ice fish hut question

[chris.brock]

With the wind storm in Haliburton this July, I have access to some used vinyl siding. I am considering building another ice hut.

 

The question, is a floor necessary? Without a floor (lawn chairs on the ice) the hut would be a lot lighter, has anyone had experience with a permanent hut without a floor? Disadvantages?

 

thanks

 

Chris

[Terry]

if you don't heat it fine

 

if you heat it a lot, you will be digging it out of the ice build up all the time

[davey buoy]

The portable I bought last year has no floors. The holes never froze over ,but without a good pair of boots,your feet could get cold directly on the ice all day.Other than that,I can't see any other problems

[Fisherman]

The big thing I would question is dragging it around on the ice with no floor unless it's only going to one spot for the whole season.

[Fishnwire]

Seems to me you are giving up a fair amount of the structure's inherent strength by not having that sixth side. I'm not worried about when it's set up so much as about when you go to move it. Also, getting your boots up off the ice makes a big difference in keeping your feet warm. IMO, the weight you save isn't worth it.

 

Bah!..what do I know? My hut weighs about a ton.