Fish House build….Starting up

  • bigstick56
    Lester Prairie, MN
    Posts: 193
    July 25, 2012 at 2:08 pm #1303792

    Ok, So I am finally gonna bite the bullet and invest in a nice fish house frame to build my own custom fish house, I have the means and knowledge to get this done, I just want to hear some peoples thoughts on a quality frame. My 2 options at this time are 8 x 16 + V-nose crank up, 8×16 + V-nose Hydraulic. I want to hear some brands that you guys have used and liked. Thanks

    mark-bruzek
    Two Harbors, MN
    Posts: 3861
    July 25, 2012 at 2:58 pm #1087139

    I truely beleve in limiting points of failure, espicially or ice fishing when fixng prolems in the cold and dak is the worst. All I have to say is there are more point of fail in a hyd system. Pumps, batteries, hoses, cylinders.

    jeff_huberty
    Inactive
    Posts: 4941
    July 25, 2012 at 3:02 pm #1087140

    I agree with Mark, hydraulic fluid needs to be warm in order to get it to flow with the right viscosity. I don’t think it would work well on a permanent shack, IMHO.

    Keith Fischer
    Posts: 116
    July 25, 2012 at 3:14 pm #1087147

    Quote:

    I agree with Mark, hydraulic fluid needs to be warm in order to get it to flow with right viscosity. I don’t think it would work well on a permanent shack, IMHO.

    From what I understand automatic transmission fluid is used
    instead of hydraulic fluid, much thinner for use in cold.
    Fish House supply and King Crow have some nice frames.

    Pig-hunter
    Southern Minnesota
    Posts: 600
    July 25, 2012 at 3:30 pm #1087150

    If you have the cash to do the hydraulic system, go for it. I have never heard or seen problems with them and they will work in even the coldest weather.
    That said cranking a house is not all that bad either.

    a-and-t
    By Rochester,MN
    Posts: 708
    July 25, 2012 at 4:29 pm #1087160

    If you go with hand cranks Please use large enough one to handle the shack and invest in the style that has a internal braking In case handle slips out of your hand. The one I had did not have this feature, and I broke my arm in 5 places

    TJ
    Hammond, WI
    Posts: 263
    July 25, 2012 at 5:54 pm #1061656

    My buddy has a 16′ + v-nose with the crank down and I cant imagine hydraulic is worth it. I’ve never used one however. Cranks take about 3-5 minutes to move…even shorter when nasty out. I would take the extra money saved and spend it on the inside…just my thoughts. post pics of the build!!!

    ekruger01
    Posts: 569
    July 25, 2012 at 7:04 pm #1087193

    I really like the looks of those roaddogoutdoors frames….wonder what kind of price tag they come with?

    bigstick56
    Lester Prairie, MN
    Posts: 193
    July 25, 2012 at 8:26 pm #1087220

    Has anyone on here built their own frame? FOr 4500-5000 for a frame, I k now for a fact that I could build one for cheaper….Any pic of home made frames? Thanks

    Keith Fischer
    Posts: 116
    July 25, 2012 at 9:01 pm #1087235

    Quote:

    Has anyone on here built their own frame? FOr 4500-5000 for a frame, I k now for a fact that I could build one for cheaper….Any pic of home made frames? Thanks

    Try mnsportsmans.com for fish house trailer plans.

    mark-bruzek
    Two Harbors, MN
    Posts: 3861
    July 26, 2012 at 12:58 am #1087290

    Hope these can help you.








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