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Offline smelt stalker

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question on ice thickness
« on: Jan 06, 2013, 02:25 PM »
how much ice would be ok for a 5000 pound truck? i plan on takin my truck out on the ice this year.little worried
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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #1 on: Jan 06, 2013, 02:38 PM »
I would NEVER take my truck on the ice. JMHO.

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Offline damyankey

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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #2 on: Jan 06, 2013, 02:42 PM »
Ask yourself this, Can I afford the fine, recovery cost( I use to get $1200 just to float it to the surface) and can I be without the truck. Just walk or get an ATV or sled.
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Offline Lv2airchr

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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #3 on: Jan 06, 2013, 02:43 PM »
I would wait for at least a foot of ice. Be careful of springs and pressure ridges. It's much safer with a ATV. Just my two cents.
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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #4 on: Jan 06, 2013, 02:43 PM »
Ice is a funny thing hard to tell what is going on. I drove out on Caanan street lake one year, drove out to the middle of the lake. my brother got out to cut holes , and when he did the chisel went right through paper thin ice. we where lucky to get off without falling through. so you better make sure before you venture out.  ther are charts out telling the properties of ice but becareful and good luck.
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Offline sgthoskins

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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #5 on: Jan 06, 2013, 03:22 PM »
In MN everyone drives their trucks on the ice.  Out here in NH I've done it once, it was on 12" + inches of ice.  Unless you have lot of ice to cover and there is a solid 12"+ on the entire lake I wouldn't risk it.  As others have said if it goes through it's done.  Get a four wheeler to drag your gear around.
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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #6 on: Jan 06, 2013, 03:50 PM »
8 feet for me to drive on the ice
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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #7 on: Jan 06, 2013, 03:52 PM »
Quote from: Capt. Black on Jan 06, 2013, 02:38 PM
I would NEVER take my truck on the ice. JMHO.

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X2, but I would take someone else's…
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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #8 on: Jan 06, 2013, 03:54 PM »
Quote from: AQUAASSASSIN on Jan 06, 2013, 03:52 PM
X2, but I would take someone else's…
LMAO !!!!! :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:Glad you don't waste all the good material over there  ::) ::) ;D ;D
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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #9 on: Jan 06, 2013, 03:57 PM »
Quote from: AQUAASSASSIN on Jan 06, 2013, 03:52 PM
X2, but I would take someone else's…
LOL. Ice road truckers is one of my fav shows. I bet those guys would know
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Offline PHD

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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #10 on: Jan 06, 2013, 04:10 PM »
11" is plenty.. If you decide to drive on, check the ice often. Don't assume it's safe by someone elses tracks..
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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #11 on: Jan 06, 2013, 04:40 PM »
Quote from: drowndin dots on Jan 06, 2013, 03:54 PM
LMAO !!!!! :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:Glad you don't waste all the good material over there  ::) ::) ;D ;D

I am not allowed to post over there LOL! I am behaving on here, so forgive me I will be dull and try not to post on any controversial topics. I am still banned from MHF :-\. Maybe soon I can come back, It is becoming a habit over there :o
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Offline SmellsLikeFishNH

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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #12 on: Jan 06, 2013, 04:43 PM »
Lol making lots of friends are we Frank?

Keep it up, I enjoy your humor.

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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #13 on: Jan 06, 2013, 04:45 PM »
Quote from: SmellsLikeFishNH on Jan 06, 2013, 04:43 PM
Lol making lots of friends are we Frank?

Keep it up, I enjoy your humor.

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Offline SmellsLikeFishNH

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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #14 on: Jan 06, 2013, 04:47 PM »
Oh trust me I know all about it, I delete. Lot of what I type originally lol
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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #15 on: Jan 06, 2013, 04:47 PM »
Filter issues I guess ::) ;D
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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #16 on: Jan 06, 2013, 04:47 PM »
Quote from: bandit1 on Jan 06, 2013, 03:50 PM
8 feet for me to drive on the ice

This - or 1 foot frozen all the way thru.
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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #17 on: Jan 06, 2013, 04:48 PM »
It all depends on what you drive. If you are runnin a Dodge you don't need much at all. 
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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #18 on: Jan 06, 2013, 04:48 PM »
Quote from: Swampdonkey on Jan 06, 2013, 04:48 PM
It all depends on what you drive. If you are runnin a Dodge you don't need much at all.

HAHAHA
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Offline SmellsLikeFishNH

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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #19 on: Jan 06, 2013, 04:54 PM »
I know Swampdonkey will love knowing this, but my Ram is an awesome truck! It won't be out on the lake though no matter what.
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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #20 on: Jan 06, 2013, 04:57 PM »
Quote from: SmellsLikeFishNH on Jan 06, 2013, 04:54 PM
I know Swampdonkey will love knowing this, but my Ram is an awesome truck! It won't be out on the lake though no matter what.
LOL!
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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #21 on: Jan 06, 2013, 04:57 PM »
Quote from: AQUAASSASSIN on Jan 06, 2013, 04:47 PM
Filter issues I guess ::) ;D
How , you have no filter  ;D ;D ;D Non - existant items have no issues  >:D
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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #22 on: Jan 06, 2013, 05:00 PM »
Quote from: drowndin dots on Jan 06, 2013, 04:57 PM
How , you have no filter  ;D ;D ;D Non - existant items have no issues  >:D

That's what I am sayin Brochacho! I am just misunderstood ::) ;D
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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #23 on: Jan 06, 2013, 05:04 PM »
Quote from: AQUAASSASSIN on Jan 06, 2013, 05:00 PM
That's what I am sayin Brochacho! I am just misunderstood ::) ;D
The scary part is I agree with nearly everything you say :cookoo: .... I'm just a little older and can hold my tongue better now  ::) ::) ::)
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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #24 on: Jan 06, 2013, 05:06 PM »
It's like we have ESPN or something?  ::)
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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #25 on: Jan 06, 2013, 05:23 PM »
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Offline masshills

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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #26 on: Jan 06, 2013, 06:10 PM »
 I've seen vehicles on as little as 10". I prefer at least 15" of good ice and even then I follow other tracks and check constantly.
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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #27 on: Jan 06, 2013, 06:30 PM »
That chart is a little on the light side for my preference.
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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #28 on: Jan 06, 2013, 07:33 PM »
Quote from: AQUAASSASSIN on Jan 06, 2013, 03:52 PM
X2, but I would take someone else's…
Now that's funny.  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

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Offline sgthoskins

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Re: question on ice thickness
« Reply #29 on: Jan 07, 2013, 09:52 AM »
Quote from: bassranger on Jan 06, 2013, 06:30 PM
That chart is a little on the light side for my preference.

This one is a little more realistic IMO

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