Author Topic: Show me your sleds!!! (Read 159096 times)

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #210 on:** Jan 20, 2010, 08:28 AM »

Quote from: jam9267 on Jan 19, 2010, 03:31 PM

What is the best way to attach the wood framing to the downhill skis?

Counter sunk 1/4" flat head machine bolts sort of like Bjeff42 did.

beeverfishing · « **Reply #211 on:** Jan 21, 2010, 08:32 PM »

This is my sled / Slide out shanty.. Plenty of room to bring anything I could ever want to take with me.. Glide's like a dream on snow or ice..Easily loaded into the back of my truck. And possibly the best of all.. Other then the screws and paint, everything was free.. !!

pooley · « **Reply #212 on:** Jan 21, 2010, 08:55 PM »

all i can say is WOW!

Frankey · « **Reply #213 on:** Jan 24, 2010, 08:43 PM »

wiredstone · « **Reply #214 on:** Jan 24, 2010, 09:35 PM »

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #215 on:** Jan 25, 2010, 12:34 PM »

I have to say that slide-out shanty is pretty slick.... Got any pics of the furnishings?

pooley · « **Reply #216 on:** Jan 25, 2010, 05:49 PM »

Quote from: jimmyclaude on Jan 25, 2010, 12:34 PM

I have to say that slide-out shanty is pretty slick.... Got any pics of the furnishings?

that is a great invention!

beeverfishing · « **Reply #217 on:** Jan 25, 2010, 10:24 PM »

Quote from: jimmyclaude on Jan 25, 2010, 12:34 PM

I have to say that slide-out shanty is pretty slick.... Got any pics of the furnishings?

TY... To be honest, there isn't much inside but a bench seat and a cpl pole holders. It is made from 3/16 luan with 3/4 x 3/4 framing. The bottom 8" was coated inside and out with "cheap" spray on bed liner to help waterproof it, then it was all painted with porch /deck paint. I'm sure that added some extra weight, But figured it would help it last a few more years. As I mentioned previously, all the wood was free.. And I "designed" / built most of it at work..on the clock...

Boss that it was an awesome design

There is plenty of room for me and all of my "stuff". It heats up nicely with a lantern, But if need be I can hook up the heater with the 20# tank outside. And it is much easier to pull and set up then my "suitcase" style shanty ...There is room for improvement (a more comfortable seat for one ), But I'm happy with it..for now...

Mainedog · « **Reply #218 on:** Jan 25, 2010, 11:11 PM »

Quote from: beeverfishing on Jan 25, 2010, 10:24 PM

TY... To be honest, there isn't much inside but a bench seat and a cpl pole holders. It is made from 3/16 luan with 3/4 x 3/4 framing. The bottom 8" was coated inside and out with "cheap" spray on bed liner to help waterproof it, then it was all painted with porch /deck paint. I'm sure that added some extra weight, But figured it would help it last a few more years. As I mentioned previously, all the wood was free.. And I "designed" / built most of it at work..on the clock... Boss that it was an awesome design There is plenty of room for me and all of my "stuff". It heats up nicely with a lantern, But if need be I can hook up the heater with the 20# tank outside. And it is much easier to pull and set up then my "suitcase" style shanty ...There is room for improvement (a more comfortable seat for one ), But I'm happy with it..for now...

What are the dimensions (folded and unfolded) and the weight?
MD

Adirondackhunter · « **Reply #219 on:** Jan 26, 2010, 11:10 AM »

New sled, more additional gadgets to come. need to incorporate a grill on the table area. That is where I carry my shanty now.

slickrick · « **Reply #220 on:** Jan 26, 2010, 12:28 PM »

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/146/m_0454061d2c3b4fb4953ea50a86001151
LOL hope this works.

slickrick · « **Reply #221 on:** Jan 26, 2010, 12:31 PM »

well that did not work

how does a newbee get pic into poasts???
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/146/m_0454061d2c3b4fb4953ea50a86001151 (ftp://http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/146/m_0454061d2c3b4fb4953ea50a86001151)

JimmieDean · « **Reply #222 on:** Jan 26, 2010, 12:33 PM »

Quote from: slickrick on Jan 26, 2010, 12:31 PM

well that did not work how does a newbee get pic into poasts???
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/146/m_0454061d2c3b4fb4953ea50a86001151 (ftp://http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/146/m_0454061d2c3b4fb4953ea50a86001151)

PM sent

JimmieDean · « **Reply #223 on:** Jan 27, 2010, 07:26 AM »

Slickrick's sled posted for him! (In the back ground)

slickrick · « **Reply #224 on:** Jan 27, 2010, 01:35 PM »

Thank you jimmy deam for get'n that pic in.
i built it to pull a 3 section 6x12 insulated deck with 9 holes , covers, and sleves.
i set my quick fish 6 on it. moves like a dream.
we use it to pull our tubs, and everything else.
cost around $ 50.00 to make.

mounted skies on my deck last year, and it was like dragging a dead horse!
conduit is the way to go.

beeverfishing · « **Reply #225 on:** Jan 29, 2010, 06:26 PM »

Quote from: Mainedog on Jan 25, 2010, 11:11 PM

What are the dimensions (folded and unfolded) and the weight?
MD

I finally got what you were asking for...
From the scales at work, my sled /shanty weighs 120 lbs. Seems like a lot, But I guess every thing adds up...
But as I mentioned before, it pulls very easily, even on snow. I load and unload it from the back of my truck myself. The only pain is having to load and unload all of my stuff when flipping it up or down, thus the reason for having multiple buckets..

As for the measurements... In the sled mode, it is 61" long, 42" wide and 36" tall (Measuing from the ice). The main box sits 7 1/2" off of the ice...

