4 Man Portable

[Dr. Bob]

I stopped at the new Gander 5 minutes b4 closing on my way home from the cities on Sunday. (They really should have longer hours .)

Anyway, I saw a 4 man portable sled unit that was HUGE. It is green and had 2 full padded bench seats in it. The price was marked at $749.

I had just looked at a similar house at Marine General in Duluth that sells for $599 but it was considerably smaller than the one at Gander. This sled/house was made by Polar.

Has anyone looked at the house at Gander? I am really wondering who makes it so I can research it a little. I want a new one for next year and need to know how much I have to save .

Thanks

[Scott Steil]

Otter has one in the works also. It will be 2 people on each side, sitting back to back. Those are the only details I got from the regional rep, but it sounds cool.

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[Gissert]

I saw that same shack last night at the Lakeville GM. Looked pretty nice, but heavy.

If you are looking for a doublewide, check out the Voyaguer by Shoremaster.

Duffman on the Shanty forum bought one last year, and he really likes it. I think he got his for under 600 shims.

[Dan Wood]

I saw the unit your speaking of down at the Lakeville Gander. It looks like a nice unit if your looking for a huge fairly portable unit.

Eskimo Outpost
Capacity: 6-person

Set-up Size:
78" x 166 1/4"
Height: 84"
Travel Size:
78"x40.5"x26.5"
Base Size:
78"x38.5"x15"
Weight: 220 lbs.

[This message has been edited by Dan Wood (edited 11-04-2003).]

[Duffman]

If you want to see the doublewide I picked up last year, do a search online for shoremaster fabrics. I have the Voyager X-Treme, without seats, I'm constructing my own butt bridges. They've bumped the price up a tad, but it does come fully assembeled and with travel cover.

A six-man double wide! I'll have to head down to Gander and check it out.

[Dr. Bob]

Thanks Guys!

Ya that buggar is heavy, but man is it nice and big. I hate being cramped (I always haul lots of stuff with me) and this unit looks like it would be great!

[Guest]

I've owned a double wide (6'x12') Otter Skin for 2 seasons now, and couldn't be happier. As far as I'm concerned, you can never have too much room in a shelter. Fishing 4 people is a breeze. I didn't buy the bench type seats that have 2 people back to back. Instead I bought comfortable chairs so everyone is facing the middle. I cut four pieces of plywood about a foot wide each, so they can lay in the bottom of the sled when not in use, drilled four small holes on each side of the sled, and through the plywood, and you've got an instant card table (or whatever) that's fast to set up, and still allows you access to your equipment in the sled. This house is without a doubt the best portable house you can buy. Almost every time i'm out fishing, someone will stop and ask about it because it's huge when set up, and their reactions when i show them my set up inside, is "priceless". I can be completely setup in a matter of about 2 minutes. They are a little more expensive, I think with the sled and cover it was around $800, but it's worth every penny. It's not exactly light, but neither are any of the other models. It seems all i hear about is the Otter Lodge or Cabin, and they're a joke compared to the Otter Skin. It is DEFINITELY THE ANSWER!

[jigglestick]

dr.bob. you should be happy to hear that you will be fishing out of something like what you are talking about this winter at camp jigglestick. we have a large otter sled, with the canvas double wide made by canvas craft. it is 7 foot something by 12 foot something. it is big. very roomy. a bit bulky to lug around, and when it is loaded with all your gear, it can be down right heavy! the benefits far out weigh the negatives. you will be sad to hear that canvas craft no longer makes that size. i think the only way to obtain one just like it is to find a used one. they are out there, but from what i have seen, they hold their value quite well.
there are a few copy cat models out there so check them out.
there is another unit that might really turn you on, and via email, i could turn you on to it(so as not to post a link here). it is freakin huge, and comes with a stripper stage!! yee haw! [Note from Rick: It's called the Condo and you can see it at
http://RoadKingOutdoors.com ]
good luck in your search. see you this winter

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keep your stick on the ice!! jigglestick I.B.O.T.#5 have you clamped today???

[This message has been edited by Rick (edited 11-25-2003).]

[Dr. Bob]

I am in the process of purchasing a Poler Sport Double wide 4 Man house off of the FM classifieds. It sounds like a pretty nice shack and you cant beat the price w/o sales tax . I can hardly wait to try it out!

Now I've got to get my butt in gear and sell my Otter and 72 Skidoo to help pay for it . I have this slight motivation problem though that is aggravated at the moment by a kicka$$ cold. It is really slowing me down..............

[Scoot]

Dr. Bob,

Send me an e-mail please. I've lost your e-mail addy.
Scoot

[Dr. Bob]

Got Ya Bud .