Jump to content

  • GUESTS

    If you want access to members only forums on HSO, you will gain access only when you Sign-in or Sign-Up .

    This box will disappear once you are signed in as a member. ?

Zack Shack questions

triton189

By triton189
in Ice Fishing

 Share

Recommended Posts

triton189 Explorer

triton189

Posted
Posted

Sounds like these give you the best of both worlds.....a hard side "portable" that doubles as a trailer to get the wheeler to the lake, and would also give me the flexability to stay the night if I want. Sounds a little too good to be true? Would like to hear feedback from owners who have used them.

Also, would you recommend the 10' or 12' version? fish by myself mostly, but would like the ability to invite others without overcrowding. Thanks,

Link to comment
Share on other sites
tsande00 Experienced

tsande00

Posted
Posted

Want a little more flexibility for hauling and overnighter's, check out Canvas Craft's ATT trailer. Easier to store and lightweight aluminum framed.

Those CC ones are nice, no doubt. But the one thing that intrigued me about that Zach Shack is you could use it as an enclosed trailer and even store your ATV or sled throughout the summer. Drawback is probably cost eh? I have no idea what the Zach Shacks go for.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
triton189 Explorer

triton189

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Cost is the issue!! and looking for a used one seems to be a challenge this time of year.

I have canvas portables, and they work great for day trips, but I have got to believe that a hard side is the way to go for trailering, and overnight stays on the ice!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
tsande00 Experienced

tsande00

Posted
Posted

Cost is the issue!! and looking for a used one seems to be a challenge this time of year.

I have canvas portables, and they work great for day trips, but I have got to believe that a hard side is the way to go for trailering, and overnight stays on the ice!

The Canvas Craft ones mentioned are pretty slick and might suit both your needs. They are large insulated soft side shacks built off a solid crank down trailer frame. Might be worth looking into as another option...I have to think they would be cheaper than the Zach...but maybe somebody with more knowledge can chime in. Check out their HSOforum.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
tsande00 Experienced

tsande00

Posted
Posted

I have seen zack shacks in the 4500 -5500 dollar range. They are very simply built, should be very light weight.

It all depends on what type of house you want and the style of fishing that you do............?

So only a little bit more expensive than Canvas Craft but you get the hard insulated walls.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
walleye44 Rising Star

walleye44

Posted
Posted

Sounds like these give you the best of both worlds.....a hard side "portable" that doubles as a trailer to get the wheeler to the lake, and would also give me the flexability to stay the night if I want. Sounds a little too good to be true? Would like to hear feedback from owners who have used them.

Also, would you recommend the 10' or 12' version? fish by myself mostly, but would like the ability to invite others without overcrowding. Thanks,

I would check out the Canvas Craft Northlander ATT. I did not see a weight on the zack shack HSOforum & they have a steel frame. The Canvas Craft ATT is an all aluminum frame & only weighs 350. The lighter it is the more you will be able to use it. I also could not find a price on the Zack Shack, but going off the other posters price; you are also saving $1,000. I have used Canvas Crafts portables & they are awesome. That Norpac material does not get condensation & does not wind whip. You are toasty warm even well below zero. Some day I would love to own one of those Canvas Craft ATT!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
triton189 Explorer

triton189

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I've been quoted $4,600 - $4,800 for a 2012 6X10 deluxe Zack Shack from two diferent places that have them in stock. My real concern is if they will be as portable as they make them out to be? Lakes I fish do not have plowed roads, and normaly have 6-18" of snow on them. Need to make sure that I will be able to get it on the lake using a snowmobile/ATV. I know I will need skis, but I was hoping to hear from others that have done it in the past, and what their expereinces were. Thanks,

Link to comment
Share on other sites
sunniewally Community Regular

sunniewally

Posted
Posted

I got a 6 x 10 zack shack a couple weeks ago, and thats what i like about it, you can sleep in it store your snowmobile or 4 wheeler, use it to haul stuff easy to set up amd take down to move. i wanted something warm, solid and simple to fish out of, not a camper fish house that weights 4000 lb and need a deisel truck to pull it. they are well built, simple and a fishing machine. take a look at one.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Brad B Veteran

Brad B

Posted
Posted

I looked at one at the ice show last year and was quoted around $7000. the one thing that no one said here is that the zach shacks float if they break through the ice. this was designed in to the shack because of the requlations in north dakota. out there all perms are required to float if they break through. the ones for 5500 or less might be new older stock that didn't sell so they lowered the price to make room for new ones.

the only negative I see with them is the low ground clearance.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
low277 Community Regular

low277

Posted
Posted

I looked at the zack shack a couple of years ago, I really like the simple design and no frills inside. I don't know how much they weigh but the basic model must be under 1500 lbs?

