Shappell Bay Runner

[800stealth]

Has anyone seen one of these set up somewhere? Looks like it would be good to move around the lake like a flip style but has a full floor like a cabin style. My buddy has a Shappell S3000 and it was great last winter but not too mobile unless the ice was glare. The pricing on them isn't bad at all either.

http://www.shappell.com/iceshelters/bayrunnersledcabin.html

[FISHFORPIKE]

I have been looking and reading about them.  Seems like a neat concept - get out on the ice, set up and able to just move around without doing anything.  Sounds cool.  I wish it were 48"X 72" instead of 60" though.  I think 5' inside will be a bit tight when it includes the seating.

[PoolGuy]

I would give Rick a call over at the Ice Hole, I think he carries Shappell.

[800stealth]

I have been looking and reading about them.  Seems like a neat concept - get out on the ice, set up and able to just move around without doing anything.  Sounds cool.  I wish it were 48"X 72" instead of 60" though.  I think 5' inside will be a bit tight when includes the seating.

That's what I was thinking... 44"x60" might be a bit tight. That's why I'd like to sit in one before laying down the coin. I really like the concept though, I fish mostly small ponds where walking isn't a big deal. It'd be nice to just slide it out of the truck at the launch, open it up, get the heater going and whatever else set up inside then make our way around the lake.

I would give Rick a call over at the Ice Hole, I think he carries Shappell.

Pelletier's in Jaffery is a Shappell dealer and my go to local guy but he doesn't have one. Gonna start calling around or e-mailing if I get some down time at the shop tomorrow.

[FISHFORPIKE]

I wouldn't care much about the bench seat either - I'd rather have a nice high-back folding chair that I can "relax" in.

[wax_worm]

If that does not come with any ice anchors you would want to make sure you are either in it at all times or holding onto the rope.  It would not take much wind to send that sailing across the lake if you stepped out to drill some new holes or do some scouting.

[jumbo chaser]

I used to do that with my shappel 3000 it's like that but a suitcase with pop up runners it worked fine for short moves

[FISHFORPIKE]

If that does not come with any ice anchors you would want to make sure you are either in it at all times or holding onto the rope.  It would not take much wind to send that sailing across the lake if you stepped out to drill some new holes or do some scouting.

Keep it hitched to my ATV.    Otter makes a large sled.  Wouldn't it be cool if they designed something similar to fold out of it.  I think it is 4' X 80 some inches.     I'd like to see insulated fabric as well.  If you guys can't tell --  I like comfort out on the ice. 

[800stealth]

If that does not come with any ice anchors you would want to make sure you are either in it at all times or holding onto the rope.  It would not take much wind to send that sailing across the lake if you stepped out to drill some new holes or do some scouting.

I bet on clear ice a good wind would get it cruising across the lake with us in it LOL. I've got a bit for my cordless that will drive eye bolts in to the ice... quick and easy.

[800stealth]

I used to do that with my shappel 3000 it's like that but a suitcase with pop up runners it worked fine for short moves

We were moving the 3000 around last year if the ice was glare but found it too tough to move in the snow while set up... The folding floor just isn't rigid enough.

[cl3377]

One of the best investments I made for my Nanook were Ice Screws.  No tools and could not be any easier to turn in by hand.   

[tackleman]

It has been the hit of all the ice fishing shows!  It has a lot of room for an adult and a child. Two people is shoulder to shoulder.  It has a sliding seat so that you can sight fish also.  It also has a self on the other side of you that you can permanently attach all of you electronic   It is a run and gun model.  If you want one get one soon. We are almost oversold for the year.  It has sold that well.  Contact wildlife taxidermy. They might still have them. The floor holes are really cool

[800stealth]

It has been the hit of all the ice fishing shows!  It has a lot of room for an adult and a child. Two people is shoulder to shoulder.  It has a sliding seat so that you can sight fish also.  It also has a self on the other side of you that you can permanently attach all of you electronic   It is a run and gun model.  If you want one get one soon. We are almost oversold for the year.  It has sold that well.  Contact wildlife taxidermy. They might still have them. The floor holes are really cool

Yeah I definitely wouldn't expect to get two guys sitting side by side but thought about loosing the bench seat and the electronics shelf and using camp chairs sorta kiddie corner from each other... Or would that put one chair in the fishing hole?

[tackleman]

It would put one chair in the hole.  The seat is really nice. I will,post some pics.  AJ for AJ bait and tackle saw it and is placing orders this week

[FISHFORPIKE]

It has been the hit of all the ice fishing shows!  It has a lot of room for an adult and a child. Two people is shoulder to shoulder.  It has a sliding seat so that you can sight fish also.  It also has a self on the other side of you that you can permanently attach all of you electronic   It is a run and gun model.  If you want one get one soon. We are almost oversold for the year.  It has sold that well.  Contact wildlife taxidermy. They might still have them. The floor holes are really cool

Just spent some time in the basement with my Otter Cabin and a tape measure.  I guess the 60" will be adequate.  Not "roomy" but adequate.  The 48" wide thing is good for one man.  At least this man it is.  I don't like to be cramped.  I'm going to check around and see if anyone has one locally.  Getting out on the lake and being able to move around without folding and packing stuff, etc.  sounds inviting. 

[tackleman]

How. Do you posts pics?   I can send some

[800stealth]

Thanks, if you have some pictures of the inside I would love to see them. There's only a couple pics on their website and they don't really show the interior very well.

[800stealth]

The only way I know how to post pics is with a photo hosting site like photobucket. If you e-mail them to me, I can post them up...

[800stealth]

Just spent some time in the basement with my Otter Cabin and a tape measure.  I guess the 60" will be adequate.  Not "roomy" but adequate.  The 48" wide thing is good for one man.  At least this man it is.  I don't like to be cramped.  I'm going to check around and see if anyone has one locally.  Getting out on the lake and being able to move around without folding and packing stuff, etc.  sounds inviting. 

It's 44" not 48".... still plenty for one to be comfortable though.

[FISHFORPIKE]

How. Do you posts pics?   I can send some

I use a couple of different ways.  But you got to have a hosting site to hold the PICs and then link to them from your topic.  I use Google a lot.

Here's the info on how to use photobucket (it's free).

[tackleman]

See these photos
http://s266.photobucket.com/user/TacklemanBob/media/Shappell%20Bay%20Runner/IMG_2460.jpg.html

[hardwater diehard]

See these photos
http://s266.photobucket.com/user/TacklemanBob/media/Shappell%20Bay%20Runner/IMG_2460.jpg.html

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[800stealth]

Thanks! those pics give a much better view on how the interior is set up. I like the concept very much... just wish it was a bit wider. I bet it would work great with two people each having one and just parking them side by side and connecting the adjoining open doorways with a few clothes pins...

[FISHFORPIKE]

I still think it's tight for "length". The sled id 60" and the holes must be back 10-12" from the front of the sled.  Leaving you about 4' for your body and the pole's length.  When I sit, measure from my back to my knees is close to 30".  That's not going to leave a lot.
Thanks for the PICs they helped.

[jimmyrig]

  I seen this rig at Bass pro shops in Foxboro.... really nice, but I doubt you could fish more than 2 people in it. Atleast not by my standards. really nice rig though.

Jimmy

[ajbait]

Thanks tackleman, we should have our order in mid December.

Look for my tip-up pic soon, we have some ice forming now!

AJ