Featuring A Versatile Amphibious Ice Fishing vehicle

How does the Wilcraft float with holes in the bottom?

Is the Wilcraft stable in water?

How does the Wilcraft perform in cold weather?

What thickness ice is required?

How far can you travel on one gallon of gas?

How much snow will the Wilcraft plow through?

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 of the control lines entering the hull above the water line. Also, the large tires provide additional boyance. The buckets can be used to store tackle, bait, catch, beverages, etc.

Is the Wilcraft stable in water?

With the 51" wide flat bottom hull, the Wilcraft is very stable in water.

How does the Wilcraft perform in cold weather?

A number of engines were tested rigorously, the Briggs IC performed flawlessly in 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. An insulated enclosure is available as an option.

What thickness ice is required?

The strength of ice varies; new ice is much stronger than old ice. The Wilcraft exerts less groung pressure per square inch than the average size person on foot. The recomendation is, ice that is safe to walk on is enough ice for the Wilcraft. It is also recommended when traveling on the ice that the Wilcraft be lowered to within a few inches of the ice.

How far can you travel on one 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 that keeps  the fuel weight down.

How much snow will the Wilcraft plow through?

Our object to stay on top of the snow. The Wilcraft's wide rear tires and light weight design allows it to stay on top of the packed snow easier than vehicles with narrow tires. The Wilcraft has 11 inches of ground clearance, a locking differential, large aggressive tire tread and the majority of weight, including the occupants, over the drive wheels. In addition, the smooth flat bottom of the hull slides easily over the snow. Generaly speaking,the Wilcraft will go  where ATV's will but ATV's will not go where the Wilcraft can.

The majority of the time, ice fishing spots can be accessed with wheeled vehicles. Based on this, it made sense to use wheels on the standard design. Tires also provide more flexibility on dry terrain. On rare occasions a track vehicle is required. Wilcraft has that covered as well with the optional track system.