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I like the sled Dizzy, is that a built in beer holder by the cooler?
Ha ha, it could be! No, it holds my transducer when moving from hole-to-hole... it swings outboard the sled so the water doesn't drain into the sled (there is a 1" drain hole in the bottom of the pipe elbow there).
Mainedog-Dou you need to recess the screws into the bottom of the ski's? Or is it not a big deal?
Yes. I used machine screws and counter-sunk them. They are slightly sunk (i.e. deeper than flush to the plastic).
how much did all that pvc and fixtures run ya bart?
I don't recall but it wasn't exactly cheap, the joints get costly...
I couldn't find the camera cord so here are a couple phone pics. I had some fun doing it. I'll probably be messing with it for a while. It needs some paint. I'm thinking black and hot pink.(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)
no when you sit on the seat does the front end lift up?
you'll enjoy it more, because you built it! good job, and have fun tinkering.
You would think it would but, being how wide my frame is it doesn't. I'm sure you can tell by looking at it that the seat was kind of an after thought. I got lucky with some of it. The sled rests inside the frame so it's convertable. Ski's for the long haul out, then pop it out to hole hop my spot on the lake. I had my little brother put everything to the test (375lbs). I was half expecting the sled to cave in in the middle without screwing the sled to the 2x4's. He stood in it and it didn't budge. I didn't think the seat stood a chance in heck. Call me evil but I was almost hoping to see it flip over when he plopped his big rear on the seat. No dice...Better luck next time. Just so you know I was ready with my cam phone when he sat down. I would have shared for sure (Sorry Tank). I'll probably do my Jr sled soon. I'll be sure to have those ski's shifted farther to the front with phone in hand.The seats came from my canoe. That shelf is just wide enough for me to bungy down both canoe seats for the kiddos. It all worked out pretty slick.