Show me your sleds!!!

[pooley]

been there, done that, got the t-shirt!

[tightline02917]

the bottom of my jet sled burnt out so i made a box for an now its on skis never any problems

[juniatabassman]

now that is a sled i like it

[timtman]

Bummer.... my Jet sled has developed a wear hole in the rear corner.... I pull it by hand, never on pavement ....any ideas for repairs

Hey Jimmy, Been there done that!! Tore a hole in my portable the second time out, a $300 plus two man AUGH!!! First epoxy or fiberglass the hole to seal it up. Next go to the local snowmobile shop and buy the nisest new machine they have, woops got carried away, that'swhat we all want to do!!. Now go to the parts counter and tell themm you want to but a set of slide rail slides that have been in stock and not selling and your noy gonna pay much cause they're just settin there as dead stock,that parts important to the wallet! Make sure you get some with the long thin tab on the front, most have it, this will contoure to the front of the sled. Bolt the thin tab to the front and bend em down and work your way back with bolts and fender washers inside. Make shure to countersink flathead screws from the bottom so they don't wear.I put four of them on mine as it's big and it pulls and tracks great!! You can drag that baby down the road with the truck buddy. I'll try to send pics of my other sled later for the thread. Good luck!! The Hittman

[jkoegel]

Finally finished my new sled!! Luan sides with a padded seat, very comfy. Only fished with it once so far, still need to build some racks for poles and tip-ups to keep everything organized. Adding brackets to the side for the auger and one to the back to hold the pop-up blind. Probably some exterior rod holders too for dead-sticking.

[beeverfishing]

Now that is a nice looking sled !!

[pooley]

Finally finished my new sled!! Luan sides with a padded seat, very comfy. Only fished with it once so far, still need to build some racks for poles and tip-ups to keep everything organized. Adding brackets to the side for the auger and one to the back to hold the pop-up blind. Probably some exterior rod holders too for dead-sticking.

nice sled! i also have continental tip-ups.

[newbraintree]

Here you go...

[Madpuppy]

Come summertime it will double as a fireworks stand I like it! A shanty you can stand up in, nice.

[jimmyclaude]

Luan sides with a padded seat, very comfy. Only fished with it once so far, still need to build some racks for poles and tip-ups to keep everything organized. Adding brackets to the side for the auger and one to the back to hold the pop-up blind. Probably some exterior rod holders too for dead-sticking.

 Needs running lights  Nice job!

[jkoegel]

I did think about adding some lights for those night trips on the ice. This summer it will get more work done to it I'm sure. The fish finder will be added along with a 12v power source and some interior dividers to keep everything in its place. No reason to leave out the lights after that!
And if I'm super lucky I might get to add a quad to pull it with. 

[snowman6902]

Water skies or skiing skis better to use for building a sled? Is it alright to screw from the bottom to attach them to the box?

[pooley]

Water skies or skiing skis better to use for building a sled? Is it alright to screw from the bottom to attach them to the box?

snow skis. they work better. screw right through the bottom.

[kidfisher]

Here you go...

cool

[zooplankton]

My sled worked well , the few times I had it out (built it late).My biggest trouble was getting it
on the ice when the snow disappeared ........I will modify with some type of removable wheels.
                                          Zoo.

[zooplankton]

My sled worked well , the few times I had it out (built it late).My biggest trouble was getting it
on the ice when the snow disappeared ........I will modify with some type of removable wheels.
                                          Zoo.

[zooplankton]

[jimmyclaude]

I like it Zoo!
I am gonna use your design on my jet sled when the season is over. I was gonna use some old xcountry skis I already have but, I want to use downhill skis as they will be a little shorter.
I can get two or three jet sleds in the back of my truck then.

[pooley]

i'm looking to add wheels myself.

[jimmyclaude]

It may develop into a snofox pretty quick

[zooplankton]

It may develop into a snofox pretty quick

Thanks there "JC", I owe it all to "Smitty" for the idea, I went with the 2"x8" uprights
for the snow clearance & the height to be able to sit comfortably when on the prowl
for those "Jumbo's" , I also went with the 5 1/4 round deck boards for cross supports
for stability, when I find the spot I want to set over  the "Guide" will slide right off
(after I remove the bungees) I also varnished all of the wood & sprinkled sand on the
"top side" to help when transporting (no sliding) with the "Icegator" & all of the other
collection of all the things I think I need ..... It pulls like a jem across the "Hard water".
I will need to add the wheels (That are easily remove when it hits the ice) In the grass though ,It drags like full cooler of adult beverages through hot beach sand on a 95 deg.July afternoon
 

[hawk01]

Thanks there "JC", I owe it all to "Smitty" for the idea, I went with the 2"x8" uprights
for the snow clearance & the height to be able to sit comfortably when on the prowl
for those "Jumbo's" , I also went with the 5 1/4 round deck boards for cross supports
for stability, when I find the spot I want to set over  the "Guide" will slide right off
(after I remove the bungees) I also varnished all of the wood & sprinkled sand on the
"top side" to help when transporting (no sliding) with the "Icegator" & all of the other
collection of all the things I think I need ..... It pulls like a jem across the "Hard water".
I will need to add the wheels (That are easily remove when it hits the ice) In the grass though ,It drags like full cooler of adult beverages through hot beach sand on a 95 deg.July afternoon
 

How do you like that Icegator?

[flaggs]

Vintage 1965.. still in use today!





Flaggs!

[mickgugel]

just trying to test the avatar.
cool sleds, when I get mine out of the shed I will post pix.

[pooley]

just trying to test the avatar.
cool sleds, when I get mine out of the shed I will post pix.

avatar pics, you need to resize, and click on direct link, second fron the top, on photobucket.