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Frabill Recruit, sled painted white, hyfax, 7ah agm in battery box, switch panel, LED's (2x overhead, front of sled and inside tub), dual usb charger/volt meter combo, Frabill rod holders, seat moved back 4", pvc junk holders, enough room to fish two (Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)Clamp and hair tie turned into deadstick rod holder(Image removed from quote.)
No pics yet but in the process of a few mods of FX 50 windbreak:1) Moved the bench from the front to the rear for a shelf...perfect for heater.2) Placed small triangle canvas chair where bench was, off-set to one side. Sitting further into shanty for added protection from elements.3) Put shanty cover over top to help retain heat.4) Used chair carry bag for drill/auger...fits nicely inside shack5) Plenty of room for bucket w/ poles "attached" and locator.6) Everything incl. shanty still less than 60#7) Smitty Sled complete in about a week.
Let me see some pictures when your done. I have an FX50 wind break also I hardly ever use.
Here is what i have done to my clam nanook
You win the best Ski Modification Award
X 2!! Mind if I ask where you got the brackets on the ski's?
Got them on amazon. Just search lift hinges or coffee table hinges. Around $15 a pair.
Toph19, Are these the hinges you used?https://www.ebay.com/itm/2PCS-Lift-Up-Coffee-Table-Desk-Hinge-Bracket-Fit-for-Furniture-Hardware-FreeShip/153211728207?epid=28025960310&hash=item23ac21714f:g:eKIAAOSwi7Vb4VJp:rk:13:pf:0
Do the hinges lock in the up position? Any chance they may drop the sled?
How difficult is it to raise the tub up from the lowered position, have you tried it with the tub full of your gear?
Very easy to raise. I just lift one side pop the ski down and then do the other.
It is very sturdy in the up position but i wouldlnt recommend sitting on it while raised. I havent got to test it much yet so i dont really know how durable it will prove to be over time. Im most worried about how the metal holds up to the elements.
This link was sent to me on IJO. What an awesome idea! Are you concerned about wind coming under the sled with those brackets off the ice a little ways/ have you had a chance to sit in it to see how well the brackets will hold up even with it in the down position?Thanks!