Summer Ice Shack Project

[cschache]

Been thinking about building an ice shack for a few years now and finally decided to build one and only one. I find myself with a lot of time on my hands with a bit of extra cash in my pocket since I quit drinking last June 24th so I have decided to make a 10'Wx16'Lx10'H but the skid frame is 18' long.i made the skid so that I could winch it onto my trailer. I must add that I am NOT a carpenter or metal fabricator but more of an average builder! LOL, My goal is to take it to slave lake and spend a min of 3 days and nights every trip with friends and family. I made the skid/base out of 4" channel and 2" square tubing with 3/4" runner (5 days of labor), the bottom layer of the floor is 3/4 "treated plywood, insulation, 6 framed ice fishing holes treated 2x4 with catch cover lids, top layer of the floor is 1/2" treated plywood. I fastened the floor to the channel counter sunk into the floor with 7/16 bolts x 9, I just finished this tonight and now onto framing the walls (door and 24x24 window).Here is a list of my other tasks yet to complete,
-12volt supply inverted to 120 with 120 charging from generator to the 2 batteries when system gets low (don't want to hear constant generator noise)
-wood stove
-sleeping quarters for 4 people (L shaped bunks)
-cooking/dining station
-gator matting for the finishing of the floor
-3 swivel boat seats with pedestals
-TV for satellite or for fish camera
-metal siding and roofing
after seeing this written down I have to laugh!! I still have a lot of work to do!!
I cannot seem to post my pics taken so far but will try through the app and will update as I have progressed in the project.

[cschache]

Here are a few pics so far

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[husky hunter]

Looks great...best skid I have ever seen...think about weight when building the walls and roof...it is easy to get pretty heavy...good luck!

[jpohlic]

That's a solid floor!

The holes in the corners look really close to the walls, will you have room for the auger handles?

[.270fan]

That's a solid floor!

The holes in the corners look really close to the walls, will you have room for the auger handles?

Yup ! ... What he said ! It looks awfully close to where the walls will be. Better to check now and fix it if required.

Btw....you'll love having a shack ! I built one last year and used it this past winter and it was awesome. Little wood stove and it was too warm at times.

[cschache]

That's a solid floor!

The holes in the corners look really close to the walls, will you have room for the auger handles?


:sign0161: OH G'S good eye!! I never even took that into consideration! thinking too far ahead, I just went and measured the auger shaft to outside of handle and its 10.5" and measured from center of the 12" hole to where the walls will be is 11 1/4", the auger I have is an 8" and the catch covers are 12", will definitely have to check once the walls are up incase of adjustments,no doubt its going to be tight but I think it will work out! :confused0024:

[Shekka]

Sounds awesome! You will love having your own ice shack. I built one with a friend last fall and we loved it. One thing you might want to look into (unless you live in slave) it the width. I'm pretty sure that 8'6" is the max width you can have for dragging down the hi-ways.

Something that we did in our shack instead of wood heat we used a propane furnace, set it and forget it. Our unit has a decent recovery time and after 7 straight days going only used about 40lbs of propane. We also added a full kitchen in ours. Sink, stove and oven (which we used several times in that same propane usage). Add to that a way to create yourself a portable outdoor waste closet. We made ours so that it is collapsible and just hangs off the wall outside. Saves driving into town to find a bathroom. :)

[cschache]

Yup ! ... What he said ! It looks awfully close to where the walls will be. Better to check now and fix it if required.

Btw....you'll love having a shack ! I built one last year and used it this past winter and it was awesome. Little wood stove and it was too warm at times.

I am pretty excited to stay and fish in it this winter, I usually rent shacks at upwards $200 a night it adds up and in most rental shacks the seating isn't very comfortable so this way I only have myself to whine and complain to!! LOL!

[cschache]

Sounds awesome! You will love having your own ice shack. I built one with a friend last fall and we loved it. One thing you might want to look into (unless you live in slave) it the width. I'm pretty sure that 8'6" is the max width you can have.

Something that we did in our shack instead of wood heat we used a propane furnace, set it and forget it. Our unit has a decent recovery time and after 7 straight days going only used about 40lbs of propane. We also added a full kitchen in ours. Sink, stove and oven (which we used several times in that same propane usage). Add to that a way to create yourself a portable outdoor waste closet. We made ours so that it is collapsible and just hangs off the wall outside. Saves driving into town to find a bathroom. :)


I have looked into transport regulations and anything over 8'7" flags by day and warning lights at night, over 10' same as above with 2 dimensional signage, as far as a bathroom I have not quite decided what the best portable option is, I kind of like your idea of it folding up to the wall of the shack, something that is simple and functionable I think but haven't really thought to hard on it yet.

