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Offline hardh2o79

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Homemade sled pullers
« on: Jan 17, 2018, 07:52 PM »
I had seen a post from Ice Scratcher that showed a boat with a saw blade/motor assembly attached to haul out gear. I was wondering what other inventions were out there for powering you gear onto the ice. I’ve always been a very practical and resourceful person and love seeing something creative that works. Anyone got any good contraptions to share?
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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #1 on: Jan 17, 2018, 09:18 PM »
No picture but when I was a small kid we used the shetland pony to drag the 3 person sled on the ice. We loved it but the horse didn't.
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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #2 on: Jan 17, 2018, 10:21 PM »
How about pulling the sled with an ice boat?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_boat

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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #3 on: Jan 17, 2018, 10:26 PM »
Ice boats are for trolling
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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #4 on: Jan 18, 2018, 01:01 AM »
Quote from: metalbender on Jan 17, 2018, 10:26 PM
Ice boats are for trolling

Honestly the first time I saw a pic of an sawblade motor like icescratchers rig, I though it was for cutting ice and making holes.
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Offline Zeker259

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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #5 on: Jan 18, 2018, 05:15 AM »
Not sure about this but funny.




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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #6 on: Jan 18, 2018, 10:05 AM »
Quote from: silverado23 on Jan 17, 2018, 10:21 PM
How about pulling the sled with an ice boat?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_boat

there was some guys using these on one of our lakes a few years ago, them things can go fast!
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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #7 on: Jan 18, 2018, 10:16 AM »
My friend made something out of a old roto tiller, he used it to drag deer out of the woods. One time we used it to pull a big ice shack out on the lake. i can't remember exactly how it was set up? cleats on the tires and a big wheel in front I think. It would go as fast as you could walk but would pull without any effort. I think it even had 3 gears for different speeds.
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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #8 on: Jan 18, 2018, 01:20 PM »
I think this is a really good idea. Uses your auger to power it, so it saves you from needing to have ANOTHER engine to take care of.

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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #9 on: Jan 18, 2018, 01:43 PM »
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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #10 on: Jan 18, 2018, 02:59 PM »
Considering one... https://snowdog.com/   
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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #11 on: Jan 18, 2018, 03:33 PM »
Quote from: Capnwessles on Jan 18, 2018, 01:20 PM
I think this is a really good idea. Uses your auger to power it, so it saves you from needing to have ANOTHER engine to take care of.



Unfortunately not a production model yet.
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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #12 on: Jan 18, 2018, 03:37 PM »
I wonder about something using a HF Predator

https://www.harborfreight.com/engines-generators/gas-engines/65-hp-212cc-ohv-horizontal-shaft-gas-engine-epa-60363.html


A dogsled type machine, just small enough to lift easily by one person.....even the snowdog seems huge and heavy. (Not to mention no used market so the price is high right not). The Auger machine isn't ready and probably will end up being at least a $1000 when it is available and then you need a strong auger for it.
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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #13 on: Jan 18, 2018, 03:40 PM »
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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #14 on: Jan 18, 2018, 03:48 PM »
Quote from: hardh2o79 on Jan 17, 2018, 07:52 PM
I had seen a post from Ice Scratcher that showed a boat with a saw blade/motor assembly ...

This isn't homemade by the way...




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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #15 on: Jan 18, 2018, 03:51 PM »
Just a tad off topic.  Years ago I was into ice sailing.  Had two Lockley Skimmers, still available from what I've seen online. Then in the quest for speed, I made a DN class boat.  Oh yeah, they are fast. Accelerate like a car, just the runners rattling on the ice, wind in your ears, little ice chips hitting you in the face. Turns like it's on rails. Ain't nothing like a soft water sail boat. When chit happens, it's quick to tell you " you effed up" A real thrill to hike up on two runners. In short, if you get a chance to have a go in one, go for it. Oh yeah, no brakes.
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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #16 on: Jan 19, 2018, 09:38 AM »
http://www.irbismotors.com/muchtar_15


They emailed me saying they plan on selling those in US by the end of the year. Looks like a snowdog, but looks a little smaller and I hope smaller price. We shall see.
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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #17 on: Jan 19, 2018, 10:30 AM »
You people all know you can buy a beater snowmobile for short money, right?
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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #18 on: Jan 19, 2018, 10:34 AM »
Quote from: doctorgee on Jan 19, 2018, 10:30 AM
You people all know you can buy a beater snowmobile for short money, right?

