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"The thing does far more than I thought it would, and the confidence I have on the ice is indescribable. By the way, my wife even goes fishing with me."
— Dick
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| Frequently Asked Questions about the Wilcraft |
How does the Wilcraft float with holes in the bottom?
Buckets with rubber gaskets seal the fishing holes, the rest of the hull is water tight with
all control lines entering hull above the water line. Also, the large tires provide additional flotation.
(Buckets double as storage for bait, tackle, catch, beverages etc.).
Is the Wilcraft stable in the water?
With the 51" wide flat bottom hull, the Wilcraft is very stable.
How does the Wilcraft run in very cold weather?
A number of engines were rigorously tested, the Briggs IC performed flawlessly in the cold
weather. Transaxles are filled with synthetic lube and pivots are greased with synthetic grease. Actuators are rated
to -30F. The enclosure is constructed of heavy weight top quality winter canvas.
How thick of ice is required?
The strength of ice varies; new ice is far stronger then old ice. The Wilcraft exerts less
ground pressure per square inch than an average size person on foot. The recommendation is, Ice that is safe to
walk on is enough ice for the Wilcraft. It is also recommended when traveling on this ice that the Wilcraft be
lowered to within a few inches of the ice.
How far can you travel on a gallon of gas?
Up to 20 miles per gallon depending on load and conditions. 98% of the time one travels less
than 10 miles for a full day of fishing. With the one gallon tank your gas stays fresh and we keep the fuel weight down.
How much snow does it go through?
The Wilcraft with its very light footprint and high flotation tires is very effective at traversing conditions that are found on lakes the vast majority of the time. Combined with its ability to significantly extend the season, the Wilcraft provides more ice fishing opportunity and access than any other product, period.
To be more specific on snow depth, we have effortlessly driven it through 15" of fresh snow, through 12" of snow/slush and up and over 4' high snow drifts. As we all know snow does vary greatly in moisture content, density, and composition. The ability of any vehicle to traverse it varies as well.
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