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January 01/06/11, 01:59:35 PM

Offline UplandObsession

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4x6 fish house ideas
I am in the process of building a 4x6 but I cant decide how to lay the interior/door way out. I want one bench seat that can also be use for a sleeper if need be and enough hole space for 2 guys. Im use to fishing out of a 6.5' x 14 but had to sell it so now stuck with nothing. If some guys could post pictures of how they have theres set up that would be of much help.  Thank you
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January 01/06/11, 02:29:15 PM Reply #1

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
I had a small one like that...but have since gott'en rid of it.

I'll draw the floor plan up on CAD, then scan it when I get home.
Hopefully I can post it then....
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January 01/06/11, 03:40:42 PM Reply #2

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
Well........that didn't work to well, but I tried on a short notice.

Here it is, the door would be across from the bench between the 4 holes.



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January 01/06/11, 05:51:56 PM Reply #3

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
Thanks HD, The way you are explaining it is the way I have seen it done the most when i googled it so i think thats that...
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January 01/06/11, 07:23:50 PM Reply #4

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
I'd love to see pics of this as you go along Upland.
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January 01/06/11, 08:02:45 PM Reply #5

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
Will post some tonight once i get the walls together, on a break from it right now.
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January 01/06/11, 08:48:59 PM Reply #6

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
   One option I have seen and really liked was Hunterdown's floor plan with a swing down bench or bunk.   2 holes under the bench-(can't be used when bench is up).  Sit on buckets fold bench down two guys can fish with more hole separation.  Bench swings down with lockable legs.  Will only extend out 2 inches from the wall when down.  I hope you understand what I am trying to say.  :doah:    I don't even understand what I am trying to say when reading this. :banghead:   Let me try again.  To put the bench up you reach down, pull the leading edge up and lock in the legs.  Be sure to leave some clearance between the leading edge and the floor because if you get ice build up you will not be able to put the bench all the way back in the down position.

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January 01/06/11, 08:53:49 PM Reply #7

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
http://www.wallchair.com/ is another option, we have the white plastic ones in our houses. Holds up to 290 pounds, and not bad with a boat cushion.
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January 01/06/11, 09:02:36 PM Reply #8

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
     Yeah.  Thats what I was trying to say only not as high tech.  Just snap out locking legs for the whole bench.   :happy1:
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January 01/06/11, 09:13:27 PM Reply #9

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
I like the idea of 6 holes, even though it would be tight with 3 guys, if you NEED it, you have the option.
I would have flip hatches (im guessing you already had that idea) incase you make it a spear house at some point.

With the holes next to you, you can jig one across and have a set line next to you if needed.  Just another thought.

** YEAH, Im not as good with CAD as these other guys, 'Paint' will sufice.

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January 01/06/11, 11:39:41 PM Reply #10

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
Thanks for the help guys, i think im gonna go with a fold down bench, with a hatch under it for acouple more holes if i ever need them. As for pictures I didnt have time to take any. but when I get back to the build on sunday I will try to get some posted. BTW DDS I Understood exactly what you were saying. Wont be back til Sunday so everyone that reads this have a good weekend and good luck fishing if thats what your doing. ;D
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January 01/07/11, 06:48:00 PM Reply #11

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
Quote from: MTCOMMER on January 01/06/11, 09:13:27 PM
I like the idea of 6 holes, even though it would be tight with 3 guys, if you NEED it, you have the option.
I would have flip hatches (im guessing you already had that idea) incase you make it a spear house at some point.

With the holes next to you, you can jig one across and have a set line next to you if needed.  Just another thought.

** YEAH, Im not as good with CAD as these other guys, 'Paint' will sufice.

This is a great idea. If you want a bunk make the two seats one the one side permanent and then have the middle fold down and boom, you got a bunk. You could do the same on the other side, make the center perm and two ends fold down. You can also mount rattle reels on a hinge on the fold down. That way if you are sleeping you can have the reels down, sit up, flip the part that folds down and fish on!
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January 01/11/11, 02:40:08 PM Reply #12

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
So I thought I would post some pictures on the build. Just have the walls and rafters up but tonight will be getting the sheeting on and framing up the door. hopefully it will be siting on a lake this weekend atleast 99.5% done.

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January 01/11/11, 03:07:23 PM Reply #13

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
Looking good!
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January 01/11/11, 03:16:41 PM Reply #14

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
Looks solid! 

Out of curiousity, any reason you decided on 4' x 6'?  That's going to be a really tight squeeze for two guys.  Before you cut the holes, I highly suggest you set a couple of paper plates on the floor and sit down so you can test how you like the hole placement. 
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January 01/11/11, 03:34:11 PM Reply #15

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
I decided on 4x6 so it could fit into the back of the truck with the tailgate shut. I only plan on having it sleep 1 with hatches for the holes. Im just using random supplies from my old mans lumberyard to build it. I havent spent a penny on it yet. The only money I will be putting into it will be the insulation and shelter license. Its just kinda being made for a place to get away from the ol' lady. :happybounce:
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January 01/11/11, 03:50:08 PM Reply #16

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
You can't argue with free!  I was serious about putting the plates down to test the hole placement.  They can look great on paper, but until you're actually sitting there you won't know, especially when your space is limited. 
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January 01/11/11, 03:59:48 PM Reply #17

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
Looking good so far. Are you putting skids on it at all?
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January 01/11/11, 04:05:59 PM Reply #18

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
yes sandmann,  I will be screwing 2x8's the tall way on the outside for skids.
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January 01/12/11, 06:45:46 PM Reply #19

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
Just been dabling wiht the fish house the last couple days but its looking like i will be able to get it out by sunday. Getting some scrap poleparn tin for the roof tomorrow aand will be getting the insulation in. I got the door made up but i need to find my box of random hinges to mount it.

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January 01/12/11, 07:15:14 PM Reply #20

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
    Looking great.  How are you going to heat it?  Be careful  not to build it too tight.  CO2 can be a problem it the construction is too precise.
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January 01/12/11, 07:54:24 PM Reply #21

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
Im just gonna be using a small mr buddy heater, also I will be putting in old wood soffit type vents into the side.  I dont think I will have to worry about the CO2 build-up. But thanks for reminding me i have to grab acouple of the vents tomorrow.  :happy1:
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January 01/12/11, 09:30:40 PM Reply #22

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
How tall is it?
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January 01/12/11, 09:36:36 PM Reply #23

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
Tall end is 6' and short end is 5' (interior).
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January 01/22/11, 06:04:38 PM Reply #24

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
How are you coming with it? Any updates?
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January 01/22/11, 09:58:34 PM Reply #25

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Re: 4x6 fish house ideas
Yeah, the cold weather has slowed my progress down but got most of it insulated, the roof mostly on and the plexi glass set and caulked in the windows. My goal is have it 100% finished by the 5th of feb. Its all depending on the weather.

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