Author Topic: Shanty Storage (Read 2164 times)

Fishsauce · « **on:** Feb 09, 2016, 08:11 PM »

When the season is over (hopefully not anytime soon) I plan to store my Clam Nanook in the garage. Is there a cheaper option for a cover than the $50 one from Clam? There was an old thread that suggested looking at Christmas tree bags or Army duffle bags, but those won't fit my 81"X63"X63" shanty. I haven't been able to find large garbage bags or anything like that on Amazon.

Also, what's the cheapest option for hoisting my shanty to the garage ceiling? I found some old threads where people said they used bike lifts. Has anyone used something like this: http://www.amazon.com/RAD-Cycle-Products-Bike-Hoist/dp/B000PEURIQ. Did you have to modify your shanty to get the claws to fit?

Any advice is appreciated!

Hardwaternubie53 · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 08:17 PM »

Harbor Freight sells tarps really cheaply. Wrap it in a tarp. Don't forget the moth balls to keep the mice away.

hot tuna · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 08:25 PM »

Bags that are used to cover wood pellets are great . If there is an agway or hardware store that sells pellets , they usually have those cover bags around for free .
X-2 on moth balls or dryer sheets .
Hoisting is as simple as rope and using tent poles ( with rope through poles) and a few cheap pulleys or wheels and eye bolts

jiggly wiggly · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 04:29 AM »

anything is fine to use as a cover, depends on whats roaming in garage, ya got birds ? cats ? mice ? i use a painters tarp, surrounded outside and inside with moth balls for mickey mouse repellant.

trapper2000 · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 04:57 AM »

I threw a bag of moth balls in mine ,worked great except the smell ....inside my shanty now ,I left my tip up bag in the hub as well and it smells so bad it's still hanging in the shed airing out ......moral of the story .....more isn't always better don't throw a whole box of moth balls in your shanty

joefish · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 05:43 AM »

Quote from: trapper2000 on Feb 10, 2016, 04:57 AM

I threw a bag of moth balls in mine ,worked great except the smell ....inside my shanty now ,I left my tip up bag in the hub as well and it smells so bad it's still hanging in the shed airing out ......moral of the story .....more isn't always better don't throw a whole box of moth balls in your shanty

First thing is to clean out your shanty. They have the mint bags that work real well to keep the mice out. Smells a lot better than the balls.

Bambino0657 · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 07:44 AM »

Dryer sheets work well for mice.

Fishsauce · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 08:25 AM »

Great suggestions everyone, thanks! I'll make sure to throw some dryer sheets in there, I definitely have some critters roaming around in my garage.

I went my first five years without a shanty so having one is new to me. I paid my dues and now I really appreciate the luxury of being out of the wind!

RIVERRAT2 · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 08:40 AM »

Quote from: joefish on Feb 10, 2016, 05:43 AM

First thing is to clean out your shanty. They have the mint bags that work real well to keep the mice out. Smells a lot better than the balls.

mint smell rodents do not like it ,been told it hurts their nose???
i use mint oil at the house

RAT

Nysportxman · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 08:46 AM »

I use dryer sheets and they seem to work well. I place them in the tub and in the creases of the fabric and between the poles. Just make sure you replace the fabric sheets a few times during the off season. When I took my shanty out this year the fabric sheets had no smell left to them. I probably got lucky.

Fishsauce · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 09:06 AM »

RAT, do you put the mint oil on pieces of cloth or just apply it right on the shanty? Does the smell last all off-season?

RIVERRAT2 · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 10:54 AM »

Quote from: Fishsauce on Feb 10, 2016, 09:06 AM

RAT, do you put the mint oil on pieces of cloth or just apply it right on the shanty? Does the smell last all off-season?

we put it on a cotton balls and on some equipment[stops then from eating the wiring and making a nest
it works all of the time if you make sure each mo.it has a good smell[strong]

RAT

lil_coondog · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 01:13 PM »

Every year we wrap our clam and eskimo with stretch plastic wrap (ULine). We use the larger/longer roll, works great. We have yet to have any critter intrusions. We have also had great luck with moth balls. Just open up your shanty before use and let it air out a few days before ice season. Never tried mint scent or mint oil, might give it a try this time, to avoid the moth ball smell next season.

Raquettedacker · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 01:34 PM »

I sprinkle patcholie oil all over the inside of mine..
Only old hippies like that smell...

RIVERRAT2 · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 01:36 PM »

Quote from: lil_coondog on Feb 10, 2016, 01:13 PM

Every year we wrap our clam and eskimo with stretch plastic wrap (ULine). We use the larger/longer roll, works great. We have yet to have any critter intrusions. We have also had great luck with moth balls. Just open up your shanty before use and let it air out a few days before ice season. Never tried mint scent or mint oil, might give it a try this time, to avoid the moth ball smell next season.

i always used the moth balls before i was told about the mint oil,mint works go on critters
but i think i will stay will moth balls to try and keep the BIG critters away when i am camping
back in for trout fishing[not that far in now]

RAT

RIVERRAT2 · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 01:38 PM »

Quote from: Raquettedacker on Feb 10, 2016, 01:34 PM

I sprinkle patcholie oil all over the inside of mine..
Only old hippies like that smell...

what is that[patcholie] i have never hear of it

RAT

eyeball15 · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 01:57 PM »

Patchouli. Peace my friend, lol

sodaman · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 12, 2016, 05:27 AM »

zippered mattress bags and dryer sheets

iceslider · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 12, 2016, 06:00 AM »

guess you haven't been to enough dead shows

Bear Lake Bob · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 13, 2016, 09:44 AM »

Use some cedar wood pieces sold by most variety stores as an option for moth balls. THE CEDAR WOOD PIECES DETERRENT RODENTS, AND ALSO LEAVES A PLEASANT SMELL TO YOUR SHANTY

hardwater diehard · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 13, 2016, 09:56 AM »

Quote from: sodaman on Feb 12, 2016, 05:27 AM

zippered mattress bags and dryer sheets

That is a pretty slick idea ...will have to consider this

Quote from: Bear Lake Bob on Feb 13, 2016, 09:44 AM

Use some cedar wood pieces sold by most variety stores as an option for moth balls. THE CEDAR WOOD PIECES DETERRENT RODENTS, AND ALSO LEAVES A PLEASANT SMELL TO YOUR SHANTY

Nice idea also

I may have learned something today

Bluefintunah · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 13, 2016, 02:08 PM »

X2 on the cedar wood or mint oil have used both with perfect results

trapper2000 · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 13, 2016, 02:17 PM »

my stuff smells like moth balls but not one mouse bite ...i'll stick with the mothballs

potatoe · « **Reply #23 on:** Feb 13, 2016, 02:28 PM »

For storage you could make a cantilever shelf up high in your garage made with some 2 x 4's and plywood. Then it will be up and out of the way. I am going to build a large shelf 4' x 8' to put my Yukon this spring with other stuff.

I am going to try dryer sheets this year vs moth balls.

trapper2000 · « **Reply #24 on:** Feb 13, 2016, 02:42 PM »

i put mine in the upper storage area of my shed keeps it all out of the way i know drier sheets keep bugs away don't know about mice

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Author Topic: Shanty Storage (Read 2164 times)