In reply to apis15. Ice, especially dirty ice or really hard black ice, can dull a drill bit quickly. Before you go out for a day of ice-checking, consider taking a file to the cutting edges and giving a few swipes over them to make your spade bit oh-so-much-more effective.

In reply to VC Jay Whitehair. Thanks, Jay. I have one of those type of flat bits but never tried it on ice. Will do so soon.

In reply to VC Jay Whitehair. Great explanation on the ice drilling Jay!!

Chickawaukee was the hoped for plate over the past few days, but today lt looks like Megunticook has better potential. Chicky might grade at a 2, but Megunticook rates a 3.5. It won’t be any worse than some of the … Continue reading →

How wonderful that after such a long drought we get two fabulous sailing days on a weekend. Saturday came with a dusting of snow and greater wind than forecast, and by Sunday that snow had begun to drift up and … Continue reading →

The nice grey ice received 3/8″ snow last night, some of which began to blow away. The wind came on stronger than forecast. The middle of the lake is an archipelago of open water but can be circumnavigated with attention … Continue reading →

It’s a bit touch and go with the snow in the forecast but a few boats will set up in the morning and see what can be made of it. If the snow is minimal, then Sunday will be the … Continue reading →

Down beyond Ellsworth, one of the deepest lakes in Maine has been the place to skate for over a week. The ice last weekend was super black, and then the ice storm on Monday dumped ice. It leveled out to … Continue reading →

SOLD If you have big feet or small there are still some left at a closeout price from Eastbay.com https://www.eastbay.com/product/model/saucony-lanzar-jav-2-mens/270916.html New spikes for sale. Pair of Saucony Lanzar Jav2 size 11. Ordered earlier in the year. Bought two sizes to try on with appropriate winter socks. I wear a size 9 shoe and kept the size 10 […]

In reply to Scott. I have an older plank from a NITE that is very stiff and looks to be encased in fiberglass/epoxy. You might be able to cut it down to size if you have yet to locate exactly what you wanted. I can send pix I’m based on Long Island. email me at martinjcawley@gmail if interested.

In reply to Pete. I have a Nite 2 seat Ice Boat for sale if you know anybody who is interested. Its a two passenger and is comfortable. Please call Norman at 508-624-9141 or email norman32955@hotmail.com

Notice of Second Semi Annual Used chock nut and bolt Sale. Out standing opportunity to own a piece of history. This sacred nut and bolt combination could have been used on a DN that attended the the DOC Fellows Regatta. Yes! I know this is hard to believe, I can hardly believe it myself. The price of this piece of history is $4950.00. It comes with a complet […]

In reply to Mike. I have 2 Arrow sails for sale. For partially stiff mast, new, asking $275 each. Arrow plank, no hardware, $250. One set DN runners $225 … Contact Howard at ecotrain@aol.com

KIDS MINI SKEETER My son sailed this ice boat from age 9-12 (1988-1991) Pa and NJ. Built by Terry Richards for his son. Has DN single rod steering (i installed after pict was taken), alum mast. DN storm sail is perfect size(not available) A great little boat often keeping pace with our DNs. Many fond memories will need some restoration. Price $300 Located Ma […]

Yankee Class Ice Boat Complete No Trailer Built in the 50’s $ 1500.00 Located Near Albany, NY Contact Vaughn Clark skih30@yahoo.com

Arrow ice boat for sale– 2 passenger class ice boat •Red molded fiberglass hull #20 first hull made •aluminum mast 18 ft and aluminum boom 9 ft •custom red canvas cover with sewed loops along bottom edges to tie cover tight •new North sail •3 DN runners •3 ice boat stands •plank with chocks, 12 feet wide •hull dimensions 16 feet long x 39 inches wide •cockpi […]

In reply to Gregory Switzer. Thank you

In reply to Michele. Ionly know of 1 DN. contact a_krenzer@yahoo.com