The blind is attached with rivet nuts and also mounts I made to attach to the t-rail

 

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Used my new found sewing skills to make a cover for the back.

 

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Can hunt 2-3 people comfortably

 

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Sorry for the sideways pictures, I can figure out how to weld aluminum but not rotate the pictures. They look fine before I upload them.

 

I attached fencing on the outside and plan to use natural vegetation on it. The blind is also removable. It comes off in 2 pieces. I actually have put it on the boat a few times by myself, but it takes a lot swearing trying to lift the tall side up there.

 

Looks awesome man!!! Would love to come see it in person sometime!! Any inside pictures?

 

I tried to take some, but they didn't turn out. I will try again next time I pull it out of the garage. I will only have it on there for a few more days. I plan on sticking the blind in a friend's barn for the next 4-5 months, so if you want to see it, let me know

 

What was your final cost on material?

 

I kept every receipt that I had from buying materials. Without the cost of the spool gun, I have just over $1300 in it. This includes paint, hinges, rivet nuts, fabric, rivets, paint gun, rivet nut tool, everything. I also had to go out and buy more square tubing because I rebuilt the doors once (they weren't wide enough). I also have an extra sheet of aluminum skin left over.

After building it, I completely understand why blind builders charge as much as they do.

 

Nice build! I remember the first time I tried welding. My beads weren't near as nice as yours! :lol:

 

That's awesome. Good work.

 

Great blind, and good looking welds. That blind will last for years. MWDB

 

Nice work!!!! That thing looks great!!!! Looks like it'll be nice and warm in the winter! Great job T! Now I know who in comin to when I need a new blind built!haha

 

I think that turned out awesome if you ask me. I recently got an F4 that I want to do something similar to if I can ever find that time. Did you put any shelves inside?

 

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No I didn't. I thought about it, but I want to keep the weight down. I may add some later. My boat will be underpowered with this blind, people, dog, and gear. I have a stock 37HP Boss on it.

Very nice, how long is that boat? Do you just unsnap the rear cover when motoring? QUOTE]

18'
The rear cover has a very large zipper going down the center. There are only snaps where it connects to the boat. It is screwed to the blind itself, so it can't blow off the boat going down the road. The zipper allows me to be able to use the back of the boat as a way to get in and out. I am also not limited on my steering with the tiller handle.

 

Nice work ,
Dean

 

Very nice, how long is that boat? I built an EMT blind on my 17' F4 last year. Yours looks longer. I stopped mine at the front deck because I ran out of time but want to extend it before the season. Do you just unsnap the rear cover when motoring? I sort of wrapped my blind around the back and put a vertical hinged door on the starboard side that I open when running and the port side has a cut out to allow the tiller handle to move all the way over. Sweet work!

 

Pretty sure his boat is an 18 footer. Foot longer than my F4.

 

bitchin!bad dog

 

That thing looks sweet! Bet you have a little time wrapped up in it. Can I use it while your away on your wedding anniversary trip when all the ducks will be here?