When set up as a shanty... it is 61" tall, 42" wide and 50" deep. The main box is 27" deep and the slide out area (Hole area) is 22" x 42"

Basically it is similiar to a Bananna box with one side cut out of the lid... If that makes any sense.. If you have any questions.. or pics of specific areas , let me know...

joeythejigger · « **Reply #226 on:** Jan 29, 2010, 06:41 PM »

Here is my outfit. I have a Shappell DX3000 and everything else fits on top. I made the sled out of oak and a pair of youth water skis.

metalfish · « **Reply #227 on:** Jan 29, 2010, 06:50 PM »

prchslyr · « **Reply #228 on:** Jan 29, 2010, 07:03 PM »

Dude, I think you're the first one to throw up horns on the Shanty. I dig the the sled. 8)

metalfish · « **Reply #229 on:** Jan 29, 2010, 08:20 PM »

Thanks.

AltaIce · « **Reply #230 on:** Jan 29, 2010, 08:50 PM »

Hi All.... ((Orig post on Jan 22, 2010))

I LOVE my Otter 2 mini Ice sled, and for several reasons...
- They way they built it,it is very very strong for it's size. ( very thick bottom)
- It can fit in the back of most closed in vehicles.( well small SUV"S now I guess) ( before the rack it was some cars)
- It is easy to pull. ( before the Rack and now just as easy after the slides put on the bottom )
- AND the most important thing of all is..... I will never ever will carry anything on my Back again...LOL The rack is even more important now since I bought a 24 lb Ice tent this fall... and it lets me haul other people's stuff now even more..( why should they have to carry there things)

I JUST had to make a few changes on it to suit me...

First thing the WIFE SAID when she saw the CAMO DUCT Tape... was .... " Ya know your a Redneck When!....."
All my fishing friends said when I pulled out the back of the Small SUV was... " Oh My Gawd " and Laughed...
I have been thinking of this build all summer.. and really wanted to use PVC. When I saw the Rod holder that " TubDude" built
and posted for us all. I started on the rod rack ... then I could not stop thinking about more.. PVC for the rack. had some thoughts of it all summer. BUT when I saw pics of the older Sled that “Bart” built, when a diff style of PVC that gave the courage to try this one.

Here are some Pics of My Revamped " Otter Two Mini Ice sled" ( Phase one is now complete...LOL)

Take care ... Have fun on the Ice and with all those around you....AltaIce

oletimer · « **Reply #231 on:** Jan 29, 2010, 08:55 PM »

That deserves a big WOW!!!

AltaIce · « **Reply #232 on:** Jan 29, 2010, 08:58 PM »

A Few more Different Views.

AltaIce · « **Reply #233 on:** Jan 29, 2010, 09:05 PM »

Thanks " oletimer"

I hope "WOW" in the good way ..LOL

8)

oletimer · « **Reply #234 on:** Jan 29, 2010, 09:07 PM »

You got that right Alta. A place for everything and everything in it's place.
Very cooool

Dizzy · « **Reply #235 on:** Jan 30, 2010, 08:41 AM »

Fine piece of engineering there AltaIce... very impressive.

Greg2ha · « **Reply #236 on:** Jan 30, 2010, 10:28 AM »

WOW! That's a very engineered craft there! You have to be a engineer or a
fabricator or even a plumber! Awesome job!

AltaIce · « **Reply #237 on:** Jan 30, 2010, 11:27 AM »

Thank you very much ...oletimer, Dizzy and Hreg2ha (Handshakes)

and thanks for not laughing.... LOL

Got to tell ya... Last night I went to bed very very late (12:10 am), Wife helped me Fall asleep..LOL...LOL
Planned to get up 6:00 am or so or as late as possible) ( being that would be a sleep in on a day off) Was planning on going down to the Hardware store to pick up all the pieces I needed to finish Phase Two of my Sled....

Then woke up wide awake at 2:30 am wide awake..LOL First thing that hit my mind was a new and different idea for a self setting rod holder.....LOL.. So made a pot of coffee and went on down stairs, to work on something...LOL

Anyways.... worked and planned and worked and planned.. LOL until 8:30 , then went down to the hardware store and once again they were all out of the Basic elbows and 90 degrees....*bah*
I had planned to buy a Lot of stuff including pipe etc.but walked out of there a hour later with nothing... Bought the wife breakfast on the way home... Just sitting have a Java , then going to try two other stores later today...
It is nice to work my hands again and have it very relaxing revamping this Otter sled ....

I'm actually really pumped about this new rod holder , striking thingy ma jiggy I have in my head....LOL
I pulled apart half of my phase two to build some of the rod holder , striker thing jiggy... (L)

Anyways... thanks again folks... Later .... have a great day and Take Care.

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joeythejigger · « **Reply #238 on:** Jan 30, 2010, 03:23 PM »

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Is that a Fish float? Catch a good one and give it a toss out on the ice? LOL

AltaIce · « **Reply #239 on:** Jan 30, 2010, 05:07 PM »

LOL...." joeythejigger " Your right it is a Fish Float,

Your right again... you do throw it out there.. I have added a hair little weight to the inside of it and firmly wrapped one ( and glued tight) end of a Fifty foot nylon rope to it with the other end hooked up to a harness that can be placed around my shoulder and and or waist .
I hope I never have to use it, but if someone does fall through the ice I get a chance at throwing it at there head and knocking them out so they slip into the water in peace... LOL

You should have been looking out my Neighbors windows... the Day I was out in the street giving it a test.. I would imagine it looked kinda stupid... (LOL)

No one came out and ask me what I was doing... (L) I can only imagine what they thought.

(( The hook on the right , with the red reflector tape ... Can be twisted off fast and the whole rope comes off with one fast swoop)) ( no unwinding )

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