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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 plow through?
Only plow trucks plow through snow. Our objective is to stay on top. The Wilcraft’s
wide rear tires and light weight design allows it to stay on top of the packed snow easier than narrow tired
vehicles. The Wilcraft has 11" of ground clearance, a locking differential, large aggressive tire tread as well
as having the majority of the weight, including the occupants, over the drive wheels. In addition, the smooth flat bottom hull
slides easily over the snow. In short, the average snow falls are not a problem.
High water content snow (slush) or deep powder poses a problem for all vehicles.
Being that those conditions do occur, we addressed it with an easy to install track system.
With 576 square inches of track on the ground not much stops it.
The majority of the time lakes are accessed with wheeled vehicles; on rare occasion does a track vehicle with ski
steering work better. Based on this, it made sense to use wheels as the standard design configuration. Tires also
provide more terrain and application flexibility.
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