[ishoot308]

I plan on using our island camp this winter as a snowmobiling camp and would appreciate any input.

During our spring time renovations we completely insulated the entire camp and had all the waterlines under the house heat taped and encased in insulation then screw applied plywood sheathing to keep all insulation in good shape as well as to keep the island critters out. We applied strapping over all the seams then caulked around all the strapping for an air tight seal. Island Support will be coming by in the next week or so to take care of the water line from the lake to the house so it can be used during the winter. (not sure how that's done, but apparently it's not an issue)

We heat with electricity and also have a propane stove in the living room. My plan is to keep the heat (electric) set at 40 degrees through the winter. I also plan on putting a freeze monitor connected to my camp phone line so in case of a power outage or temperature drop I will be notified. In this instance, a quick trip to the island (if ice is safe) or a call to Island Support so he can go by and start up either my generator or living room propane stove until the issue is resolved or if necessary shut everything down and winterize the camp until electricity is restored.

I had George Randall deliver extra bottles of propane for the winter months as our on demand water heater also utilizes propane and didn't want to run out half way through the winter.

Does it sound like I have everything covered??? Am I nuts to do this?? Do any of you other island dwellers do this also??

I just want to utilze the camp as much as possible and being an avid snowmobiler / ice fisherman it would seem such a waste not to use the camp for this purpose. It would sure beat the three hour + drive to Pittsburgh and the expenses that go along with that that I did on many weekends during the previous winters.

Thought or recommendations would be appreciated!

Thanks!!

Dan