WELCOME!!

This is the inaugural Meskousing Boats blog post.  I'll start with an introduction of myself, Tim Otto, the president of Meskousing Boats.  I'm an enthusiast of all things outdoors and consider myself a hunter gatherer.  This may be a paddle-powered boat company, but the emphasis is getting people outside to appreciate the natural world.  If someone chooses to buy a Meskousing Boat, we appreciate the business, but that won't be the point of all the posts. 

No introduction of a company, though, would be complete without explaining a little bit about ourselves.  Meskousing Boats is a manufacturer of lightweight hand-laid fiberglass boats.  We are located in Wisconsin and the boats are built in the land of cheese and the Packers.  A few years ago I found myself in the market for a new duck hunting skiff.  I wanted a lightweight boat that could easily be carried or dragged to my duck hunting spots.  My favorite locales often involved carry-in only boat landings or there weren't any designated landings.  After an exhaustive internet search, I couldn't find a boat that fit my needs.  As a result, I formed Meskousing Boats L.L.C.

When people go hunting, most prefer to hunt away from the crowds and in secluded areas.  Some people are willing and able to spend $20,000 or more on a boat and gear.  Some of us prefer the quiet route.  Another way to seek tranquility is to go the route other people aren't willing to go.  That often involves carrying, dragging, hauling, and hiking where others aren't willing to go.  The best spots are away from public roads and parking lots.  A lot of hunting honey holes are located behind locked gates and a lightweight boat helps to hunt these hidden gems.  At Meskousing Boats we'll help you get where nobody else is going.

The flagship model for us is the Backwater.  The Backwater is designed to be a duck hunting kayak for one person, a dog, and a bag of decoys.  It also has the ability to carry two people with a  bag of decoys or a dog. 

The stability of the Backwater is unquestionable.  People that are familiar with dogs and kayaks are understandably wary the first time a dog jumps out of the boat.  After a few times, you'll get used to having the dog jump out and realize the boat is going to stay upright.  When the dog returns to the boat, it can be grabbed by the scruff of the neck and pulled inboard.  If you're used to traditional kayaks and duck hunting boats this will seem implausible the first time.  After a few times, you'll be very comfortable pulling the dog in.

Take a kid hunting or gathering!