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Skipper of the Sea Que · 02-01-2005, 11:41 AM

From the US Army Corp of Engineers:

Loads on Ice Required Minimum Ice Thickness in inches - Description of Safe Moving Load

1 3/4" One person on skies
2" One person on foot or skates
3" One snowmobile
3" A group of people walking single file
7" A single passenger automobile
8" A 2-1/2 ton truck
9" A 3-1/2 ton truck
10" A 7 to 8 ton truck

More info on their web site, ice safety, links to Ice Load graphs and more - click here. Ice Thickness and Strength

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02-01-2005, 11:41 AM	#3
Skipper of the Sea Que Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 1/2 way between Boston & Providence Posts: 573 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 32 Thanked 55 Times in 22 Posts	Ice Thickness and Strength From the US Army Corp of Engineers: Loads on Ice Required Minimum Ice Thickness in inches - Description of Safe Moving Load 1 3/4" One person on skies 2" One person on foot or skates 3" One snowmobile 3" A group of people walking single file 7" A single passenger automobile 8" A 2-1/2 ton truck 9" A 3-1/2 ton truck 10" A 7 to 8 ton truck More info on their web site, ice safety, links to Ice Load graphs and more - click here. Ice Thickness and Strength Have fun __________________ Amateur HAM Radio What is it? You'll be surprised. When all else fails Ham Radio still works. Shriners Hospitals *providing specialized care for children regardless of ability to pay*. Find out more or refer a patient.