Tested the new sled and trapper box tonight
#8331448
02/03/25 07:43 PM
02/03/25 07:43 PM
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On Georgian Bay, Ontario Canad...
Hutchy
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Made the box from 1/4" UHMW. Removes from the sled with quick release LinQ brackets Still need to add removable mounts for my ice auger, chainsaw, transducer pole, rod bag, etc. Love the new sled with the 900 ace four stroke motor. Got a fisher and nice marten tonight too! ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2025/02/full-40075-246659-img_20250203_184024.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2025/02/full-40075-246660-image0000011.jpg)
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Re: Tested the new sled and trapper box tonight
[Re: 160user]
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02/03/25 08:01 PM
02/03/25 08:01 PM
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Northern Maine
Bruce T
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Northern Maine
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Nice looking ride. I will be anxious to see how your box hold up over time. Anything is lighter than plywood but at least it seems to last. Nice
NRA,NTA,MTA,FTA
#1 goal=Trap a wolverine
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Re: Tested the new sled and trapper box tonight
[Re: Hutchy]
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02/03/25 08:19 PM
02/03/25 08:19 PM
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MN
160user
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MN
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Hutchy's will run circles around mine. I am interested in his box set up. I kind of like it.
I have nothing clever to put here.
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Re: Tested the new sled and trapper box tonight
[Re: 160user]
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02/03/25 08:21 PM
02/03/25 08:21 PM
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Northern Maine
Bruce T
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Northern Maine
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Hutchy's will run circles around mine. I am interested in his box set up. I kind of like it. Yep, but I'm willing to bet his weighs a bit more  That is a nice box on his and a nice sled.
NRA,NTA,MTA,FTA
#1 goal=Trap a wolverine
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Re: Tested the new sled and trapper box tonight
[Re: Bruce T]
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02/03/25 08:27 PM
02/03/25 08:27 PM
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On Georgian Bay, Ontario Canad...
Hutchy
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Hutchy's will run circles around mine. I am interested in his box set up. I kind of like it. Yep, but I'm willing to bet his weighs a bit more  That is a nice box on his and a nice sled. Tough to beat the older ones that you can actually lift!
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Re: Tested the new sled and trapper box tonight
[Re: Hutchy]
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02/03/25 08:30 PM
02/03/25 08:30 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Saskatchewan
Saskquatch
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Made the box from 1/4" UHMW. Removes from the sled with quick release LinQ brackets Still need to add removable mounts for my ice auger, chainsaw, transducer pole, rod bag, etc. Love the new sled with the 900 ace four stroke motor. Got a fisher and nice marten tonight too! ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2025/02/full-40075-246659-img_20250203_184024.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2025/02/full-40075-246660-image0000011.jpg) That 900 is a real solid, reliable engine/machine for running lines. However, off trail, deep snow riding can be a real nightmare if you get stuck. Especially with that missing ski-loop.
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Re: Tested the new sled and trapper box tonight
[Re: Saskquatch]
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02/03/25 08:39 PM
02/03/25 08:39 PM
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Joined: Feb 2014
On Georgian Bay, Ontario Canad...
Hutchy
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Made the box from 1/4" UHMW. Removes from the sled with quick release LinQ brackets Still need to add removable mounts for my ice auger, chainsaw, transducer pole, rod bag, etc. Love the new sled with the 900 ace four stroke motor. Got a fisher and nice marten tonight too! ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2025/02/full-40075-246659-img_20250203_184024.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2025/02/full-40075-246660-image0000011.jpg) That 900 is a real solid, reliable engine/machine for running lines. However, off trail, deep snow riding can be a real nightmare if you get stuck. Especially with that missing ski-loop. I am not an overall skidoo fan as a brand, so I'm wrapping the yellow body panels and replacing the ski loops with black. Took the first loop off, and they sold me the wrong black replacement. Haha The right ones arrived today. As for the front end being heavy, ya, i can feel that. Coming from a lightweight voyageur 550 fan it's noticeable. I'm going to put some Polaris 9.5" pro float skis on it eventually. I bet that helps a ton.
Last edited by Hutchy; 02/03/25 08:40 PM.
