how to build a sled for clam 6800

[LWG]

anybody got any good plans on how to build a sled for a clam 6800. I picked up an old pair of cross country skis but have not figured out wht will work best. I have seen wood designs and also PVC. Any ideas would be appreciated.

[sparkyaber]

I am in the same spot, I would love to have a sled for my 6800, I have access to old skis, just need a plan.

Sooooo......

TTT

[DanH]

Built one a few years ago. Used carriage bolts and angle brackets to attach the skis to 2x4's. Used a pre-fab shelf unit from Menards for the deck -made from 2x2 sticks. A couple of 2x4’s across the deck to make it rigid, and eye bolts near the ends of the 2x4’s for tie downs.

[I_icefish_in_my_sleep]

Wouldn't PVC pipe work? You could also buy a screw end piece to hold your rods or your ice chipper. You'd need some long screws, and place them to fit so you could insert what you want so it wouldn't slide in to far in the tube. It's pretty easy to put screws in PVC, you could get the primer and glue to add a spout type area for attaching the ski's. Just a thought.

[reelemin]

Good idea, PVC tubing is very easy to work with and light weight. FYI - there is a difference in type of PVC. there is a type that is better suited for cold weather, its usually the more yellow or off white color of the 2 types.

You could use the skis as a base and build a deck type of plateform ( a few inches up from the skis, to let snow go tru )with the PVC and then lay the clam on that. Also build short railings on the sides for tie downs and to help hold gear in. All out of PVC - except the skis.

[Senior]

I used two Snow Boards for my sled. Screwed two 2x4 in a L shape at front and rear of board, countersunk scews in bottom of board,attached eye bolts to each column, and ran a brace from left to right, front and rear. Hooked bungee cords over house to eyebolts to hold the two together.Piled all my equipment on top and it skims over the snow. So far no need to worry about cross brace hitting the snow.