If you searched the web for conduit duck boat blind plans, you’re a fan of duck hunting. Just to clarify, when we say duck hunting, we don’t mean this kind -although wasn’t it an incredibly fun game?-:
These conduit duck boat blind plans will help you catch the real kind of duck, something more like this:
You ended up here because you’re looking to DIY your duck boat blind frame and my friend, you’ve come to the right place. All you’ll need are EMT conduit and tinktube connectors and you’ll have yourself a custom, inexpensive, sturdy and durable duck boat blind.
You’ve never built with the system? Let’s go through the main steps of this DIY to show you how it works!
1. The parts you’ll need to build your duck boat blind frame
First of all, we have to tell you about Brad. Brad is a seasoned duck hunter who wanted to build a moveable rigid boat blind. He found tinktube when searching online for metal conduit and binimi type connections. He first used this section of our website to understand how the system works. Then he drafted his plans, ordered the parts online, and the rest is history. When he sent us pictures of his build, we were flabbergasted. This very plan is therefore inspired by his project.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you’re set on building your own duck boat blind frame, we strongly advise you to book a free web session with our experts before you start. You’ll get precious advice, help with designing your plans and answers to all the questions you may have regarding your project!
What you’ll need: Connectors and tubes
Here are the parts and tubes you’ll need to follow these conduit duck boat blind plans, that are designed to fit a 16 X 5 feet hunting boat. If your boat size is different, change the length of the tubes (see cut list in section 2) and adjust the number of tubes and fittings according to your own plan.
| Qty. | Part | SKU | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 1-1/16" x 92" Jet black steel pipe | PT-92-BK | Buy now |
| 50 | Modular & Structural T Connector | HJ-1 | Buy now |
| 20 | Tee hinge black connector set | HJ-12 | Buy now |
| 2 | Pivot tee black connector set | HJ-6 | Buy now |
| 6 | Flat anchor black connector set | HJ-9 | Buy now |
| 10 | 3 way cross black connector set | HJ-4 | Buy now |
2. The cut list
Once you’ve ordered the parts from our shop and received your building material at home, it’s time to build your DIY duck boat blind frame. Start by cutting the tubes (don’t forget to buy a pipe cutter if you don’t already have one).
| Qty. | Length (inch) | Length (centimeter) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 63 5/16″ | 160,81 cm |
| 2 | 61 7/16″ | 156,05 cm |
| 2 | 48 1/4″ | 122,55 cm |
| 2 | 46 1/4″ | 117,47 cm |
| 1 | 45 1/4″ | 114,93 cm |
| 11 | 44 1/4″ | 112,39 cm |
| 2 | 44 3/16″ | 112,23 cm |
| 8 | 42 5/8″ | 108,26 cm |
| 4 | 37 3/4″ | 95,88 cm |
| 4 | 36 5/8″ | 93,03 cm |
| 2 | 35 1/4″ | 89,53 cm |
| 2 | 34 5/8″ | 87,95 cm |
| 4 | 31 1/4″ | 79,38 cm |
| 2 | 29 2/4″ | 74,93 cm |
| 8 | 28 3/4″ | 73,03 cm |
| 4 | 27 1/4″ | 69,22 cm |
| 2 | 25 1/4″ | 64,14 cm |
| 2 | 20 1/4″ | 51,44 cm |
3. Follow your conduit duck boat blind plans to build your project
Once you’ve cut the tubes according to your plan and organized all the parts, you’re ready to put everything together. Use the color and letter codes presented in this illustration to place the right connectors and tube sizes at the right place.
The tinktube joint sets are assembled with bolts that require one of the following tools – you might already have the tools at home, but if you don’t, you can order from us here:
| Tool name | Number | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Hex drill bit set (x5) | T-BIT | Buy now |
| T handle wrench | T-HANDLE | Buy now |
Brad’s pro tip:
Once the frame was built and installed on the boat, he lightly sanded all the surface and painted it with dull camo colored spray paint.
4. Go catch some duck!
We sure hope you’re as impressed by tinktube’s construction system as Brad and his kiddos were when they finished building their project according to the conduit duck boat blind plans they created. If you are looking for more DIY project ideas, check out this section!