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Re: Tested the new sled and trapper box tonight
[Re: Hutchy]
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02/03/25 08:45 PM
02/03/25 08:45 PM
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Manitoba
Shakeyjake
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Manitoba
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That’s awesome! I gotta make something up this summer. Right now I’ve just got a Skidoo bag in the rack, which is nice and tough with huge zippers. A couldn’t drive a machine with A arm suspension like that though. The swamps or bush between them is way too nasty the first trip or 2. The pogo & skid are a must for me.
Wind Blew, crap flew, out came the line crew
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Re: Tested the new sled and trapper box tonight
[Re: Saskquatch]
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02/03/25 08:48 PM
02/03/25 08:48 PM
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On Georgian Bay, Ontario Canad...
Hutchy
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I'm not a ski-doo guy either but good choice on that motor/track combo. That's a solid plan on the wide skis, and make sure you carry a spare belt. If you are by yourself and get that baby stuck badly, you may smoke the belt, and that's a wrap. I do a bit of tight trail, deep powder, but the rest of what I do is running longer distances on lake ice and even some trail riding. Towing flip over ice shack etc. I figured it was a perfect combination for what I do. And double the fuel mileage at least. And the 600 ace was only 30 lbs less, so 900 it was. The extra power is so nice on the lake
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Re: Tested the new sled and trapper box tonight
[Re: Shakeyjake]
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02/03/25 08:50 PM
02/03/25 08:50 PM
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On Georgian Bay, Ontario Canad...
Hutchy
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That’s awesome! I gotta make something up this summer. Right now I’ve just got a Skidoo bag in the rack, which is nice and tough with huge zippers. A couldn’t drive a machine with A arm suspension like that though. The swamps or bush between them is way too nasty the first trip or 2. The pogo & skid are a must for me. Meh, i have never had pogo. Trapped with a lot of people and gone some goofy places and never felt hampered by a arms. I mean, the shape of the belly pan is a bit better for snow but for me the performance and stability of the a arms is perfect.
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Re: Tested the new sled and trapper box tonight
[Re: Shakeyjake]
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02/03/25 10:25 PM
02/03/25 10:25 PM
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james bay frontierOnt.
Boco
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That’s awesome! I gotta make something up this summer. Right now I’ve just got a Skidoo bag in the rack, which is nice and tough with huge zippers. 2 bungee cords and a plastic garbage can.
Forget that fear of gravity-get a little savagery in your life.
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Re: Tested the new sled and trapper box tonight
[Re: Boco]
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02/03/25 10:50 PM
02/03/25 10:50 PM
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Manitoba
Shakeyjake
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Manitoba
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2 bungee cords and a plastic garbage can. That’ll look super gay! I guess I could paint it…..lol Good machine Hutch. My 2012 550 tundra is super tippy and hard on fuel, but the crap it’s pulled us through is crazy. My replacement will probably be an expedition. A local CO bought a new one and he loves it, crazy good on gas in eco mode. $16000 was the price on a long track with no bells and whistles, but they come standard with cool stuff.
Wind Blew, crap flew, out came the line crew
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Re: Tested the new sled and trapper box tonight
[Re: Hutchy]
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02/04/25 12:34 AM
02/04/25 12:34 AM
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Muskrat Lake,Saskatchewan
saskbone
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Muskrat Lake,Saskatchewan
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Looks good Huchy! I wish I had the room on mine like you have. 650 ace. Enough power and will pull lots of weight. Great on gas but a but narrow ski stance. Works great going through bush trails. Regular maintenance and it will last a long time. Just turned over 10000 kms…… 6213 miles lol Had some plywood so I built a box. 4 ubolts with rubber tubing attached to the bars and tightened inside the box. 5 mins to take off. Frozen coyotes 4 in the box. Fresh ones 6 ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2025/02/full-26042-246694-5a36f6d3_af53_499d_8032_ad13d7e77493.png) ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2025/02/full-26042-246695-91309617_d6f7_44b6_8cfb_a67624714030.png) Use the sled for retrieving big game and big coyote checks. Pulled a moose out of some nasty stuff a few years ago. Tied the head to the back of the sled but can’t find a picture ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2025/02/full-26042-246696-2a2ada14_24f3_4925_9325_6304d0def6fe.png)
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