Looking for help getting equipment out on ice and making hole for experiment

[shamogan]

Hi everyone!
I'm a master's student trying to do an experiment out on Lake Winnipesaukee (or other lake in the region that is at least 25m or 82ft deep such as Newfound, Merrymeeting,Winnisquam, etc.) to test some sonar technology I've been developing. 

To get the equipment in the water I need to make a large hole (at least 2ft by 2ft big, maybe larger). Ice divers tell me its easiest to do with a chain saw. But I think a couple ice auger holes and possibly an ice saw would be able to do it. I have no experience operating any of these and so I'm looking to hire someone who does to make the hole for me. Some of the equipment is heavy and so It would also be a great if I could find someone with an ATV or snowmobile (conditions permitting of course) that would be willing to offer their services to help me haul the equipment out there.

I've tried the two local fishing guides that I know of (Tim Moore and YOAdrien Charters), with no luck. So I am checking to see if there is anyone in this community who would like to offer their services for either or both tasks (making the hole or helping transport equipment). Or if anyone on here knows the contact information of someone else that might be able to help it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[Coffin Dodger]

An ice auger and ice saw would be easy enough.
If using a chainsaw, please sub some kind of vegetable oil for bar oil.
Most importantly, please bring a couple conifer branches to upright mark the man hole. 

[shamogan]

An ice auger and ice saw would be easy enough.
If using a chainsaw, please sub some kind of vegetable oil for bar oil.
Most importantly, please bring a couple conifer branches to upright mark the man hole.

Thanks for tips! I will definitely make sure to properly mark the manhole!

[redneckfisherman5]

Thanks for tips! I will definitely make sure to properly mark the manhole!

what kind of expieriemental data are your trying to retrieve from this? I've got wheeler and auger and chainsaw , newfound is closest to me send me a pm if you want to discuss this project

[Ice Scratcher]

FYI, no bar oil is needed when cutting ice..

The ice shavings and water are more than enough for lubricant and cooling issues...

Been cutting that way for a while, no harm on my chains or bars..

More tips....Screw in a ice anchor or two to lift the block out before cutting.  (To stay dryer)  try to do most of the cutting all the way around without going deep enough to hit water. Once you get it mostly all cut, then finish it all the way through.. Once you hit the water, you get to deal with a ton of spray... Make two of the sides (opposite of each other) angled as to where the block can only come up and out.. Then when finished, you can put the block back, and its pretty much immediately safe to stand on, but it will sit a little lower in the hole.. If its later season (above freezing), might still want to mark around with pine brush in case water drainage erodes around your block.. While the hole is open, sit the block on sticks or similar so it doesn't freeze in place (making two hazards, big block to hit, with a big hole next to it lol)

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[shamogan]

FYI, no bar oil is needed when cutting ice..

The ice shavings and water are more than enough for lubricant and cooling issues...

Been cutting that way for a while, no harm on my chains or bars..

More tips....Screw in a ice anchor or two to lift the block out before cutting.  (To stay dryer)  try to do most of the cutting all the way around without going deep enough to hit water. Once you get it mostly all cut, then finish it all the way through.. Once you hit the water, you get to deal with a ton of spray... Make two of the sides (opposite of each other) angled as to where the block can only come up and out.. Then when finished, you can put the block back, and its pretty much immediately safe to stand on, but it will sit a little lower in the hole.. If its later season (above freezing), might still want to mark around with pine brush in case water drainage erodes around your block.. While the hole is open, sit the block on sticks or similar so it doesn't freeze in place (making two hazards, big block to hit, with a big hole next to it lol)

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Thanks for the tips!

[shamogan]

I've narrowed down the days to do my experiment to 2. I would like to do it either Feb.22  or  Feb. 25
Anyone available to offer their services on one those days?

[NHGunowner]

Excellent info Ice Scratcher, much appreciated.
Always clear when you have an expert present, great post.

[Ice Scratcher]

Excellent info Ice Scratcher, much appreciated.
Always clear when you have an expert present, great post.

Thanks man, that really means a lot to me..

That was the coolest thing anyone has said me this year, if not longer...

All the best to you and yours!


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[ilike2fish]

Willing to help with whatever you need if you’re still looking. Feel free to send me a message. I have all the gear I think you’ll need.

[Ice Scratcher]

Another reason, beyond environmental damage, and wrong smelling bait and jigs...

Bar oil will really screw up your sight fishing with an oil slick....



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