What to do with my Otter?

[mnhunter2]

I have had an Otter Lodge for quite a while, has the round tube frame, its been a great fish house. But over the years the heater has put a few holes in the canvas most of them have been patched and some of the windows are cracked. But this weekend the zipper finally broke and now will need to be replaced. So should I find someone to sew in a new zipper, can I buy a new canvas for this old of a sled, what about the new insulated fabric?

[alpinefins]

there are several heavy canvas shops in the duluth superior area......i had my otter done a year ago......new zipper...four squirrel chew holes and a new plastic front window.,.took her three days....well worth it.....like factory new again.....

[opsirc]

guess it would depend on how bad the canvas is. might be worth it to have a new one made.

[Sandmannd]

I would probably get a new one made if it were me. Possibly look at canvas craft. Or this time of year you can get a good deal on a whole new house.

[Rick G]

Contact otter they can hook you up with a new canvass.

[Bulldoggr]

I have to agree with everything everyone has replied to, as far as your question goes.

you certainly have alot of options.

If I was you. I would get the new Ice Camo kit that goes with our magnum sled. You would get new poles as well as new canvas. I am sure you can get the insulated fabric as well.

But like I said if it were me. I would get the new Kit that would fit your Magnum sled.

[Dave]

The only place to get the insulated canvas for an Otter is from Canvas Craft. They sell the canvas and pole set minus the sled as well. They may even sell you the insulated canvas alone. You'll have to call them and ask.

Canvas Craft

[Bigslugger]

How nice are the Norpac2 from Canvas Craft. Im thinkin about getting one

[walleyeslayr]

Otter does not make the old tents anymore. You'll have to go with the new square poles and new tent. I'm not sure if Canvas Craft tents fit the old poles.(Canvas Craft used to make the original Otter tents, though.)

[jerkbait]

Otter does not make the old tents anymore. You'll have to go with the new square poles and new tent. I'm not sure if Canvas Craft tents fit the old poles.(Canvas Craft used to make the original Otter tents, though.)

Canvas Craft still makes the original otter skin.

[Jim Almquist]

Canvas Craft will sew in a new zipper for around $65 including shipping but call to get a exact price. They could fix any big holes while they are at it unless you feel it just is not worth it.

[Dave]

How nice are the Norpac2 from Canvas Craft. Im thinkin about getting one

Simply put, after having one for this season so far, I won't be without one during my lifetime. It's more comfy staying warmer and I don't have the moisture build-up like single layer canvas shelters. Here's a little more discussion about them.

http://www.fishingminnesota.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/1718692/1

[hawkeye43]

I got a norpac house, I can't believe how warn it is. I did put button snaps along the front of the tub to hold the skirt up and the wind won't come in. I am going to add velco strips to the sides to hold the sides to the poles. If you want a canves craft house you will need new poles also, they are different lenghts and the canves won't fit right. Thats what I was told on last Friday.

[Dave]

If you want a canves craft house you will need new poles also, they are different lenghts and the canves won't fit right.

I would still call them first. They may already have a pattern and could whip one out still using the old pole setup.

[mnhunter2]

The story goes on. I guess I have an Otter Cabin, 31x64 sled. Canvas Craft wants more for a new canvas than it costs to buy a new fish house, its an old sized sled so none of the new canvases fit, my best bet is to find someone with a decent used canvas for sale or get this one repaired, but here in sw mn its hard to find anyone to fix the old zipper. Any ideas about someone to replace a zipper would be a great help.

[deadeye]

I dont know if they are even around anymore or if they would do it, but Sew What would be a place I would call. Im pretty sure they did alterations and tailoring so who knows. Maybe old Lena has had to sew up a zipper on Ole's fish house before and would do another for a case of beer or something.

[Hafnutz]

Should be someone in your area that does canvas work, boat covers, truck tarps etc. Also try a shoe repair or upholstery shop. Anybody that can sew and has a heavy-duty machine should be able to take care of it.

[team wild]

Reeds has a sale on there otter fish houses magnum lodge for 259.99 and large resort for 179.99 house only