Author Topic: Small "ducks" on the market (Read 21839 times)

MIKE PIKE · « **on:** July 29, 2015, 03:00:01 PM »

So i've been toying with the idea of getting a small portable duck for use in estuaries , dams etc for freshwater and saltwater use (eg like estuaries in the Tkei) without the inconvinence of towing a boat all that way + if theres no launch facilities it becomes an issue , currently looking at these , what would members recommend /advise on . pics courtsey of Infanta / ARK and Aquastrike .

Willie · « **Reply #1 on:** July 29, 2015, 03:45:34 PM »

Mike the small duck in the first pic looks nice what price and what size motor can you put on. Are you considering a electric motor?

CRANKMAN · « **Reply #2 on:** July 29, 2015, 04:04:31 PM »

I got a simple 3.2 m from Buccaneer out by the airport a year or 2 ago. I think I paid R3700 for it. It has no seats but 2 standard directors deck chairs fit in it, together with a cooler and small fuel tank and battery for a trolling motor. I made a simple little plywood centre console for it which is inserted before fully inflating the tubes, this holds the cooler and an umbrella. Works a charm. I can do about 27 km/h with my 8hp Suzuki, or if on a small dam I just take a battery and trolling motor. Boat folds up nice and small. Great for exploring new waters or just for an afternoon on a farm dam.

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #3 on:** July 29, 2015, 04:08:58 PM »

Willie its the aquastrike range , made locally here the chap has a factory in boksburg , they very strong and durable , just a bit heavy , he makes a whole range as well , pricing is good about 8599 or 8999 and will take a 15 hp motor , i'll get some contact details for u shortly .

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #4 on:** July 29, 2015, 04:10:33 PM »

That looks great CRANKMAN ...

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CRANKMAN · « **Reply #5 on:** July 29, 2015, 04:13:35 PM »

I know of a little Honwave 2.2m and Honda four stroke (2 hp) combo going for sale. But to honest it's a bit small to be practical (spins around like a tractor tube), and the motor doesn't have gears (it has a centrifugal clutch) so it's tricky to get a steady trolling speed going. Can get details tonight if you are interested?

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #6 on:** July 29, 2015, 04:15:23 PM »

Thanks , but thats a bit small .

Poenskop · « **Reply #7 on:** July 30, 2015, 10:59:13 AM »

I am looking at the Ark Fishalot. It has a bit more space than the Fishduck.

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #8 on:** July 30, 2015, 11:18:21 AM »

Looked at the ARK range , very nice but can get pricey , also INFANTA make a nice bassboat fold up duck like in the pic i posted but these will all set u back about 10k and then u still got to add a motor .. = more $$ , also found on FB Monster Carp Tackle , that make a range of small ducks , still trying to get the specs on them though ... i'll see whats on display at the boat show as well ..

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #9 on:** July 30, 2015, 11:23:05 AM »

Like CRANKMANS setup though , emailed Buccanneer, asking for specs and price ..... and so we wait ...

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icstuff · « **Reply #10 on:** July 30, 2015, 11:27:39 AM »

Mike from my experiences with ark and from what I have heard, is that you only damage them if you intended to do so. They cost more but will last longer.

redeye · « **Reply #11 on:** July 30, 2015, 11:41:51 AM »

Hey Mike,
Saw your post - dunno if you are still looking or would be interested but I am selling my Suzmar 390 + 15 hp Suzuki 4stroke.
Fits into my boot and has fold up aluminium floor - I use it for a couple of trips to the wild coast and Breede river - it is still pretty much brand new.

Give me a call if you are keen 021 797 731zero ask for Ross.
Same boat as in the pic.

Zetti · « **Reply #12 on:** July 30, 2015, 12:46:16 PM »

That thing must fly with the 15hp on the back. Nice little rig that

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #13 on:** July 30, 2015, 01:27:55 PM »

Thanks redeye (Ross ) looks good , but little bit of an overkill for what i 'm looking for .

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #14 on:** July 30, 2015, 01:41:58 PM »

Quote from: CRANKMAN on July 29, 2015, 04:04:31 PM

I got a simple 3.2 m from Buccaneer out by the airport a year or 2 ago. I think I paid R3700 for it. It has no seats but 2 standard directors deck chairs fit in it, together with a cooler and small fuel tank and battery for a trolling motor. I made a simple little plywood centre console for it which is inserted before fully inflating the tubes, this holds the cooler and an umbrella. Works a charm. I can do about 27 km/h with my 8hp Suzuki, or if on a small dam I just take a battery and trolling motor. Boat folds up nice and small. Great for exploring new waters or just for an afternoon on a farm dam.

Phoned Buccanneer , they 5800 at the moment , looks like this is the route to go ..

CRANKMAN · « **Reply #15 on:** March 15, 2016, 12:55:52 PM »

I decided to add a trolling motor mount to my little duck. In the past I have always used either my 8hp Suzuki, or the trolling motor mounted on the back, but I wanted the option of both for a quick trip to the Zambezi at month end. The mount had to be quick and easy to install and remove, light weight and made from materials I had lying around.

CRANKMAN · « **Reply #16 on:** March 15, 2016, 12:57:13 PM »

I used some 38 mm square tube to make a U shape that roughly conformed to the front of the boat. Some 50 mm flat bar bent to shape with a plank attached holds the motor. The frame work very quickly attaches to the front of the boat with 4 velcro straps. As an after thought I added a few rod holders because I could. When not in use the motor can be folded flat between the passenger’s legs, or just raised and clamped if just relocating with the petrol motor.

CRANKMAN · « **Reply #17 on:** March 15, 2016, 12:58:20 PM »

A couple more pics.

Lenny · « **Reply #18 on:** March 15, 2016, 02:55:43 PM »

Hi crankman .

I have done a few ducks with trolling motors in the front .

Can I make a suggestion that is a bit more practical and save a bit of space ....

If you swing your transom mount on an angle .

Then when you pic it up out of the water , it will be in line/ on top of your pontoon . You can now easily secure the trolling motor when not in use , or drifting ....

Where as you now , chop the ' nose space ' in half .

Just a thought ...

I am also looking at these ducks , and I am upset that I sold mine years ago .

deepblu · « **Reply #19 on:** March 15, 2016, 03:02:33 PM »

mike make sure get something with a solid floor so u got lekker fishing platform the suzumar has nice aluminium floor