Sled to pull behind snowmobile

lakershaker · 02-12-2008, 04:00 PM

Do people have any recommendations for a sled that could be pulled behind a snowmobile? I want to use it to haul supplies to the island and limit the number of back and forth trips. I have seen some of the flimsy black jetsleds - how do those stand up? Also, where would be the best place to buy one - snowmobile dealers, walmart, somewhere else?
As always, thanks in advance for the advice!

COWISLAND NH · 02-12-2008, 04:55 PM

They sell great heavy duty plastic ones at the Taxidermy place at the Traffic circle, 28 by pass, in Manchester..not sure the cost but the are rugged. We have used a nice heavy duty tarp in the past, just bunch it up nice-n-tight with rope, it seems to ride on top of the snow better then a sled..but it takes some practice folding and bunching it up so everything stays in. Islanders know EVERYTHING THAT COME TO THE ISLAND WILL EVENTUALLY COME OFF OF THE ISLAND...WOULDN'T LIVE AT THE LAKE ANY OTHER WAY!

christo1 · 02-12-2008, 04:57 PM

They sell the black plastic ones in a couple different lengths at kittery trading post fairly cheap.

FLAG! · 02-12-2008, 05:48 PM

I have been using a Jet Sled for a number of years, however I am now looking for the more durable steel framed traditional dog sled style sled. The hitch that comes with the jet sled is flawed. It's fine going up hill or across flat terrain, but be prepared for it to come off at the worst possible time when heading down hill. The rear portion of my Jet Sled is also worn through at the bottom, so beleive it or not, they DO wear.

I have seen some deeper ones. I would derfinitely go with a deeper one. If you spin any track or kick up much snow during your ride, your cargo will be covered in snow. But I suppose that could be expected and you could tarp anything that's sensitve to the weather.

WeirsBeachBoater · 02-12-2008, 05:51 PM

Just saw a dog sled style one yesterday. Check with DaSilva's in Moultonborough!

Coolbreeze · 02-12-2008, 07:58 PM

My dad has one right in Wolfeboro. I think he would sell it. Email me and I'll get in touch with him. The one he has is steel and holds three kids and a ton of equipment. It looks like a dog sled. It doesn't come with the great memories, you have to make your own. My email is pepto6972@comcast.net.

Seeker · 02-12-2008, 09:10 PM

I agree. the only way to go is the steel fold-up dogsled type. You can always sell it later for just about what you paid for it. Probably run around $160. but will last forever.

BoulderBronco · 02-14-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Seeker

I agree. the only way to go is the steel fold-up dogsled type. You can always sell it later for just about what you paid for it. Probably run around $160. but will last forever.

Same here. We have had ours for about 15years. Still works great.

chipj29 · 02-14-2008, 12:12 PM

I made my own out of a pair of old skis and scrap wood.

WOODIE1 · 02-21-2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by WeirsBeachBoater

Just saw a dog sled style one yesterday. Check with DaSilva's in Moultonborough!

I am looking for the same dog sled you described in your forum would you please get me the tx for Da Silvas.... Many Thanx

Seeker · 02-22-2008, 12:12 PM

7 Moultonborough Neck Rd, Moultonborough, NH - (603) 253-6688

20mile · 02-26-2008, 07:37 PM

The bait store in Meredith sells an Otter brand sled. I have had one for 4 years. It is heavy black plastice with Hyfax runners. It is very rugged with a metal "Y" frame to attach to your sled. They come in two sizes. I have the larger one. I beleive I paid about $50.00 for it. It comes with a waterproof cover as well.

I highly recommend it.

02-12-2008, 04:00 PM	#1
lakershaker Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Rattlesnake Isl. - Simsbury, CT Posts: 271 Thanks: 90 Thanked 44 Times in 26 Posts	Sled to pull behind snowmobile Do people have any recommendations for a sled that could be pulled behind a snowmobile? I want to use it to haul supplies to the island and limit the number of back and forth trips. I have seen some of the flimsy black jetsleds - how do those stand up? Also, where would be the best place to buy one - snowmobile dealers, walmart, somewhere else? As always, thanks in advance for the advice!

02-12-2008, 05:48 PM	#4
FLAG! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Upton, MA Posts: 112 Thanks: 44 Thanked 14 Times in 6 Posts	Jet Sled I have been using a Jet Sled for a number of years, however I am now looking for the more durable steel framed traditional dog sled style sled. The hitch that comes with the jet sled is flawed. It's fine going up hill or across flat terrain, but be prepared for it to come off at the worst possible time when heading down hill. The rear portion of my Jet Sled is also worn through at the bottom, so beleive it or not, they DO wear. I have seen some deeper ones. I would derfinitely go with a deeper one. If you spin any track or kick up much snow during your ride, your cargo will be covered in snow. But I suppose that could be expected and you could tarp anything that's sensitve to the weather.

02-26-2008, 07:37 PM	#12
20mile Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 20 mile bay Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	Sled to tow behind snowmobile The bait store in Meredith sells an Otter brand sled. I have had one for 4 years. It is heavy black plastice with Hyfax runners. It is very rugged with a metal "Y" frame to attach to your sled. They come in two sizes. I have the larger one. I beleive I paid about $50.00 for it. It comes with a waterproof cover as well. I highly recommend it.

02-12-2008, 04:55 PM	#2
COWISLAND NH Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	They sell great heavy duty plastic ones at the Taxidermy place at the Traffic circle, 28 by pass, in Manchester..not sure the cost but the are rugged. We have used a nice heavy duty tarp in the past, just bunch it up nice-n-tight with rope, it seems to ride on top of the snow better then a sled..but it takes some practice folding and bunching it up so everything stays in. Islanders know EVERYTHING THAT COME TO THE ISLAND WILL EVENTUALLY COME OFF OF THE ISLAND...WOULDN'T LIVE AT THE LAKE ANY OTHER WAY!

02-12-2008, 04:57 PM	#3
christo1 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 45 Thanks: 142 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	They sell the black plastic ones in a couple different lengths at kittery trading post fairly cheap.

02-12-2008, 05:51 PM	#5
WeirsBeachBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 709 Blog Entries: 9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 148 Times in 65 Posts	Just saw a dog sled style one yesterday. Check with DaSilva's in Moultonborough!

02-12-2008, 07:58 PM	#6
Coolbreeze Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 332 Thanks: 0 Thanked 51 Times in 26 Posts	My dad has one right in Wolfeboro. I think he would sell it. Email me and I'll get in touch with him. The one he has is steel and holds three kids and a ton of equipment. It looks like a dog sled. It doesn't come with the great memories, you have to make your own. My email is pepto6972@comcast.net.

02-12-2008, 09:10 PM	#7
Seeker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Effingham Posts: 408 Thanks: 37 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	I agree. the only way to go is the steel fold-up dogsled type. You can always sell it later for just about what you paid for it. Probably run around $160. but will last forever.

02-14-2008, 12:12 PM	#9
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	I made my own out of a pair of old skis and scrap wood.

02-22-2008, 12:12 PM	#11
Seeker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Effingham Posts: 408 Thanks: 37 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	7 Moultonborough Neck Rd, Moultonborough, NH - (603) 253-6688