Clam x200 or otter resort

Might pull the trigger on the clam x200
what are your guys opinion on the x200 or should I go with the otter resort.

I went with the X200 because it fit in the bed of my truck. I really wanted an otter but the bigger ones don’t fit without having to keep the tail gate open.
The X200 also came with runners, light bar, cover and additional battery holder.
The x200 has plenty of room to mover around in. My big thing is being able to stand in the house. I almost went with the frabill side step but their poles and tubs don’t seem to measure up to Otter or Clam.

so the X200 fits in a 6.5 pickup box?

Sure does

That is for sure a deal breaker! Thanks for the info

My otter lodge fits in a 6.5′ box, I think with the resort you may need a trailer or a old Long box 8′

I was deciding between the same two houses and went with the Clam X200. For me it came down to the fact the house was priced $200 less then the Otter. ($999.99 at L&M compared to $1,199 for Otter). Then you add on that the Clam comes with runner kit, light bar, cover and battery tray that is an additional $200-300 worth of accessories. While I think the Otter is a better made house I didn’t think it was worth an extra $400 bucks. So far I have been very happy with the X200 and it has plenty of room for fishing with my two kids. We have even fished four out of it when the wife comes.

bigcrappie wrote:

My otter cabin fits in my 6.5′ box just fine, so does my Dad’s otter lodge. I think if you have one of those girl type trucks with the 5′ box then you have to worry. Or get a new truck

That’s wonderful for your houses but the Resort is 84″x 44″, the clam x200 comes in at 75″x45″.

Sorry, did not see he was talking about a resort.

nhamm wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>bigcrappie wrote:</div>

That’s wonderful for your houses but the Resort is 84″x 44″, the clam x200 comes in at 75″x45″.

You don’t need an old 8′ box, New 8′ box works just fine.

How are the pole clamps because I have heard of them breaking when it’s cold out.

Just wanted to update on my X200 purchase. Well went out last night and saw that the seam on the canvas is coming apart. It is right where the canvas attached to the top pole that holds the light bar. I spent over $1000 on this thing and several hours putting it together to have it start falling apart after 3 times out. Good new is L&M Fleet supply said they would swap out the canvas for one in stock! Bad news is after taking the canvas off the sled and bringing it in L&M realized they are out of stock of the X200 so they are ordering one through clam to take care of me. I am very happy with how L&M handled the situation but they don’t know how long it will take to get the new canvas:( Don’t know how clam’s customer service would have handled the situation but I sure hope they overnight the canvas to L&M. Disappointing that this seems to be the same problem Clam has had in years past. Was debating buying the Otter and at the moment regretting that I didn’t! Those in the same boat may want to consider the Otter even though it is a couple hundred bucks more.

In my experience, if Clam has it you should receive it in a week’s time! Hope you’re back to making ice fishing memories with the family in no time!