[Shekka]

I have looked into transport regulations and anything over 8'7" flags by day and warning lights at night, over 10' same as above with 2 dimensional signage, as far as a bathroom I have not quite decided what the best portable option is, I kind of like your idea of it folding up to the wall of the shack, something that is simple and functionable I think but haven't really thought to hard on it yet.


If flags or lights is all that you need then awesome! Your shack will be a good one! Take your time inside after the walls are up. I bet we spent hours sitting inside it empty looking around and playing with different options. We only wanted to build one once as well. Layout is the key. Which is why we moved the bathroom outside. Gave us more room inside for other stuff (including a nice location for the tv and sat equip).

Can't wait to see more pics!!

[jr_80]

Looks good. Ever think about a couple 140 watt solar panels and a regulator to charge the batteries? Panels are considerably quieter than a generator and use a lot less fuel.

[cschache]

Looks good. Ever think about a couple 140 watt solar panels and a regulator to charge the batteries? Panels are considerably quieter than a generator and use a lot less fuel.


I actually had been kicking around the idea of the solar thing and I am not ruling it out yet and I will probably put provisions in for a possible later date solar connection, I have calculated the watts that will be used and the total CA of the 2 deep cycle batteries and if my calculation is right I should easily be able to get 56 hrs of continuous usage before having to start the generator for a charge which I don't think that I would have all appliances on for that duration so I shouldn't have a problem but things don't always work out the way I calculate!! LOL

[Zip-in-Z]

You got some skill .... nice work!

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[happyfisher]

Why would u ever quit drinking....lol......i built a shack and drink!!!

[Zip-in-Z]

Why would u ever quit drinking....lol......i built a shack and drink!!!

Happy .... that shack of yours was vacant more than occupied last year .... I'm sure we'll see you back on Gull this ice season.

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[cschache]

here are a couple more pics, finally had a couple days off to frame the walls, i ran into a measurement error but nothing an extra stud wont fix! Haha!

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[millsboy79]

You guys don't mess around with your fishing shacks out here. Very nice

[Whiskey]

any updates?? lets see this thing

[cschache]

progress has been slow but steady between work and rain but heres where i am as of tonight,walls and wiring completed,inside roof tomorrow then bunks etc,

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[Blastoff]

Nice shack you got going on,

[cschache]

update: had some time to get working on the bunks and cooking table and battery box, i can see the light at the end of the tunnel! haha!

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[Safety D]

What's the best way to do skids for a 6 by 10 shack ? Should I run skids parallel with the joists ? Or run joists 6 feet across and cross the skids ? Just using 2 x 4 for the base to keep it low

[WayneChristie]

should mount that on pontoons for the summer, Id love to have a floating shack you could fish through

[husky hunter]

What's the best way to do skids for a 6 by 10 shack ? Should I run skids parallel with the joists ? Or run joists 6 feet across and cross the skids ? Just using 2 x 4 for the base to keep it low

Should run the floor joists across the skid and make sure you have some space between the bottom of the skids and the bottom of the floor so you do not push snow. Good luck!:)

[husky hunter]

update: had some time to get working on the bunks and cooking table and battery box, i can see the light at the end of the tunnel! haha!

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Tooo fancy!:):):)

[cschache]

What's the best way to do skids for a 6 by 10 shack ? Should I run skids parallel with the joists ? Or run joists 6 feet across and cross the skids ? Just using 2 x 4 for the base to keep it low

This one that I am building is 11 inches from the bottom of the skid to the bottom of the floor, reason for this is that I made it like this so that I could winch it up on my trailer and clear the wheel wells, by the time covered and insulated the floor im about 14 inches to ice surface, you definetely want to have some clearance so your not getting hung up when your pulling it as the previous poster mentioned, I precut my fishing holes for 12" which was a good idea at the time but had trouble finding hole sleeves locally that would fit, so I would suggest to use the dimensions of a pail to use as a guide for your holes and also use as the sleeves (way more cost effective). as far as building your base if you are only 6 feet wide you can get away with using 2 runners, any wider and I would use 3, as I previously stated I am NOT a carpenter and had a basic plan with google as my guide, I went with building with a 4" channel base just for the strength due to the 2x4 walls, insulation and sheathing inside and out plus the interior bunks etc,

[cschache]

should mount that on pontoons for the summer, Id love to have a floating shack you could fish through

Haha! im afraid there is not enough barrels and spray foam material in my area to achieve floatation! Lol

[cschache]

Tooo fancy!:):):)

Thanks! it has taken up just about all my free time since the end of May, Google has been my guide along with measure once and cut twice then swear a bit! Way over budget not to mention I can't get my argo out yet for sept 17 opening, I have basically worked myself into a corner until I am finished, a couple more weeks and I should be done then transport it to slave which should be an interesting several hour adventure in itself. :1041:

[bigdb66]

Very nice. cant wait to see the finished product.

