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Ice Fishing => Sled Help => Topic started by: skunkedagain on February 09, 2011, 01:55:45 AM

Title: my sled prototype
Post by: skunkedagain on February 09, 2011, 01:55:45 AM

Got an old broken sled from the kids and came up wth this idea. The large bucket carries tackle and tools and also offers support for the auger during transport on the ice. The load of the bucket seat is carried by the bottom of the sled on the ice when I'm sitting on it, not the plywood deck. The small blue coffee can is for garbage.The whole thing weighs in at around 20 pounds(with minnows and water). Below the plywood deck is storage for tip-ups. All the accessories on the deck are held in with friction and do not fall off when moving on the ice. I have a 20 foot rope to pull it with that can double as a rescue rope if my partner goes in. I have been working on this for a couple weeks, off and on. Been using it and working out the bugs. my intention is to fine tune the design for use next year.

Title: Re: my sled prototype
Post by: skunkedagain on February 09, 2011, 02:01:48 AM

more pics

Title: Re: my sled prototype
Post by: skunkedagain on February 09, 2011, 02:03:06 AM

more pics

Title: Re: my sled prototype
Post by: HardWater Junkie on February 09, 2011, 09:37:51 AM

Looks like it will work to me. The lighter the better. How is the stability?

Title: Re: my sled prototype
Post by: pig puncher on February 09, 2011, 05:38:46 PM

that's a mighty fine sled you've got there mister!

Title: Re: my sled prototype
Post by: skunkedagain on February 09, 2011, 05:41:10 PM

I pulled it through the woods a couple of times to get to the water without any problems. All the items were mounted along the centerline of the sled and the bulk of the gear is stored low to the sled, giving it a good center of gravity. I seems to work out OK.

Title: Re: my sled prototype
Post by: davidhoheisel on February 16, 2011, 10:51:49 AM

That is a great sled and i really enjoyed viewing all your ideas.

I have one started and never get it finished. Keep us posted on any improvements.

Do you sit on the Bucket while its in the sled?

Title: Re: my sled prototype
Post by: skunkedagain on February 16, 2011, 03:58:59 PM

Sure do, I cut a hole in the plywood so the bucket sits on the bottom of the sled, resting on the ice.
 I went to a private pond the other day and had to hike in about a half mile. I noticed that with a bucket full of minnows, the sloshing around made it a little top heavy. I'm thinking some sort of outrigger.  :-\

Title: Re: my sled prototype
Post by: davidhoheisel on February 24, 2011, 11:06:01 PM

Thats what i love about sleds. You can come up with new ideas all the time.

I want to build one that is a sled when pulling and the be able to stand it up and and sit in it use as a wind break.

Just another crazy idea.

Title: Re: my sled prototype
Post by: skunkedagain on February 25, 2011, 07:05:16 PM

Thats an interesting concept.