Author Topic: permanent shanty size question (finally done -29 Jan) (Read 8211 times)

mormyshka · « **on:** Dec 05, 2011, 11:11 AM »

Would love to have your opinion on my first permanent. (yea..getting to old for portable-like some comfort)
4x8 or 5x7

Thank you

laclabiche walleye hunter · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 05, 2011, 11:46 AM »

My first shack was a 8x8 then it grew to a 8x12 and i just finished building my new one which is 8x16 it all depends on how much room you want or need and what you will be pulling it with. I pull mine with a 3/4 ton truck and here in alberta we dont have to worry bout how much ice cause by jan we have 3 feet. Its all personal preference.

mormyshka · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 05, 2011, 11:52 AM »

Well.... 2 guys max , pulling by snowmobile (loading and unloading on the trailer)

littlesturgeonguy · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 05, 2011, 11:59 AM »

I would go 5x7. Gives you a little more room. If you can get your hands on some billboard sign facing it works great really light and strong.

snowman6902 · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 05, 2011, 12:07 PM »

Factor in: How many people? Sleeping in it? How much comfort do you want? Room for jig holes?

mormyshka · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 05, 2011, 12:12 PM »

Quote from: littlesturgeonguy on Dec 05, 2011, 11:59 AM

I would go 5x7. Gives you a little more room. If you can get your hands on some billboard sign facing it works great really light and strong.

That's what I have. Just got 6 sheets of aluminium faced billboard sign facing . 4x4 runners with 2x2 joists,
3/8"/1.5"styrofoam/3/8" plywood sandwich for the floor, 2x2 studs with 1.5" styro between, coroplastic inside
and aluminium insulated roof (have one 4x8 alu sheet from scrap). Two plexi windows. That's the plan

laclabiche walleye hunter · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 05, 2011, 12:22 PM »

Quote from: mormyshka on Dec 05, 2011, 12:12 PM

That's what I have. Just got 6 sheets of aluminium faced billboard sign facing . 4x4 runners with 2x2 joists,
3/8"/1.5"styrofoam/3/8" plywood sandwich for the floor, 2x2 studs with 1.5" styro between, coroplastic inside
and aluminium insulated roof (have one 4x8 alu sheet from scrap). Two plexi windows. That's the plan

Sounds good make sure you put pics up of the finished project cant wait to see it good luck

teamlund · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 05, 2011, 07:13 PM »

I would do 5x7... I have been in a few 4x8s and they seem so tight width wise.

My first perm was 6x8 and was plenty of room for even 3 guys. I now have a 6x10 trailer and its like a mansion!!! Amazing how some folks need 3000sq ft and a whirl pool to be happy when we are happy with just a few doz sq feet on a frozen lake

da man cave shack · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 05, 2011, 07:53 PM »

Sonds like you have it under control and yes post lots of pics if possible . Have Fun!

newfound · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 05, 2011, 08:24 PM »

4x6 should be big enough for two guys, but may be just a bit tight with equipment. I have one of those 8x7 that fit in the bed of a truck. 4x8 floor and 18" seats on each side 18" up from floor. All 2x2 x2'oc clear white cedar frame with 5/8 fir plywood for floor and 1/2" fir plywood for the seats. The walls are tyvek'd and vinyl sided. Roof has a wedge shape and is covered now with bent aluminum to mimic metal roofing. I'll be replacing that with 1/4" PVC sheets. My shack is fairly light weight and I've gotten comments from the locals as they watch me zipping around with it doing 30mph. It's not a true run and gun.. It's my perm. I rarely fish out of it with more than me and my son, or me and my dad. It will fit 6 Adults comfortably. Part of the shack is a waste. and it would have been better/lighter if I made it 6x6 with a 4x6 floor. A couple of boat chairs sitting on top of the 12" ledge on each side for comfort. This I plan for my next shack to be the run-n-gun when the JetSled starts to fall apart. Floors and sides are filled with 1 1/2" Polystyrene. My shack would float. I put double doors on my and drive my snowmobile or ATV right inside it for transport. No need for a trailer.

NB

mormyshka · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 05, 2011, 08:44 PM »

After marking different dimension on the floor . trying different chairs and holes positions with my jigging rods in my hand
I am ready to go with 4.5 x 7.0 . Why? Well...I am cheap ,and this design giving me enough jigging space for two guys
(sitting along back long wall with the door on the center of opposite long wall) and still use one sheet of plywood for the
floor.This extra 6 " of width really make a difference. What do you think guys??

newfound · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 05, 2011, 09:12 PM »

Sounds like your doing your homework by drawing it out first. There are a bunch of these on my lake with a 4x8 floor and and a 2x2 bumpout for shelving and stove. two person inside. one on each side of the door.

mormyshka · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 19, 2012, 08:22 PM »

Well...my wife gone to visit grandkids , so I decided to go with the build (in the kitchen - too cold outside and the garage
is full of crap) Here we go:
4x4 runners and ski:

framed floor

completed and stained floor

mormyshka · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 19, 2012, 08:27 PM »

building walls:

and door:

mormyshka · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 19, 2012, 08:35 PM »

End of nice and warm work -moved outside
installation of skies and towing hardware

walls up :

laclabiche walleye hunter · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 19, 2012, 08:36 PM »

looking good nice work.

mormyshka · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 19, 2012, 08:42 PM »

panels installed

roof and windows done

..and that's all as today -it is hard to work outside when temp. hits -23 C

MattR · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 20, 2012, 12:47 AM »

Nice looking shack. I like the billboard sign walls.

Matt

Big - D OBG · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 20, 2012, 07:53 AM »

Definitely will help with visibility.

Bout-Time · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 20, 2012, 09:03 AM »

Nice job!

I like the design, wish I had put the door on the long wall of my toaster so the guy in back can get out quicker....

Mainedog · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 20, 2012, 11:31 AM »

What the black skis made out of?

MD

mormyshka · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 20, 2012, 04:04 PM »

Thank you for your comments

Quote from: Mainedog on Jan 20, 2012, 11:31 AM

What the black skis made out of?

MD

Some kind of plastic -I bought them in Home Hardware

FRESHBAIT · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 20, 2012, 05:15 PM »

Really Nice, I like it. You can just say that wawa sponsers you!!! I need more pictures.

mormyshka · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 29, 2012, 05:14 PM »

Finally

finishing inside

FRESHBAIT · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 29, 2012, 05:19 PM »

Nice work, looks like it came out great. Time to get us some pictures of it on the ice with some fish being caught. What are you going to be heating it with???

mormyshka · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 29, 2012, 05:22 PM »

solar installed

loading on the trailer

Ready to go (hopefully tomorrow)

Thanks for visiting

mormyshka · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 29, 2012, 05:24 PM »

Will be heated with Buddy heater

shaun_300 · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 29, 2012, 08:20 PM »

Nice looking shack! Love the Wawa sign as the outside of it.

rickl1968 · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 29, 2012, 08:32 PM »

Nice shack!
The WAWA sign, is a nice touch!

Great job.

mormyshka · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 29, 2012, 08:34 PM »

Thank you guys

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