Author Topic: new ice house for the season!!! (Read 11319 times)

sphynx_000 · « **on:** Dec 01, 2005, 03:42 PM »

I helped a couple friends build an ice house this summer. I though i would post up some pics.
Its just about finished, tell me what you think.

Mongo · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 01, 2005, 03:44 PM »

How big is the new shanty ???

DRabbit · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 01, 2005, 03:45 PM »

I was also in on this project, and it was built in my shop. Let us know what you think. By the way it is 8 by12, and was built by 3 18 year old kids.

sphynx_000 · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 01, 2005, 03:46 PM »

8x12 ft.

30k btu heater, w00t!

vancouvercanuck · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 01, 2005, 03:54 PM »

That is one sweet shanty. The decorative wall plates for the electrical definitely adds to the ambiance.

Good job guys. Hope your going to show more pics this season with some fish in it.

hali-man · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 01, 2005, 03:56 PM »

Nice! How about some outside shots?

sphynx_000 · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 01, 2005, 04:11 PM »

heh, dont have much for outside shots... but here are some taken durring construction.
We still plan to extend the arms on the wheel pivots to make the house jack up easier.

Mongo · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 01, 2005, 05:57 PM »

Sweet looking shanty
Would love to have something that size on my lake

big big rdg · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 01, 2005, 06:53 PM »

Gonna be nice to fish in Luxury! Nice job

sphynx_000 · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 01, 2005, 06:59 PM »

haha, I almost feel guilty fishing in nice places like that, almost.

Gotta have the portable for serious fishing too.

David_the_fisher · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 01, 2005, 07:20 PM »

NICEEE HOUSEE
man i would live in it haha

cstolp · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 01, 2005, 08:46 PM »

Hey guys can you post a picture of the axle mount/setup? Just curious

sphynx_000 · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 01, 2005, 08:54 PM »

Its kind of hard to see. The inner rod which is welded to the tire arm rotates inside a pipe, we tapped a grease sert in there to help it rotate smoothly.

mullen2525 · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 01, 2005, 08:58 PM »

looks more like an ice apartment than an ice shanty, how much you chargin for rent...haha

camo_fish · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 01, 2005, 10:21 PM »

8x12, that is something.

very nice looking Cadillac style shanty.

dwayne · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 02, 2005, 11:13 AM »

Where it the generator serving those AC loads?

sphynx_000 · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 02, 2005, 12:07 PM »

We are using a 12v power inverter. Its enough for lights and a small TV, dvd player, nintendo, radio, or whatever.

When the battery gets low, we usually just charge it up off a pickup for a while. Alot cheaper than a generator, and quieter.

ChenBassHead · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 02, 2005, 12:57 PM »

Man, that's a SWEET shack. I'm going to build one over the summer for next year, so I can bring it up to college. I wanted to make one to bring up this winter, but ran out of time during summer due to prior commitments.

-Zach

shantynovice · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 02, 2005, 06:29 PM »

hey, I helped sphynx and Drabbit build the house and would love to hear what you think about it. Let me know.

Waubay Fisher · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 02, 2005, 09:43 PM »

That is like a Hilton for ice-fishing!!!! I'd take that thing anyday! Guys, did you use luan for the inside paneling in there? We built a cabin addition to our trailer this last spring and used it as well... worked pretty good - and cheap! Good luck using the permie on the ice! I'm sure you'll be MORE than happy with it!!

-WF.

sphynx_000 · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 02, 2005, 11:41 PM »

I believe the inside paneling was just called "one-side finished plywood" or something like that.

I cant wait to get out fishing... im sure all the work will pay off

big walleye · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 03, 2005, 08:54 AM »

Holy cow. That is a beauty. I would love to have one of those. The thing that scares me out here are people that like to vandalize. One of these years I guess. Nice job.

shantynovice · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 03, 2005, 01:53 PM »

Hopefully we can find a nice shanty community where friendly fisherman can help keep an eye on the place.

DRabbit · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 03, 2005, 01:55 PM »

Actually the interior plwood is luaun plywood.

Tecumseh · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 03, 2005, 11:16 PM »

WOW. how amazing..... i wish i had a hotel on the ice!

bucketmouth · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 04, 2005, 01:39 PM »

Awesome guys, really looks great. I've been waiting for updated pics of your project since DRabbit first posted early pics some time ago. I'm looking to build something similar over next summer so I'll be in touch if I run into any problems...

bucketmouth

sphynx_000 · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 04, 2005, 02:12 PM »

Good luck with your project!, after building the house, here are some things I would recomend doing to make it all go more smoothly.

-make a list of materials and buy everything at once, I felt we ran into alot of problems by starting things before we had all the materials, kind-of common sence.

-carefully plan things like wall studs, and roof trusses. I would recomend buying roof trusses. We crafted our own and ran into problems, we arent exactly pro-carpenters either though...

-keep weight in mind. Its a tricky battle; strength and durability vs. lightweight

if you have any questions about the house, im sure one of us would be happy to give you an answer.

shantynovice · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 04, 2005, 02:35 PM »

hey bucketmouth- Sphynx is right. Definately draw all your plans out and don't start the woodworking until you have a complete materials list. Make sure you use 100% silicon for EVERYTHING, or you'll end up doing it twice or even three times. Sphynx and I debated a lot over the summer wether to use 2by4 or 2by2 studded walls and floor braces. I would recommend 2by2 because it would be more than sufficient in strength and would be much lighter, and sphynx is never going to let me hear the end of this one. lol. ..........never

Tecumseh · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 05, 2005, 12:43 PM »

beautiful! must have taken alot of time and work , im sure it will all pay off!

majormaj · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 05, 2005, 02:30 PM »

Nice job on the shack, we're all invited to the housewarming party, right? Just let me know, I'll bring the bait.

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