Post by: ghosthunter on November 30, 2012, 01:53:55 PM
Planing to teach my new pup to hunt out of the boat this summer. Like to find a means of self entry from the bow instead of stearn.
most stuff on the market does'nt look that good. Any home made ones out there?
Post by: Jim Sr. on November 30, 2012, 05:23:33 PM
Will get pics later & post it.
I've got one that is a work in progress, built from scrap angle iron, plywood & stuff I had laying around. It's not pretty but It'll work for me, I ain't tryin to impress anyone. It is attached to the transom, folds into the boat & will come off with 2 1/2" bolts, I may have to lengthen it or make another short step with a 6" rise though after I test it out.
Will get pics later & post it.
Here they are & like I said it is a work in progress, any positive criticism greatly accepted.
I used the existing bolts on the transom cover for a 12V trolling motor to attach it.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi108.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn11%2Fstealheadr%2FIMGP0791.jpg&hash=9c5d6d5c04cdaada28686d56e53e0258f95ec82c)
I offset it so I could fold it into the boat for transit mode.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi108.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn11%2Fstealheadr%2FIMGP0790.jpg&hash=f51fd9d4c588de3f463152a2892fbf0b4d08f680)
This is how it looks stowed from the front & it's heavy enough to not fly up while under power (I hope & may need to bungy it down)
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi108.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn11%2Fstealheadr%2FIMGP0789.jpg&hash=dc42a8a3cb4b4b3dfb4c6230a9c7f64ed01eb89f)
This is probably the only flawd area, if it failes it will fail here just need to keep an eye on it for a while.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi108.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn11%2Fstealheadr%2FIMGP0788.jpg&hash=e0b30efe89f1e15cd5a91466bd497da9dc628a21)
Post by: ghosthunter on November 30, 2012, 05:41:52 PM
I've got one that is a work in progress, built from scrap angle iron, plywood & stuff I had laying around. It's not pretty but It'll work for me, I ain't tryin to impress anyone. It is attached to the stern, folds into the boat & will come off with 2 bolts, I may have to lengthen it though after I test it out.
Will get pics later & post it.
Thanks I would like to see it.
Post by: ducksdogsdownriggers on December 01, 2012, 08:11:30 AM
Whatever you decide on for a ladder/ramp, do lots of practice with your pup in your shop/garage before you hit the water.
Post by: Jim Sr. on December 01, 2012, 02:00:35 PM
Not perfect, but better than the other 2 ladders I've used in the past. Have added some strips of carpet for better traction.
Whatever you decide on for a ladder/ramp, do lots of practice with your pup in your shop/garage before you hit the water.
The only problem I'd have with the detachable kind is forgettin to bring it in B-4 I takeoff!!! LOL
Post by: ghosthunter on December 02, 2012, 08:11:50 PM
I've got one that is a work in progress, built from scrap angle iron, plywood & stuff I had laying around. It's not pretty but It'll work for me, I ain't tryin to impress anyone. It is attached to the stern, folds into the boat & will come off with 2 bolts, I may have to lengthen it though after I test it out.
Will get pics later & post it.
I've got one that is a work in progress, built from scrap angle iron, plywood & stuff I had laying around. It's not pretty but It'll work for me, I ain't tryin to impress anyone. It is attached to the transom, folds into the boat & will come off with 2 1/2" bolts, I may have to lengthen it or make another short step with a 6" rise though after I test it out.
I
Will get pics later & post it.
Here they are & like I said it is a work in progress, any positive criticism greatly accepted.
I used the existing bolts on the transom cover for a 12V trolling motor to attach it.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi108.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn11%2Fstealheadr%2FIMGP0791.jpg&hash=9c5d6d5c04cdaada28686d56e53e0258f95ec82c)
I offset it so I could fold it into the boat for transit mode.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi108.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn11%2Fstealheadr%2FIMGP0790.jpg&hash=f51fd9d4c588de3f463152a2892fbf0b4d08f680)
This is how it looks stowed from the front & it's heavy enough to not fly up while under power (I hope & may need to bungy it down)
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi108.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn11%2Fstealheadr%2FIMGP0789.jpg&hash=dc42a8a3cb4b4b3dfb4c6230a9c7f64ed01eb89f)
This is probably the only flawd area, if it failes it will fail here just need to keep an eye on it for a while.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi108.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn11%2Fstealheadr%2FIMGP0788.jpg&hash=e0b30efe89f1e15cd5a91466bd497da9dc628a21)
Nice , I am going to try and find one for the bow.
Post by: ducksdogsdownriggers on December 03, 2012, 06:45:33 AM
The only problem I'd have with the detachable kind is forgettin to bring it in B-4 I takeoff!!! LOL
I never forget... haha, yeah right!
Post by: Happy Gilmore on December 03, 2012, 11:15:35 AM
The only problem I'd have with the detachable kind is forgettin to bring it in B-4 I takeoff!!! LOL
I never forget... haha, yeah right!
It was really weird. My brother in laws boat was really doggin' it when I was heading back for the boat ramp then, all of a sudden it popped up on a plane like it hit the turbo boost. I just thought it was running funny??? Got to the boat launch and had a rope about 15' long hanging from the bow. Huh? wait....ohh... I put the anchor down. Mysteriously, the rope reached exactly to the prop. He should get himself one of those prop guards/river runner to protect from loosing anchors. Or, not let brother in laws borrow boats.. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Jim Sr. on December 03, 2012, 10:40:31 PM