How to Camouflage a Layout Boat

Layout boats are used by duck and waterfowl hunters to stealthily move about the water. Layout boat hunters use the boat to conceal themselves, lying in wait until a target approaches. Often, layout boat hunters will bring along duck decoys to attract other ducks. The boats themselves can be small, sized only for a single hunter, or larger and capable of accommodating several people. Camouflaging the boat adds another layer of stealth that serves the hunter well.

Things You'll Need

  • Plastic sheeting
  • Metal clamps
  • Primer
  • Paint
  • Camouflage stencil
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Instructions

  1. Camouflage Sheeting

    • 1

      Cover the boat with plastic sheeting such as Visqueen.

    • 2

      Cut a hole around the seat where you'll be sitting. The hole will allow you to duck down and hide under the sheet, but spring up when getting into shooting position.

    • 3

      Secure the excess folds of the sheeting to the side of the boat using metal clamps.

    Camouflage Paint

    • 4

      Apply a coat of primer to the exterior of the boat.

    • 5

      Put down a primer coat of paint, using a dim, dark green, blue or grey color to match the water.

    • 6

      Wait for the paint to dry. When it has dried, apply paint in a camouflage pattern using a camouflage stencil.