The addiction never goes away!

[Big Buck Buster]

Starting yet another fish house project. This is a new design that I thought of for getting a little more room inside the house (it may already out there, but have not yet seen it). The finished wheel wells measure 4ft.-6in. long by 34in. high. It is a 6,000# system w/12" brake drums, floor measurements are: 8'X16' w/4' v-front. Components that are fully removable are: Winches w/straps, leaf springs, pulleys, drop hitch, the full axle assembly. The total width (from outside wheel to wheel) measures 8'-4". Total length of house with the v-front is 20'. The pivot arm tubes are made of solid 2-1/2" steel with grease fittings.

More pics of the house will come later. It is still a work in progress.

[Jon P.]

Very nice. Thanks for the pics of the wheel set up. I'm thinking about building a suspension frame and they help quite a bit. It's also nice to see how different people do the interior layout and hear what works well and what doesn't. I wish there was a sub forum just for building/modifying houses and portables.

[Big Buck Buster]

How is the Siding Secured to the Frame?

The siding is all glued onto the studs. No screws. The spray foam was also applied directly to the siding from the inside.

[Zoob]

That is such a great idea; hats off to you - smart mech engineering in those wheels.

[landscaper]

where did you buy the cabinets?

get a good deal on them?

[Big Buck Buster]

We purchased the cabinets at Menards while they were on sale. For the price, I couldn't see trying to build them with the time it would take, and the cost of the materials alone, we figured it would cost more to build them then to just purchase them.

[Big Buck Buster]

Here are some more pics of the progress so far.

Top bunk is a full length(92")/bottom bunk(72")w/storage beneath.

Top and bottom bunks are the same a pic above, but with a closet on the side. Storage for battery(s) below. 110 outlet inside to charge battery(s).

Here is the kitchen area. Not quiet finished. Have to do a little more staining and trim work, bathroom to finish, then time to varnish everything.

Hoping to be done by the weekend, so we can actually fish out of it yet this season.

[Big Buck Buster]

The person that did the spray foam for us is Randy Kirsch out of Gaylord. He has a mobile unit, and came to our shop to spray ours. We didn't have to bring it to him. I don't know how far he will travel to do the spray foam without a mileage charge.

[beer batter]

Very nice triple B. I really like this design, couple questions for ya:

What do you use as a lever to crank the winch when you raise the house? Doesn't look like you could fit a normal crank lever on it due to the proximity to the side wall.

You stated the winches are removed when the house is in travel. What holds them in place when they are in use? Is it just resting inside the upright post, or something like that?

[landscaper]

Keep up the good work! i would like to see more pictures!

where or who did the Frame?

[Big Buck Buster]

Very nice triple B. I really like this design, couple questions for ya:

What do you use as a lever to crank the winch when you raise the house? Doesn't look like you could fit a normal crank lever on it due to the proximity to the side wall.

You stated the winches are removed when the house is in travel. What holds them in place when they are in use? Is it just resting inside the upright post, or something like that?

The winches that we purchased have a nut on handle shaft. We got a couple of long nuts that are used to join to pieces of ready rod together, then welded deep well sockets to the crank handles/ with some round stock for extensions just enough to clear the side of the house. You can just use one handle for both cranks, or two people at the same time can crank it up. We made two for that reason.

Dutton-Lainson Winch with Automatic Brake — 2500-Lb. Capacity, Model# DLB2500A

The winches are attached to some square tubing just small enough to fit in the upright tube. When done cranking, just pull them out and put them in the house.

[Big Buck Buster]

Keep up the good work! i would like to see more pictures!

where or who did the Frame?

I built it from the ground up, including the suspension system, and frame.

[Big Buck Buster]

Got the varnish done for this year. Will be putting on more coats this spring. All that is left to do is put the carpet in, cut the holes, install the catch covers, put the bathroom door in.

[landscaper]

still looking good!

[Sonicrunch]

I just love looking at all these fishouse pics!

[Big Buck Buster]

We got it out of the garage last night. I finally got a chance to get some full size shots of the outside. Here they are.

[beer batter]

Where is the furnace? Is it embedded somewhere I'm not seeing?

*EDIT* I think I see the output coming under the oven.

[Big Buck Buster]

Where is the furnace? Is it embedded somewhere I'm not seeing?

If you look below the oven vent flap(the white thing midway up on the last pic), you will see the small furnace vent towards the bottom. It is a suburban furnace.

[beer batter]

Does that furnace even have dual zoned vents?

I think I see one vent coming out under the stove blowing towards the side bunks, and another coming out the side of the cabinets blowing towards the back bunks.

[hookjunior]

Bbb the house looks great. Just a coupl questions. How deep are your wheel wells? Do you know how much it weighs? How much ice do you like to have before you pull something that size out?

[Big Buck Buster]

Does that furnace even have dual zoned vents?

I think I see one vent coming out under the stove blowing towards the side bunks, and another coming out the side of the cabinets blowing towards the back bunks.

We could have put many more in it. We chose to put three. Two that you could see, and one to the bathroom.

[Big Buck Buster]

Bbb the house looks great. Just a coupl questions. How deep are your wheel wells? Do you know how much it weighs? How much ice do you like to have before you pull something that size out?

The wheel wells measure 12" deep, 34" high, 4'6" long. Just had it weighed today. 3,500#'s.

I would feel safe on 14" of good ice.

[BartmanMN]

Looks very, very nice. Shouldn't be hard to spot you on the lake.

[landscaper]

I just love looking at all these fishouse pics!

Me also!

All it needs now is a Minnesota Viking Sticker!(If you like them)

if you dont mind saying how much money do you got into it?

[Big Buck Buster]

Originally Posted By: Sonicrunch

I just love looking at all these fishouse pics!

Me also!

All it needs now is a Minnesota Viking Sticker!(If you like them)

if you dont mind saying how much money do you got into it?

Have not added anything up yet. If I were to guess, maybe $6,500.00. That may be a little low though.

[silverbulletguy]

Wow! Pretty amazing that the first post was less than a month ago. Nice job.

[S.D. Ice Angular]

Any more pics???

Did you ever put any holes in it???

I also see you refuse to list you location

Where are you from or where do you fish??

[jBohmer]

Wow BBB, Like stated earlier I amazed how quickly you put it together and it sure looks good. Real good. Would love to tackle soething like that some day, thanks for the great ideas. I will be sure to send a loyalty check when I do for the ideas I will borrow from you.

[Jack The Ripped]

Nice House

[Big Buck Buster]

As far as the house goes, yes we installed the carpet tonight, and put 8 holes in with catch covers. I have not taken any more pics of the house.

[Big Buck Buster]

We made the first trip with it last night. We headed to minnetonka to try for some pannies.