muskymatt Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 I just bought a tow bar for my frabill hut and a couple folks have said they had front end damage to their huts from towing over uneven ground and impact with ice or debris. Is this a common thing? Has anyone installed a "skid plate" on the front of their hut for protection? I was thinking of custom fitting an aluminum plate to the initial point of contact but didn't really want more hole in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Put a plate in front and on the back side,a piece of 1/2 inch plywood. Cover the whole face of the area you are attaching the tow bar too. Even pressure on the tow is what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Yes, there can be damage done to the front of the sled due to sharp pieces of ice and rocks. I had the bolts tear out on me and since have used 1/8" aluminum sheet to sandwich the front of the tub. No issues since this has been done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymatt Posted January 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Yes, there can be damage done to the front of the sled due to sharp pieces of ice and rocks. I had the bolts tear out on me and since have used 1/8" aluminum sheet to sandwich the front of the tub. No issues since this has been done. Awesome, exactly what I was thinking. Great job ya did too! I have a couple pcs of left over aluminum from when I rebuilt my transom, they will work perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 He did is fancy.LOL Nice job Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Moosebunk Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Dave... it's a mobile tank pop-up. Wicked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Awesome Drifter - Thanx for the pix. I have a brand new clam - never used it yet. I will be purchasing some aluminum today & installing it ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Make sure you put runners on the bottom. Thats where mine always gets punctured. Never had an issue with the tow bar causing damage. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Thanx Sinker I did install the runners. I do see Drifter's point where damage can occur to the front of the sled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfisher Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 +1 runners and reinforcing the front area... I learned my lesson once Now mines a beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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