Track Sled Build Part One

I decided to document my first track sled build. After seeing one last ice fishing season, I just had to have one.
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[@prospectoroutdoors]

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[@gustawuciekinier4094]

I watched your video it was very interesting and I decided to make the same as yours with a slight upgrade because it couldn't be longer than five feet because it wouldn't fit in my $500 Honda CRV I had a lot of fun ice fishing

[@FryFlier]

Thanks, Joe, will follow this to the end. Might have to get me a JoeSled and pass on the SnowDog.

[@prospectoroutdoors]

😆 don’t give up on the SnowDog yet. This might be a disaster! Thanks for the support!

[@brentneves3602]

Hello, from Alberta Canada, Great video👍 I myself are big into ice fishing, I already own two snowmobiles , but a motor sled is definitely something I always wanted... I'm looking forward to part two of this video.

[@prospectoroutdoors]

Thanks 😊 I appreciate the compliment and wish you well on your future build. I still need to tweak a few things to have it ready for the ice. One of these days I hope to be Alberta bound! (Gordon Lightfoot) 😉

[@mohawkgarage3990]

That's gonna turn out awesome can't wait to watch ya running it around all over the place

[@prospectoroutdoors]

Thanks buddy! I am excited for the parts to get here!

[@JohnsonsOutdoorAdventures]

Man, that's awesome! It's coming together nicely!

[@prospectoroutdoors]

Thanks 😊

[@hardh2ofishin857]

Fun stuff Joe. Going to be fun watching the build.

[@prospectoroutdoors]

Thanks 😊 I should have studied your snow dog for the design. Thanks for letting me text you with questions. 😉

[@MuskratOutdoors]

I don't think you would have liked that 20 horse. Too top heavy! That Predator will be a lot better. Mine, I bought through Northern Tools. It's a 14 horse Ironton Engine.....Really, I think it's too big. I like the power, but it's tippy. I made "outrigger skis" out of a snowboard cut in half. So far, that did the trick. It is wider now than I wanted though. Keep the brake unless you live in flat country! I thought I could get by without a brake, but I went over a cliff! Mountains of Idaho need brakes! Looks great so far!

[@prospectoroutdoors]

I will definitely remember that on the next one!

[@MountainStateAngler]

Man well done!

[@prospectoroutdoors]

Much appreciated!

[@brandonhunter2504]

Looking forward to your progress over the coming weeks. I am curious to how it turns out. I have watched a few builds, they did some some welding which turned my off. So far looks like something I can do! Definitely a chic magnet. 🤣

[@prospectoroutdoors]

There may be a little welding in involved. Who knows, maybe I could use some Unistrut and not even bother with welding. Thanks buddy!

[@FishfearmeStudios]

I'm going to be glued to this series. I think you should keep the anvil for a hood ornament. Is that dent in your tailgate so you can haul pipe?

[@prospectoroutdoors]

I think I will tie a rope to the anvil in case I fall through the ice. That way when I go to recover the machine, it won’t have moved an inch. You have an eye for detail. I just recently did some custom work on my tailgate so that it could hold a flyrod this summer.

[@jeffwatterson5933]

Hey Joe you’ll need a clutch so your track isn’t fixed directly to the engine. Got to have some slip in there.

[@prospectoroutdoors]

Yes sir. I can’t wait to get it in the mail! How are you doing Jeff? Take care of yourself!

[@jeffwatterson5933]

@@prospectoroutdoors Do’en good, just finishing my boat motor change out and added a Helix to it. So ready for soft water.

[@prospectoroutdoors]

Good job. Best of luck to you this season!

[@prospectoroutdoors]

You will love the Helix. Does it have Auto Chart Live?

[@jeffwatterson5933]

@@prospectoroutdoors hey Joe it does have the auto chart and the side imaging is a game changer in the shallow water I fish.

[@evanlenzen6806]

Building off a artic cat pantera

[@prospectoroutdoors]

Yeah buddy.

[@redbear1935]

Hello, nice work . I wonder if there better snowmobile brands and models to chose or any one will do? Thank you.

[@prospectoroutdoors]

Great question! I would love to know the answer as well. I am thinking that a shorter track would be a plus for steering. Other than that, I am not sure. Thanks for joining me. Best of luck to you!

[@ryanthon10]

Going to be fun build. What happened to the Yamaha?

[@prospectoroutdoors]

Thanks 😊 I gave it to a kid that fished Henry’s with me a couple of years ago . kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaS9oIhsothgZ6c

[@brettjamesmiller]

So did you actually remove the suspension or just make limit bars for it? Curious I’m building one right now thanks

[@prospectoroutdoors]

I just limited the suspension with two bars on the side.

[@brettjamesmiller]

@@prospectoroutdoors I’ll probably do the same to lower the canter of gravity I’m working with a polaris 400 haul and track

[@prospectoroutdoors]

Good deal. Let me know how it goes and feel free to keep in touch.

[@seanbryson4084]

I got a sled today. After you completed the video, what do you wish you would have done different?

[@prospectoroutdoors]

Honestly, on the next one I might make the track shorter. That might take some work though. I’m not sure a track sled is my first choice in transportation. We shall see. I still need to get mine out in the wild and see how she purrs. Congratulations on your new toy!

[@seanbryson4084]

I bought a sled with a shorter track. I am hoping that will do the trick. I will send you a video when I am done.

[@prospectoroutdoors]

That would be awesome. Good choice on the shorter track. Where are you from?

[@seanbryson4084]

I live in Meridian ID.

[@seanbryson4084]

Just trying to get this sled ready for the ice.