How to Repair an Ice Shanty

Ice shanties are shelters designed to sit on top of an iced river or lake. Generally speaking, ice shanties have no floor, or a partial floor, so the ice is exposed. A hole is cut into the ice with an auger so you can fish. The shelter provides protection from wind and snow while fishing. Made to be portable, ice shanties may need occasional repair as the seasons pass. Take the time to make the repairs, and you'll enjoy many years of ice fishing.

Things You'll Need

  • Ice shanty
  • Scrap wood
  • Rag
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Scissors
  • Adhesive patch
  • Stack of books
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Instructions

    • 1

      Lie the ice shandy down flat so you have easy reach of the area being repaired. Place something hard underneath the section needing repair, like a scrap of wood.

    • 2

      Wipe down the fabric with rubbing alcohol to remove dust, dirt and debris from the surface being repaired. Wait for the fabric to dry thoroughly, which varies depending on the material of the ice shanty. Wait several hours to fully dry.

    • 3

      Position the section being repaired so there are no wrinkles or waves in the fabric.

    • 4

      Cut a piece of adhesive patch similar to that used for blow-up swimming pools. Cut the patch at least 1-inch larger than the hole or tear you're repairing.

    • 5

      Remove the protective backing from the adhesive patch and lay it over the hole or tear. Set something firm on top of it like a stack of bricks. The weight keeps the adhesive in full contact with the fabric, ensuring the best possible repair.