Get to have a friend somehow tow you back if it quits too..

At least these are simple and light enough, if it wouldn't start, you could put it on a sled and drag it back...

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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #19 on: Jan 19, 2018, 01:39 PM »
Quote from: doctorgee on Jan 19, 2018, 10:30 AM
You people all know you can buy a beater snowmobile for short money, right?

Yes, you could get a decent beater for around $500 off season or $800 when there is snow. The sticker is like $60 in MN.....it is bulky, heavy and probably can't fit it in a short bed of small truck.

I think a diy type snowdog, or dogsled type machine would be ideal, no sticker needed, and should fit on a cargo carrier if not on the back of small truck or inside an suv. I've been exploring the use of a utility mini bike, but really no luck with that. I could try putting screws in the tires but I think that will destroy them basically for any other use....but......
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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #20 on: Jan 19, 2018, 07:01 PM »
I’ve actually considered getting one of those “fat tire” mountain bikes and putting studded tires on it. The gears wouldn’t make it too terrible. However, quality isn’t cheap and my boots do just fine. For now, it’s an 8’ foot rope attached to my Jet Sled, a galvanized carabiner, and a backpack with chest/waist straps I use as a harness and extra storage for dry wares. Clip the carabiner to the rope and the backpacks carry handle and away I go.

I’ve also had visions of putting tracks on my HHR....
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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #21 on: Jan 19, 2018, 07:27 PM »
Found this on google. Called KtraK. Don't know if it'd work on a fat tire bike but might be better! Watch videos on youtube, saw one with a small bike motor added to it to make it motorized. Let me know what you think.

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Offline Dustr

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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #22 on: Jan 19, 2018, 07:51 PM »
They do make smaller ones just for ice fishing.

http://bitmotors.net/products/26535291

http://iv-gnb.ru/?p=3168
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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #23 on: Jan 19, 2018, 07:54 PM »
If you can put a vehicle on the lake , just use a freekin ATV or snow machine.   Why mess with that crap? ???
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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #24 on: Jan 19, 2018, 07:57 PM »
Quote from: SLAYERFISH on Jan 19, 2018, 07:54 PM
If you can put a vehicle on the lake , just use a freekin ATV or snow machine.   Why mess with that crap? ???

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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #25 on: Jan 19, 2018, 08:01 PM »
Quote from: SLAYERFISH on Jan 19, 2018, 07:54 PM
If you can put a vehicle on the lake , just use a freekin ATV or snow machine.   Why mess with that crap? ???

Did you miss my post with the explanation?
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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #26 on: Jan 19, 2018, 08:04 PM »
Quote from: Dustr on Jan 19, 2018, 07:51 PM
They do make smaller ones just for ice fishing.

http://bitmotors.net/products/26535291

http://iv-gnb.ru/?p=3168

Sweet, any info where to get one in us and how much?
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Offline Dustr

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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #27 on: Jan 19, 2018, 08:44 PM »
No. I'm just showing what's out there. The more people that show interest, the likelier it is that somebody will open up the market.
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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #28 on: Jan 19, 2018, 08:58 PM »
Quote from: Dustr on Jan 19, 2018, 07:51 PM
They do make smaller ones just for ice fishing.

http://bitmotors.net/products/26535291

http://iv-gnb.ru/?p=3168

Those look awesome, getting smaller and lighter...

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Re: Homemade sled pullers
« Reply #29 on: Jan 19, 2018, 09:06 PM »
The rigid mount handlebar on the mini might beat your arms up.  On the bigger machines, the chassis floats over the bumps.
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