I was just looking at the shaggy blind material on MB's website, and it doesnt look like I remember it being. Now it looks like torn up strips of khaki pants, and there seems to be less shaggy material. WTF, is it just me or did they change it up, or change suppliers maybe?

It's being made in China now. Cheap + No overhead = Larger ROI for MB.

Contact Mr. Jerry at Rancho Safari. He used to make the original shaggy panels for MB.

Most Importantly: MADE IN USA

Barnes,

That's what I remember it looking like, but on MB's site theirs looks to have 1/2 the material.

MB does not have enough material. They cut corners with going to China.

Pics of mb material?

From MB website
(This is the first pic from MB website. The rest of the pics on there are old and are pics of the old style they offered before making the change. Deceiving pics.)


Rancho Safari



The one on my boat right when I got it

Ahh I see. How the shaggy looks n the marsh?

Prob the same as it looks in the parking lot.

Looks ok. You need to dress up around it with local vegetation. I usually build blinds anyway and this just adds extra concealment. What I like about it is that itbrolls up in boat and lightweight.

only one season of use and storage

a little bit of both

what blind is that on your boat barnes

how does it roll up so tight? got a picture of your frame?

more of naked frame

I just ordered panels from mr Jerry at rancho safari. Ill post some pics when they come in. I asked him for one in all brownish material to match the open marsh.

This is the concept I'm gonna try for my blind.


The frames that raise up will be attached to a single box frame that will lay on my catwalks and attach via C-clamps, or 4 bolts. Undo those 4 attachments and be able to lift the blind off all in one piece.

Where are you guys finding the braided nylon straps and buckles? Any chain stores carry them?

Owen do not forget that panel is only 48" high. Here is my parts list.


1) 7/8” Top Jaw Slides (Qty 8 = 4 front/4 rear)
a.

2) 7/8” External Eye Ends (Qty 12 = 6 front/6 rear)
a.

3) Deck Mounting Brackets (Qty 4 = 2 front/2 rear)
a.

4) Eye Straps (Stainless Steel) (Qty 8 = 4 port/4 starboard)
a.

5) 1” Swivel Web Clips (with square end for nylon strap) (Qty 8 = 4 port/4 starboard)
a.

6) 1” Fixed Threading Plate (Stainless Steel) (Qty 8 = 4 port/4 starboard)
a.

7) 3/4” EMT Conduit (Sold mostly in 10’ pieces) (Take measurements of desired blind length. Do NOT forget to take into consideration the blind height also at the bend in the conduit.)

8) 20’ of ½” EMT Conduit (I used this inside of the ¾” conduit to shore up the sagging at the splice in the middle. I blew holes thru the ¾” and ½” then tack welded the hole shut.)

9) Self-Tapping Screws (for mounting Deck Hinges, Eye Straps, Nylon Web Strap to conduit. Also will be used to replace set screws when connecting Jaw Slides and Eye Ends to conduit. Will be drilled into conduit.) (Qty 30)

10) 1” Seat Belt Nylon Web Strap
a.

11) 1” Side Squeeze Buckles (Qty 4 = 2 installed/2 spare) (They are under a lot of stress. Stainless if you can find them. You can also substitute these buckles with stainless swivel snaps and D-Rings.)
a.

12) 1 ¼” length Bolts with locking stop nuts to replace hardware set screws (set screws strip out under the stress of the plastic hardware). These will be used to connect Jaw Slides and Eye Ends and Deck Hinges. (Qty 12 = 6 front/6 rear)

I know, the front and back sides will be good, just will also need something for the roof portion.

If I go with grass mats on the front and back, I can do a military netting type stuff with raffia attached to it. I don't know if the top will function with the grass mats. And that shaggy material is high as giraffe pussy.

Do the shaggy panels come on that netting u have and u just zip tie to top?

If you all intend on using the panels I HIGHLY recommend seasoning the panels prior to opening day.

What I mean is get it on your boat and let it sit out in the elements for a week or two. Hell, maybe even three. Wet it with the hose and let it air dry. This is man made materials and can be a little "new". Also, do not be afraid to add a little rattle can to tone it down if it is still too "new" come opening day.

If it does get wet while hunting, when you get home pop the blind up and let her dry. If not it will get all wrinkled up and takes a while to lay flat exposing gaps in your concealment. With some good care it will take care of you.

I bought both the rancho is a lot better .

Owen, to get back to you on the grass mats on the roof. They are too stiff to allow my roof to pop open easily. I will have to use raffia.

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Thanks bud, you just saved me from buying an extra bundle. Appreciate it.

No problem.

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Got my shaggy material in from rancho safari today. Looks really good so far will have to take some pic after I get it on the boat. So far I like it though.

Pevey I ordered mine yesterday to replace the chinese shaggy I have now. Ill post up some pics later when I get it. I ordered the same woodland pattern.

The difference is amazing.

That material looks awesome I've been wanting to buy that for my blind but I keep my in a shop and I'm not replacing the mats until they start to tear up

The ranchos look real good.

Hate to run off topic here, but Barnes did you paint that boat yourself or use stencil? If
Stencil, what brand? I wanna paint my boat similar