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jrp454
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Smitty built sleds
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Jan 27, 2010, 02:11 PM »
Ok you all know of the problems pulling a suitcase shanty.
I have the Clam 5600, great once there, but a pain in snow to pull.
I have got the parts together to build the sled, was woundering if any mods
would make it easier to haul gear prior to building?
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chumster
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Jan 27, 2010, 02:38 PM »
Not sure if they fit your sled but i have a shappell 2000 and they make a pair of skis for their suitcase models. I bought and put a pair on mine and it's really easy to pull now. Cost me $25. plus shipping. My buddies that have had suitcase sleds for years, are ordering them now.
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jrp454
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Jan 27, 2010, 03:12 PM »
I thought about shappell's ski's but wanted a heavier built ski.
was looking for a more secure way to haul gear with a smitty sled
than just strapping on. I have seen ways guy's come up with things for other stuff.
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dsp2
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Jan 27, 2010, 03:42 PM »
I put a small piece of wood in the center of each crossbar, for my Shappell DX300 as it is has a grooved bottom when folded. Not sure about the Clam though? I use a couple of rachet straps to secure thing for a long haul, but most of the time I can just load it up and go.
You may have seen this thread but lots of pics on different sleds
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=9812.0
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mealworm
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summer sucks
Re: Smitty built sleds
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Jan 27, 2010, 05:37 PM »
i wish i took a pic of my sled before i tore it apart but what i did was i built a box that sat on skis about 18" high the box had no bottom but it did have supports going across so i could put my clam (closed up) in the box and that became the bottom of the sled then just put your gear on top of you shanty,hope this helps
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silvercreeker
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Jan 27, 2010, 06:03 PM »
I have the 5600 too, and made a sled out of old skis and a rack out of pvc...pulls like a dream and nothing falls off the top.
hope that helps
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jrp454
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Reply #6 on:
Jan 27, 2010, 06:15 PM »
silvercreeker and mealworm thanks, after reading mw's post I thought of the pvc rack and the next post there it is.
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jrp454
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Jan 27, 2010, 06:21 PM »
Hey silvercreeker, looks like you haul the same amount of gear as me. How does that pull on loose snow, that has not glazed over?
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silvercreeker
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Jan 27, 2010, 08:24 PM »
The skis seem to make it pull easy. If I was to build another sled, I would have the base highe, maybe 12 inches. Still, a LOT easier then just the suitcase.
I aways bring way more then I need
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jrp454
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Jan 27, 2010, 09:11 PM »
My hieght is 4.5", the snow in my part of Illinois rarely get more than 6", with out getting froze solid. Then have freezing and thawing to pack it down. If I run into problems I have some 2x12's around, that will get 11.5" up.
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silvercreeker
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Jan 28, 2010, 05:48 AM »
I used 2x8, and so far so go. But we do get a little snow in Western NY
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jrp454
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Jan 28, 2010, 06:57 AM »
Yes you do. My Daughter is stationed at Ft. Drum.
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MILLERMANKT
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Jan 28, 2010, 07:39 AM »
silvercreeker, I also have the clam 5600 and a similar sled to pull it. I love your idea for the pvc rack. Nicely done !!!!
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silvercreeker
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Jan 28, 2010, 06:15 PM »
Thanks on the rack. Its made to break into 2 halfs, easier for putting into the truck.
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fishinpo1e1
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Jan 28, 2010, 07:17 PM »
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This is my first attempt to paste a picture using photobucket.
Shown is a "smitty" sled of my own design. It uses cross country skis and 3 sets of risers with a shallow box above to fit the grooves of a Shappell DX-3000. It holds 4 extra buckets in front and two buckets on the shanty. I have more pictures if you have questions.
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fishinpo1e1
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Jan 28, 2010, 07:26 PM »
Trying again:
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fishinpo1e1
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Jan 28, 2010, 07:33 PM »
3rd try.
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fishinpo1e1
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Jan 28, 2010, 07:39 PM »
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dsp2
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Jan 28, 2010, 07:39 PM »
nice! looks like your ready to rock n roll.
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fishinpo1e1
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Reply #19 on:
Jan 28, 2010, 07:46 PM »
Underside show 2x4 cross members cut down to 2x2 in middle.
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silvercreeker
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Jan 28, 2010, 07:55 PM »
Is that a "green box" fish lokator!!!
SWEET!
Wanted one so bad when they first came out!
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fishinpo1e1
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Reply #21 on:
Jan 28, 2010, 08:23 PM »
Yes , still works after over 40 years.
Never a problem.
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geothefisher
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Jan 28, 2010, 08:52 PM »
Here is our pair of Smitty Sleds. The first one is under the Cabelas suitcase shanty. The second one we built a box on to carry all our equipment in. It also doubles as a work station out on the ice. As you can see, it is being used in its "kitchen" mode. LOL Easy to build and even easier to pull.
Here is a closer shot of the equipment sled in kitchen mode!
We paid $1 per pair for the skis at a local flea market. At that price, we just had to build them!
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Me and my son/fishing buddy AKA gfisher95
jrp454
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Reply #23 on:
Jan 29, 2010, 03:21 PM »
nice sleds guys
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jrp454
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Reply #24 on:
Feb 01, 2010, 08:51 PM »
built the sled, I can't believe how much easier it is to pull.
Just need to build rack. thanks for the ideas guys
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smitty0312
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Build A Smitty Sled.......it's a back & lung saver
Re: Smitty built sleds
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Reply #25 on:
Feb 02, 2010, 10:37 AM »
Glad I could inspire all you guys, good job, they look great. Smitty
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bigfoot697
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Feb 02, 2010, 05:49 PM »
years ago i made 1 up. i got a shipping crate from work that was being thrown out[ about 2x4 feet] and found the skis in the trash. used 4- 4x4x4" pieces of wood,attached skis to them then crate to wood. bought 4- 4 foot long pieces of conduit for the 4 corners, drilled the holes used a tarp and made a wind breaker. total cost was under 20 $ and worked great.
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Hux
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Sep 24, 2013, 09:03 AM »
Here's my Smitty.
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Water and ice
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Sep 24, 2013, 09:56 AM »
Wondering if you gus use any adhiesive to connect the wood to the skies? I used both adhiesive and screws.
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gearheart
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Re: Smitty built sleds
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Reply #29 on:
Sep 24, 2013, 12:54 PM »
Is that an old Lowrance green box flasher I see. Haven't seen one of them in years. Nice sled BTW
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