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Permanent Ice House

by Riverfisherman , Posted to Fishing Buddy on 12/15/2009 6:37 PM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Riverfisherman
Joined: 12/19/2005
Location: ND
I remember a few years back there were a few people building their own, I think they even posted some pictures.  I was just wondering if anyone would be willing to share their plans or any ideas they have?  Thanks for any help.
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by bluegills24/7 on 12/15/2009 6:44 PM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
bluegills24/7
Joined: 02/26/2002
Location: ND
What style and size of house did you have in mine?  I have some plans for a 6.5 x 12 Vfront. Only thing is you will have to come up with your own wheel/axle system.
I have a fever...and the only prescription...is more walleyes!!
Re: Permanent Ice House
by Riverfisherman on 12/15/2009 7:37 PM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Riverfisherman
Joined: 12/19/2005
Location: ND
Right now we have a portable ice house that is about 6x8, it gets pretty tight in there if you use anything other then buckets. So I'd like to atleast have 6.5X12 if not slightly bigger. Do you have an axel system on yours and if you don't how do you get yours to and from the lake every year?
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by pro guide 1825 on 12/15/2009 8:01 PM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
pro guide 1825
Joined: 05/10/2002
Location: ND
check fishhousesupply.com
 
Look Before You Shoot.
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by walleye7800 on 12/15/2009 10:01 PM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
walleye7800
Joined: 07/20/2004
Location: ND

Fixed our up last year 7x 14. Its an older house that we re did the walls that were rotted out and had it insulated with spray foam.  Did the underside, walls and ceiling. best thing we could have done. Added alot of strength to it and can heat with a candle:)
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by bluegills24/7 on 12/15/2009 10:50 PM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
bluegills24/7
Joined: 02/26/2002
Location: ND

When in doubt spray foam is the way to go.  No more water logged walls!!!!!   Insulating the flood is a MUST if not a standard.  Dont skimp on the windows either. Thermopane are great, no fog!!!!!
Fishhouse supply is a great site. They have basicly everything you can want or need to build a house.  
there are lots of different ways to have drop axles. mine are the independant wheel. each has a whinch on the side.  I'm sure you can make thm yourself just by looking at some other houses.
I have a fever...and the only prescription...is more walleyes!!
Re: Permanent Ice House
by thompson78 on 12/16/2009 00:41 AM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
thompson78
Joined: 12/16/2009
Location: ND
just go get yourself an ice castle and be done with it. aint that much more then a homemade one with all the options. plus u can be fishing instead of playin carpenter.
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by wstnodak on 12/16/2009 00:55 AM | Reply #7 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
wstnodak
Joined: 11/03/2002
Location: ND
How thick did you guys go with the spray foam?  Were the walls a different thickness than the floors and ceilings or were they all the same?  Also, did you use 2X4's, 2X3s, or steel studs for the walls and ceilings?
If god didn't want us to eat animals....he wouldn't have made them out of food.
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by BIGFISHERMAN2009 on 12/16/2009 01:42 AM | Reply #8 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
BIGFISHERMAN2009
Joined: 03/08/2009
Location: ND
anyone know where i can pick up a cheap 6x10 permanant with a good trailer??
Re: Permanent Ice House
by wstnodak on 12/16/2009 11:19 AM | Reply #9 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
wstnodak
Joined: 11/03/2002
Location: ND
Just gonna bump this to the top to see if anyone has any ideas to my question above.  Thanks
If god didn't want us to eat animals....he wouldn't have made them out of food.
Re: Permanent Ice House
by bluegills24/7 on 12/16/2009 11:46 AM | Reply #10 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
bluegills24/7
Joined: 02/26/2002
Location: ND
I finally dug out my plans.   The frame is 2x3 tube steel.  the walls they have 2x2,(2x3 wouldnt hurt) with 2x4 corners.   The ceiling is 2x6 rafter cut to pitch. They also mention WOOD SCREWS quit often in the directions.   I would say your wall and ceiling thickness is which ever you feel comfortable with.   I will have to agree with thompson78. After running a price list on everything that I wanted in my house and compared it to a ice castle of the design the Ice Castle was 1200 more than my list.  I didn't figure my time into the cost of construction yet either.  Granted, you can find cheap cabnets if you take the time and look.  I priced everything out of menards and other hardware stores.
I have a fever...and the only prescription...is more walleyes!!
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by beedoggs1 on 12/16/2009 11:54 AM | Reply #11 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
beedoggs1
Joined: 12/11/2008
Location: ND
http://www.fishhouseforsale.com/

That's where I found mine last year. It had just about everything I wanted in it. I just added another bunk. Way cheaper than I could have built it for.
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by Ice _Fishing_Pro on 12/16/2009 1:23 PM | Reply #12 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Ice _Fishing_Pro
Joined: 03/12/2009
Location: ND
I built a 12 foot v front last year, bought the frame from a guy who builds em by alexandria. I didnt run any electrical in it except the taillights, just use generator and run a wall propane heater in it. Bought my supplies at Lowe's and with the frame and materials, spent about 3,200 bucks to make it. It will be at ashtabula or jamestown if you ever wanted to see it.
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Re: Permanent Ice House
by 01sledhead on 12/26/2009 10:48 PM | Reply #13 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
01sledhead
Joined: 02/18/2009
Location: ND
I found this forum the other day, the guys does a pretty good job of explaining different options and such.  There are also many other topics about building them on this site.

http://www.hotspotoutdoors.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/1915528/Finally_starting_my_09_fish_ho#Post1915528
Re: Permanent Ice House
by mouseriverrat on 12/27/2009 1:43 PM | Reply #14 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
mouseriverrat
Joined: 12/27/2009
Location: nd
I have an Ice pro 7 x17 v-nose 2004 model with double bunks, double rear doors forced air furnace, tv ant., two burner stove, power converter/charger that I would sell.
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by brandysmom on 12/27/2009 9:18 PM | Reply #15 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
brandysmom
Joined: 05/04/2007
Location: ND
What kind of price do you have in mind? 
mouseriverrat Said:
I have an Ice pro 7 x17 v-nose 2004 model with double bunks, double rear doors forced air furnace, tv ant., two burner stove, power converter/charger that I would sell.
 
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by mouseriverrat on 12/27/2009 10:26 PM | Reply #16 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
mouseriverrat
Joined: 12/27/2009
Location: nd
I'd like 6000.00
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by brandysmom on 12/28/2009 1:24 PM | Reply #17 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
brandysmom
Joined: 05/04/2007
Location: ND
Sounds great but it's a little out of my price league. 
 
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by mouseriverrat on 12/28/2009 4:37 PM | Reply #18 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
mouseriverrat
Joined: 12/27/2009
Location: nd
how about 5500
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by brandysmom on 12/29/2009 07:45 AM | Reply #19 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
brandysmom
Joined: 05/04/2007
Location: ND
 I sent you a message
 
Re: Permanent Ice House
by Just_Jiggin on 01/04/2010 12:47 PM | Reply #20 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Just_Jiggin
Joined: 02/26/2002
Location: ND

I have pictures of the one we just built.  How do I add them on here??
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