[wellpastcold]

:sign0161: OH G'S good eye!! I never even took that into consideration! thinking too far ahead, I just went and measured the auger shaft to outside of handle and its 10.5" and measured from center of the 12" hole to where the walls will be is 11 1/4", the auger I have is an 8" and the catch covers are 12", will definitely have to check once the walls are up incase of adjustments,no doubt its going to be tight but I think it will work out! :confused0024:

If it is easier than a total redo of your floor, just convert an 18 volt drill to turn your auger. Kits are cheap. No fumes inside.

[cschache]

If it is easier than a total redo of your floor, just convert an 18 volt drill to turn your auger. Kits are cheap. No fumes inside.

Have never seen that before, just googled it and that's a cool idea, am going to for sure get one and have that in the tool box! my auger will just fit in the corners to drill the 2 holes, thanks for the idea!

[Lambo]

Nice shack! Looks heavy though. Hope you have a Cat D9 to drag it to your spot. :scared0015: I built a 6x12 fully loaded shack similar to yours but it was too heavy. Gonna build another one but building an ultra light one this time.

[cschache]

Nice shack! Looks heavy though. Hope you have a Cat D9 to drag it to your spot. :scared0015: I built a 6x12 fully loaded shack similar to yours but it was too heavy. Gonna build another one but building an ultra light one this time.

I was worried what the weight would be when I started, if my calculations are correct it will be around the 3800 to 4000 pound mark at the most completed, it will pull just fine with the Teflon on the bottom of the skids, I have seen a few that look like they would be hard to pull, a friend has one that is easily 2 times the size of mine and I think he said its over double the weight and he has no issue pulling it on and off the ice. I guess i'll see when I go to pull it, I know ill be taking a package of hotdogs to BBQ just in case, hopefully the chemicals from the treated wood will wipe off! :party0052:

[muzzy]

You sure have put a lot of work into it. 4000 pounds!!! wow thats as heavy as my 21 foot travel trailer. Sure hope it doesnt freeze in over the winter.
Will definitely be comfortable
Gord

[cschache]

another update! almost complete, have gator flooring to put in and install tin siding and roofing.


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[cschache]

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[Safety D]

Mine is coming along well too. I was wondering where I would get Teflon for my skids. 10 feet of it 4 inches wide x 2 strips ? Thanks

[cschache]

If I remember right I ordered mine through Halford Hide in Edmonton

[220 Swift]

So what are you pulling your shack with. And what is your friend using with his.


With the teflon how did u secure it ?


Reason i ask is i have a little single axle camper trailer that i want to build a ski for it for under the tires. Just looking for ideas. My company truck stays on shore.

[cschache]

Going to trailer it to the lake and then pull it with my truck the 2 km to the lake and on the lake(set of truck chains if needed), my friends pulls his with a pickup also, his does not have Teflon runners on the pipe skid but it still pulls fine, with the Teflon runner on mine it will pull easily, I welded a hitch that can fasten to the skid when I pull it so I have more control when pulling it so it doesn't slam into the back of the truck or if it needs a little tug then I can also hook up a tow strap if needed, as far as fastening the Teflon to the skid I pre drilled and counter sunk tapered type stove bolts with locking washers so that the head of the bolt was just beneath the Teflon so it wouldn't catch on the ice. depending on the weight of your single axle trailer I would think that a side by side should pull it with Teflon runners but If your going to use a quad I think it may be too heavy. I pulled another friends 8x10 shack with my quad with chains on all four tires and it was a chore to keep momentum. as far as fastening skis underneath the tires I don't know if you really need to do that, I have seen lots of converted trailers to ice huts that they just pull out with the wheels and park it, drop pails with the bottoms cut out of them through the trailer floor and start fishing, if you are set on putting skis under the tires I guess you could build the skis to use ratchet straps over the tires to secure them (I don't know how secure the skis would be) or fab the ski so that you can take a couple of rim nuts off and fasten the ski that way. try google and look at all kinds of different pics to give you some ideas that will work for you, you could also look at how the different snow planes mount their skis. Good Luck!

[220 Swift]

Ok thanks for the ideas. I was thinking my quad with a home built tow ski idea on the hitch.

With a ski under each tire it would be enough i was hoping to do the trick with the quad.

