How to Haul an Ice Shack
So you have yourself an ice shack, and now you're wondering how to best haul it out onto the ice. There are several options, depending on what the ice conditions are.
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Instructions
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Check the ice. According to the Maine Ice Anglers Association website, a ice sheet that is 10 inches thick will hold a 7- or 8-ton truck. Ice that is 8 inches can hold a 2-ton truck and 7 inches can hold a single-passenger automobile. At 3 inches, ice is considered safe for a snowmobile or several people walking in a single-file line.
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Load the shanty with the use of a ramp or with the assistance of a friend. Most trucks will be able to accommodate a typical ice shack in the bed. Secure the shanty with tie-downs such as rope, twine or straps.
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Use a trailer. If the shanty won't fit in the bed of your truck, or you don't have access to one, place it in a trailer to haul it. Secure the shack in the trailer with tie-downs. The trailer can be hauled with a truck, a car, an ATV or a snowmobile.
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Or, make your shack portable. Secure skis to the side of your shack, and lay it down on them. Fasten eye bolts to either side of the shack, and tie a rope to them. Haul the shack on your own, or hook the rope to your ATV or snowmobile for ease of movement.
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Tips & Warnings
Apply nonstick cooking spray to your skis to help them move through the snow.
If you are ever unsure about the safety of ice, do not go out onto it.
Check the temperature before going out on ice. If the weather is above freezing, it will begin to weaken the ice immediately.
