Painton

    Places to train your Retiever close to Appleton, WI!

    For those of you in the fox valley.. I posted this on dhc and thought it would be rude of me not to include it here since I get so much good information from you guys.. I hope it might help at least ONE of you..... This is one I wish I would have read 3 years ago. It is tough to train a...
  6. Todd Painton

    Motor Size and boat size question.

    This question is in regard to a Classic BBSB. I have talked with Ksherbine and read the threads that regard USCG testing and that the 14' boat is rated for 500# and 7hp. I completely understand that he is limited somewhat in his recommendations due to liability so I wanted to open the question...
  7. Todd Painton

    What boat? Round TWO!

    Yes, I know you're asking, "WTH? He just posted this question and after lengthy hemming and hawing he finally told us all he was going to build a BBIII!" I know, I know then I went out last week and ended up pushing a boat the same size and draft through weeds. Damned if I am going to...
  8. Todd Painton

    Add movment to your decoys cheaply and simply.

    I posted this on duckhuntingchat a while ago. I thought it might be appreciated here. it will add great movement to all shell decoys and could even be used on full bodies. Go to hardware store and purchase a 3 foot long segment of aluminum cylinder. I estimate it's about 1/4 inch...
  9. Todd Painton

    Motor specs for BBIII?

    I've seen the thread with regard to horsepower and the BBIII. It seems most want at least 30hp on board and I have seen the problems with accomadating this based on availablity of 2 strokes in this range and the weight limit. I REALLY do not want to have to modify the plans. I would love...
  10. Todd Painton

    Boat building Bug

    First off, I want to thank Dellamater for getting me intwined in this expensive hobby. Had it not been for you Eric I might actually have some vacation money. This summer I built a Pirogue and had a blast doing it. I was so intimidated by the scarfing process and it turned out to be the...
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