Author Topic: 1974 Beachcomber Fiberglass Ice Shanty  (Read 17021 times)

Offline Codyc6591

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Re: 1974 Beachcomber Fiberglass Ice Shanty
« Reply #90 on: Nov 18, 2017, 07:38 PM »
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Re: 1974 Beachcomber Fiberglass Ice Shanty
« Reply #91 on: Nov 18, 2017, 11:31 PM »


Had some welding completed over the past couple days

1) had trouble with the old solar panel mount. It wasn't secured properly when laid down and bounced during transport.  Also was a pain to extend.  We changed the brackets to mount to the rear frame. This thing could take a tornado now and stay intact!   Also, the poles are telescopic, can extend from 0-65 degrees and has several settings.   I now have no concerns fully extended in crazy SW Sask wind

2) Put steel plates over the tail lights.  Seemed to be a common "step" and already caused a few replaced tail lights.

3) being so short and having so much weight welded to the frame I was concerned about the frame.  I never had issues but thought I should beef it up.  The frame is now braced on all bends, inside and out. 

4). The main power cable ran under the frame and when hitching onto razor or truck it had risk of being pinched.   Welded a u-bolt around it to take the beating.

All little things to make it more rugged and convienient

Still working on the inside.  Have made a few small changes and couple more I am currently working on.   Will add pictures when complete!  Plan to take it out Dec 3 so still have some time


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Re: 1974 Beachcomber Fiberglass Ice Shanty
« Reply #92 on: Nov 18, 2017, 11:34 PM »
New here.

Welcome!!  I hope you like the pictures lol.  cheers

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Re: 1974 Beachcomber Fiberglass Ice Shanty
« Reply #93 on: Nov 18, 2017, 11:40 PM »



flasher Shelf finally being put to use with an LX7

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Re: 1974 Beachcomber Fiberglass Ice Shanty
« Reply #94 on: Nov 19, 2017, 07:06 AM »
Good luck on Dec. 3rd!!  :icefish:
My two favorite college football teams are Ohio State and whoever's playing Michigan!!!

Don't reel against the drag!!!

Ex Minnesnowta lad! You can take the lad out of Minnesnowta, but you can't take Minnesnowta out of the lad!!

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Re: 1974 Beachcomber Fiberglass Ice Shanty
« Reply #95 on: Nov 19, 2017, 03:44 PM »
Awesome!

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Re: 1974 Beachcomber Fiberglass Ice Shanty
« Reply #96 on: Nov 22, 2017, 03:53 PM »
You got the jump on the Tiny Houses fad. Built in circular crib board. Classy. Built-in LX7. Wowser. Maybe add some tuck 'n roll leather and a mirror ball for the dance floor.
Why would you ever leave?
We're born, we live for a while, and then we die.  Sounds like a good reason to go ice fishing.
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Re: 1974 Beachcomber Fiberglass Ice Shanty
« Reply #97 on: Dec 24, 2017, 05:28 PM »
I installed an LED rope light around the top perimeter....WOW!!

Also did a fair number of small changes over the past couple weeks and put it on the ice tonight.  Will upload some more pictures once we get some use over the holidays.    Cheers everyone ; enjoy the festive season!!


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Re: 1974 Beachcomber Fiberglass Ice Shanty
« Reply #98 on: Dec 24, 2017, 06:51 PM »
Impressive  ;D

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Re: 1974 Beachcomber Fiberglass Ice Shanty
« Reply #99 on: Dec 24, 2017, 07:24 PM »
Just in time for Christmas!!!  Happy Holidays!!! :thumbsup: :clap: :flex: :bow:
My two favorite college football teams are Ohio State and whoever's playing Michigan!!!

Don't reel against the drag!!!

Ex Minnesnowta lad! You can take the lad out of Minnesnowta, but you can't take Minnesnowta out of the lad!!

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Re: 1974 Beachcomber Fiberglass Ice Shanty
« Reply #100 on: Oct 06, 2018, 08:09 PM »
Updates?

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Re: 1974 Beachcomber Fiberglass Ice Shanty
« Reply #101 on: Oct 11, 2018, 09:49 PM »
None to post right now.  Flipping the axels for more clearance, going away from wood heat (diesel system) to open up more space and will be adding a slide under patio with outdoor washroom

All that has been completed recently are small personal touches for convenience.  We find it is used a lot for summer camping so trying to accommodate both!!

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Re: 1974 Beachcomber Fiberglass Ice Shanty
« Reply #102 on: Oct 12, 2018, 10:56 AM »
so impressive!!!!! hope to see pictures of the new additions! Do you have any details on the diesel heat?

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Re: 1974 Beachcomber Fiberglass Ice Shanty
« Reply #103 on: Oct 12, 2018, 04:10 PM »
I'm kinda supprised a propane heater isn't going in......or does it get to cold for propane that far north?

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Re: 1974 Beachcomber Fiberglass Ice Shanty
« Reply #104 on: Feb 09, 2019, 08:39 AM »
Any updates on your shack, or the fishing?

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Re: 1974 Beachcomber Fiberglass Ice Shanty
« Reply #105 on: Feb 09, 2019, 09:20 AM »
I’d love to see some updated pics

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Re: 1974 Beachcomber Fiberglass Ice Shanty
« Reply #106 on: Feb 09, 2019, 12:08 PM »
Same here!! Bring it!!!  :thumbsup: :flex:
My two favorite college football teams are Ohio State and whoever's playing Michigan!!!

Don't reel against the drag!!!

Ex Minnesnowta lad! You can take the lad out of Minnesnowta, but you can't take Minnesnowta out of the lad!!

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Re: 1974 Beachcomber Fiberglass Ice Shanty
« Reply #107 on: Feb 09, 2019, 07:09 PM »
Happy New Year everyone!  We got the shanty "finished" It has turned out fantastic!!!  It weighs just under 3000lbs loaded; a little heavier then I wanted but no problem to pull with a  quad. If I put a tri-ski system I will have no concerns getting it around with a snowmobile.
I was wondering how you were going to tow it on the ice and you explained it above.  Is this unit also capable of being towed over the road?  Great job if you have thick ice like you guys do.

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Re: 1974 Beachcomber Fiberglass Ice Shanty
« Reply #108 on: Nov 24, 2019, 05:46 PM »
Kneed some updated pics.....like the remodel and build

 



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