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[GrumpyDuck]

Originally Posted by FLexpat

Wow - never considered a 23 for ducks/geese. Interesting - I like it for bigger water - how does the dog get in? Looks like the PO implemented side drains like the 25; you might want to look at other options if the deck has not been raised. Looks like it is not so heavily (re?)built that it is way out of balance so it could be easy- if you want a console maybe think about a very small skiff style one. Tabs might help for the clients to stay a bit drier on quartering seas.

My dog has been using the swim platform to get in and out while she's working - though getting in takes me grabbing her vest to get her all the way in when she comes back with a duck.

Balance seems pretty good on her own but she does like to lean if weight isn't distributed evenly. I've been shifting customers around as needed on the run to and from wherever we've been hunting at. They all sit forward anyway, so the only one who gets wet is me. It takes pretty rough water for that to happen so I'm not sure if tabs are something I want to get into yet.

The side drains seem a little sketchy to me and I can't tell if the deck has been raised or not, but I don't *think* it has.

As far as the console goes smaller is better since it needs to be out of the way. I haven't been able to find anything that suits my needs so that's the first thing I'll assemble and glass on my own. Initially I was considering plain plywood or perhaps coosa but now I'm leaning towards pre-coated composite of some sort to save on labor and time. Just need enough space for steering, throttle, simple gauges and a GPS.