Author Topic: Spring build! (Read 7139 times)

rl_sd · « **on:** Jul 17, 2015, 11:49 PM »

So.... Dad and I decided right at ice out last year that it was time for a new wheelhouse. We have two other wheelhouses that we have built and are still functional, but the road worthiness is some what questionable beyond 30 miles and are interested in checking out lakes a bit farther out. (Will make a post of my rebuild shortly). The other driver is the fact that I have two boys (5 & 3) that are gaining interest and the larger of out two houses (6x10) didn't have the room or sleeping accommodations to suite the need.

Anyway, we were lucky enough to have a friend that has built numerous houses from the frame up. With his expertise ( and labor) we were able to build our dream shack. It started with a CW rhino lined frame out of Vesta, MN ( highly recommend). Since I am a computer nerd I was able to mock up some ideas for dad and I to review (Google Sketchup is awesome!). Once we had the plans and layout, it was time to go to work! Our 6x14 +3'v quickly took shape! What I quickly found is that the decking and framing is the quick part.... Lots of decisions were obviously made on door and window placement. Even more mind boggling than the egress decisions was the wiring! Since we were essentially building the house from the inside out, all decisions had to be carefully made on where switches, lights, TV jacks, and outlets were going to go. As mentioned this was an "inside out" build meaning that we framed it, put up pine, and wired it before doing the sprayed insulation and aluminum. I didn't have much to do with the siding or finish cabinetry so can't comment much on that (thanks DW). All that I know is that it turned out perfect! We definitely saved a little$$ over a comparable IC manufactured house but the majority of the driver behind building one versus buying one was knowing that the construction was superior and also making sure that we were able to get layout that we wanted. Big shout out to our friend/adviser/builder for the help and work that he put into this. He was the brains of the operation!! I am still glad he let us "help" with the build and have a piece in the final product. Here are some pics. Hope to get the house out of the shop to get some better ones shortly....

Sorry for the long post but figured that the die yards will muscle through the reading, especially with the limited posts going on. The worse part about building a house in the spring is waiting for fall to come. Until we get the needed ice, I can sit in it and dream! First ice pictures will be on their way in 7 months or so..... Enjoy!

ICE WANDERER · « **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2015, 04:27 AM »

To post pictures you need to open an account on photobucket, upload pictures to there then from there to Ice Shanty.

IW

Raquettedacker · « **Reply #2 on:** Jul 18, 2015, 05:40 AM »

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=31022.msg300148#msg300148

tracksnorth · « **Reply #3 on:** Jul 18, 2015, 02:32 PM »

That's outstanding!!!! Just today I bought a 18' camper that will be converted!

rl_sd · « **Reply #4 on:** Jul 18, 2015, 11:40 PM »

Ok... think that I finally got it figure out.

ifish4fishwithteeth · « **Reply #5 on:** Jul 19, 2015, 02:42 AM »

Very nice!

masoneddie · « **Reply #6 on:** Jul 19, 2015, 06:44 AM »

Really nice build...looking forward to more pictures!

Where are you from rl?

rl_sd · « **Reply #7 on:** Jul 19, 2015, 08:09 AM »

Quote from: masoneddie on Jul 19, 2015, 06:44 AM

Really nice build...looking forward to more pictures!
Where are you from rl?

Eastern South Dakota

bart · « **Reply #8 on:** Jul 19, 2015, 08:44 AM »

rl_sd, looks like you might have a hand on things there...

LOOKS AWESOME!

Shack man Shoney · « **Reply #9 on:** Jul 19, 2015, 11:15 AM »

WOW!!!!! Awesome build..... That really looks fantastic!

Raquettedacker · « **Reply #10 on:** Jul 19, 2015, 11:37 AM »

Awesome mister..

Glad you got the photo thing figured out...

P Meyette · « **Reply #11 on:** Jul 19, 2015, 12:12 PM »

nice going

staggerin · « **Reply #12 on:** Jul 19, 2015, 01:34 PM »

Sweet shack.

Baetis62 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jul 19, 2015, 10:07 PM »

Very very nice!

rl_sd · « **Reply #14 on:** Jul 19, 2015, 10:43 PM »

Thanks everyone for the comments! I know that I, like everyone checking out the site in July, are definitely waiting for hard water!

Old Goat · « **Reply #15 on:** Jul 20, 2015, 02:27 AM »

wow that's nice

pfscott · « **Reply #16 on:** Jul 20, 2015, 08:01 AM »

Beautiful job!

matzilla · « **Reply #17 on:** Jul 20, 2015, 10:08 AM »

that looks incredible! Great work!

ICE WANDERER · « **Reply #18 on:** Jul 20, 2015, 02:14 PM »

That's awesome, you should have plenty of ice fishing days it that wheel house.

IW

mr.clean · « **Reply #19 on:** Jul 20, 2015, 11:03 PM »

Welcome to Ice Shanty ,thank you for the photos good looking shanty. I can't wait to see pictures of it out on the ice.
Steve

Monovasia · « **Reply #20 on:** Jul 21, 2015, 12:47 AM »

Magnificent!!!!!! Great build

rl_sd · « **Reply #21 on:** Jul 21, 2015, 08:20 PM »

Got the cushions back today! Bottom bunk is 30", top is 36". Top bunk is made of two 18" pieces so that we have a backrest when sitting down below.

mr.clean · « **Reply #22 on:** Jul 22, 2015, 03:07 AM »

You are going to have one Sweet shanty by the time you finish . The benches turned out great. So looking forward to seeing pictures of this shanty out on the ice.
Steve

Lavman · « **Reply #23 on:** Jul 22, 2015, 06:09 AM »

Home sweet home! What an epic "shack", real nice work. Thanks for sharing!

Chris338378 · « **Reply #24 on:** Jul 23, 2015, 03:05 AM »

Great job, I like the interior a lot. Good luck with it.

Stinkybaits · « **Reply #25 on:** Jul 27, 2015, 04:47 AM »

Awesome job!

ICE WANDERER · « **Reply #26 on:** Jul 27, 2015, 05:43 AM »

Great job, I wish I could use one of those, but i do to much traveling from the many places that we fish. good luck
with it this upcoming ice fishing season.

IW

SeisMec · « **Reply #27 on:** Jul 31, 2015, 04:55 PM »

Great looking house!

rl_sd · « **Reply #28 on:** Sep 30, 2015, 01:59 PM »

So... Finally got time to spending some time on the shack this weekend to finish up some of the odds and ends. Ended up getting the poly put on the cabinets, new tin signs hung up, rattle reels mounted, CO detector, etc. I got looking at the bunk setup and we may have made a mistake. Bottom bunk is 30"... top is 36". Having the extra width is nice because I can throw the two boys up there (for now...), but it is a pain to get my fat arse up there if need since it over hangs farther than the bottom. Anyone running a ladder in their wheel house? Any ideas for something that doesn't take up a ton of room?

JigAwhopper · « **Reply #29 on:** Sep 30, 2015, 03:01 PM »

WOW, that looks amazing.

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Author Topic: Spring build! (Read 7139 times)