I have tugged the trailer on dry land with the quad and dont want to go too far but as i said the truck can stay on land.

[cschache]

of course this is only a guideline

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[Kim473]

Whats your estamated wieght ?

[cschache]

Whats your estamated wieght ?

im roughly guessing at 3500-4000 # but again its just a guess, its surprising how it all adds up! :stressed:

[Bigwoodsman]

Sweet shack! Excellent build, enjoy it!

BW

[Lambo]

That's one helluva shack! Here's mine...not nearly as fancy. I built it out of scrap lumber I had kicking around. Turned out to be really heavy. Gonna build another one but it will be super light this time.

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I wasn't sure where I would need holes so I put holes everywhere...
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[Remi3006]

Nice work! Winter can't come soon enough I'm sure!

[cschache]

Should have named this thead 6 months and counting! Finally finished the interior floor and misc stuff, today was the completion of the tin roof and siding with no help from the weather the past few weeks, i know one thing, I am NOT building another one anytime soon! LOL! thanks to some of the fellow AO for some of their ideas/concerns. Next step is to find a break in the weather for transport. If you see this on the lake this winter at slave stop by for a visit.

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[Sooner]

Where's that Like button. Sweet shack Sir, if fishing dont work out, you got one nice deer blind lol

[cschache]

Where's that Like button. Sweet shack Sir, if fishing dont work out, you got one nice deer blind lol

Thanks Sooner HaHa!! Its funny you say that, I have been looking at blinds/stands online the past few weeks and that's going to be next spring/summers project, I have a few places id like to put up a custom blind or 2.

[muzzy]

I see you bear proofed the windows.....expecting a polar bear attack lol:sign0111:

[morinj]

Sooooo sweeeeet!

[cschache]

I see you bear proofed the windows.....expecting a polar bear attack lol:sign0111:

Hopefully to deter any lazy thieves and save a window or 2 , but if someone really wants to break in then well nothing I can do about it. wont be keeping anything valuable in it.

[Shekka]

Should have named this thead 6 months and counting! Finally finished the interior floor and misc stuff, today was the completion of the tin roof and siding with no help from the weather the past few weeks, i know one thing, I am NOT building another one anytime soon! LOL! thanks to some of the fellow AO for some of their ideas/concerns. Next step is to find a break in the weather for transport. If you see this on the lake this winter at slave stop by for a visit.

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The finished product looks awesome!!

What area of slave do you plan on setting up? We usually go to the Joussard area.

If you near there I will be sure to stop in for a visit if I see you out there!

[Safety D]

I can't find the puck board or Teflon for my skids? Looked everywhere ???

[cschache]

I can't find the puck board or Teflon for my skids? Looked everywhere ???

Halford hides can get what you want but you can try the other 2 places I mentioned also,

https://www.halfordsmailorder.com/snowmobile-sleds-and-accessories/white-sled-runners-hdpe-96-x-2-x-5-8-acsledrunners

Also try Marmit Plastics or Zeebest plastics in Edmonton

[Sooner]

I can't find the puck board or Teflon for my skids? Looked everywhere ???

Mac Plastics, just off 51 ave and 91 st in Edmonton may have some.

[Safety D]

Thanks guys

[Lambo]

I can't find the puck board or Teflon for my skids? Looked everywhere ???

Did you try Rona? That's where I bought mine. It comes in 1/8" and 1/4".

[Safety D]

mac plastics had puck board. Thanks again for all your help everyone. Good deal on it also.

[Nester]

Nicely done

[neilsledder]

Here are a few pics so far

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You better make sure you are good and legal this winter! The fish cops are sitting across the rode waiting for you lol! Very nice shack!


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[cschache]

Nothing illegal here! :bad_boys_20:

[Deadl1fta]

looks like a sweet shack

[cschache]

Loaded,hauled 6.5 hrs,new home

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[Shekka]

Right on!! Respectable time as well!! Now to start packing and waiting for the ice!!

[astepanuk]

Amazing Shack just one question here what did you use for your hole covers they look slick.

[cschache]

Amazing Shack just one question here what did you use for your hole covers they look slick.

I ordered "Catch Covers" from Clancy's outdoors in Michigan (I think) and also the hole sleeves and then the clear plexi covers, I searched for the past 6-8 months and bought them when they had sales on everything. They work pretty slick, just pop them on and pop them off. you can youtube "catch covers" and a few videos go into detail of them and accessories.

[astepanuk]

Cool Thanks actually right after I posted the Comment I googled it and found them at IcefishingShack.ca Cant wait to get working on my project I bought an old 14' camper I gutted.