? on wheel house prices

[muddpuppy]

I have been looking for a 8x16 with a 3'v or so. I see a lot in the 14-16k range. Do they really cost that much to build. I would have to imagine there is 100% markup on those prices. What is the norm markup for a fish house. I know a guy who bought a 6.5x16 6-7 years ago for like 4k new now they are more like 10k new if not more. Just looking for some realistic info.

Thank you

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

I've built a few houses. Depending on the level of finishing, those houses could easily cost $12k+ to build. Everything adds up REALLY fast, especially if you want to do it right.

Put it this way, when I look at the real (selling) prices of the Ice Castles, I am pretty sure it would cost me the same amount to build as to buy right off the lot.

[MJ1657]

I would agree that those prices are not far from what it would cost you to build. My house is not here yet but if I added up what I know I need so far i'm sure i'm getting near the 10k mark. As always there will be alot of little things to add which will add up fast.

The only reason I bought a shell house is that I can finish it how I want and do a better job then pre-finished houses.

[Iambjm]

You might want to look at some used ones, there are many listed here in the free classifieds. I did see one outside of Unclaimed freight yesterday for $4998, not sure of the size and even if it is new or not. The diamond plate around the bottom looked all dented up, I didn't get a real close look at it.

[MJ1657]

I was up there the other day. I didn't look real close but I think it was an extra basic model.

[BLACKJACK]

Its like anything you buy, just keep looking, checking prices on new and used until you know what they sell for, so when a deal comes along, you can jump on it. Thats what I did, been looking at ice houses the last few years, checked Yetti's, Ice castles, used, etc., looked real hard in the spring when they had 'close out' sales, saved my money, and when a 'state fair' special came along, I jumped on an ice castle. And as others have mentioned, price depends upon the accessories. By the time I add two 30 gallon LP tanks, a double regulator, spray foam underneath, and an onboard charger, tables, rattle reels, shelving, etc, I'll have another grand into the house.

[muddpuppy]

Good to know about the price to build vs buying thank you.

After taking some time to look over some older houses and newer houses. I see big improvements in Frame builds. The older houses seem to be built on angle iron. The newer houses are built on tubular frames. I am sure I will go new shell and build myself.

[LightningBG]

Whenever I see something, I have it in my head that I could build it for way less $$$. I'm often not right. But there is something about using something that you built that is special. And you can brag more to your buddies.

[iffwalleyes]

Whenever I see something, I have it in my head that I could build it for way less $$$. I'm often not right. But there is something about using something that you built that is special. And you can brag more to your buddies.

Agreed

[nofishfisherman]

Whenever I see something, I have it in my head that I could build it for way less $$$. I'm often not right. But there is something about using something that you built that is special. And you can brag more to your buddies.

Thats funny, my wife is usually the one who sees something and then tells me that I can build it for way less. She hates it when I start listing the material costs off the top of my head. Maybe I'd save a dollar or two but you have to determine what your time is worth.

Of course there's always the satisfaction of doing something yourself but in general I'd rather spend my free time doing something else.