For just 1 or 2 people who want to be mobile I think it would be great. I have a hard time with the price, like the product for what it is but feel the price is a little high.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
sunniewally Community Regular

sunniewally

Posted
Posted

I guess it all depends on what you want. they seem to be in the same price range as others i looked at or if you can find a good deal a-sales-site. I wanted the lightest house and solid. easy to move, easy to heat. no cabels or winches to deal with.

this seems to fill my needs for what i want. can buy one with bunks or make your own. my wife and i want to be able to move and sleep on the lake over the weekend if we want to. I don't want a lawn ornament!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now ↓↓↓ or ask your question and then register. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Your Responses - Share & Have Fun :)

    • Wanderer
      Just Food and Drink

      By Wanderer · Posted

      It’s done automatically.  You might need an actual person to clear that log in stuff up.   Trash your laptop history if you haven’t tried that already.
    • smurfy
      Just Food and Drink

      By smurfy · Posted

      😂 yea pretty amazing how b o o b i e s gets flagged, but they can't respond or tell me why I  can't get logged in here on my laptop but I can on my cellular  😪
    • Mike89
      Just Food and Drink

      By Mike89 · Posted

      I grilled some brats yesterday, maybe next weekend will the next round...  
    • Wanderer
      Just Food and Drink

      By Wanderer · Posted

      You got word censored cuz you said        B o o b ies….. haha.   Yeah, no… grilling is on hiatus for a bit.
    • smurfy
      Just Food and Drink

      By smurfy · Posted

      Chicken mine,  melded in Mccormick poultry seasoning for 24 hours.  Grill will get a break till the frigid temps go away!
    • Mike89
      Problems with Yetti

      By Mike89 · Posted

      good luck!!!   
    • rundrave
      Problems with Yetti

      By rundrave · Posted

      we had some nice weather yesterday and this conundrum was driving me crazy  so I drove up to the house to take another look. I got a bunch of goodies via ups yesterday (cables,  winch ratchet parts, handles, leaf springs etc).   I wanted to make sure the new leaf springs I got fit. I got everything laid out and ready to go. Will be busy this weekend with kids stuff and too cold to fish anyway, but I will try to get back up there again next weekend and get it done. I don't think it will be bad once I get it lifted up.    For anyone in the google verse, the leaf springs are 4 leafs and measure 25 1/4" eye  to eye per Yetti. I didnt want to pay their markup so just got something else comparable rated for the same weight.   I am a first time wheel house owner, this is all new to me. My house didn't come with any handles for the rear cables? I was told this week by someone in the industry that cordless drills do not have enough brake to lower it slow enough and it can damage the cables and the ratchets in the winches.  I put on a handle last night and it is 100% better than using a drill, unfortatenly I found out the hard way lol and will only use the ICNutz to raise the house now.
    • Wanderer
      Problems with Yetti

      By Wanderer · Posted

      I haven’t done any leaf springs for a long time and I can’t completely see the connections in your pics BUT I I’d be rounding up: PB Blaster, torch, 3 lb hammer, chisel, cut off tool, breaker bar, Jack stands or blocks.   This kind of stuff usually isn’t the easiest.   I would think you would be able to get at what you need by keeping the house up with Jack stands and getting the pressure off that suspension, then attack the hardware.  But again, I don’t feel like I can see everything going on there.
    • rundrave
      Problems with Yetti

      By rundrave · Posted

      reviving an old thread due to running into the same issue with the same year of house. not expecting anything from yetti and I already have replacement parts ordered and on the way.   I am looking for some input or feedback on how to replace the leaf springs themselves.    If I jack the house up and remove the tire, is it possible to pivot the axel assembly low enough to get to the other end of the leaf spring and remove that one bolt?   Or do I have to remove the entire pivot arm to get to it? Then I also have to factor in brake wire as well then. What a mess   My house is currently an hour away from my home at a relatives, going to go back up and look it over again and try to figure out a game plan.           Above pic is with house lowered on ice, the other end of that leaf is what I need to get to.   above pic is side that middle bolt broke and bottom 2 leafs fell out here is other side that didnt break but you can see bottom half of leaf already did but atleast bolt is still in there here is hub assembly in my garage with house lowered and tires off when I put new tires on it a couple months ago. hopefully I can raise house high enough that it can drop down far enough and not snap brake cable there so I can get to that other end of the leaf spring.
    • smurfy
      Just Food and Drink

      By smurfy · Posted

      Chef boyardee pizza from the box!

  • Topics

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

  I accept