Any aussies in this thread?

[raw]

Rhino,

NA means "naval architect" ie somebody who amongst other things draws up construction plans etc. I am a NA.

I'm a little confused, the third link provided showed a "house boat" and an open "BBQ pontoon". I am assuming that you are talking about the fully enclosed, showers, galley and flybridge type house boat for overnight stays rather than the day based party platform since you have said "to house eight".

I wouldn't reccomend that you "strap a few drums together" on the cheap but that's me. I do not wish to see another floating raft risking its passengers out on the broadwater. What ever you do, do it right.

[rhino]

thanks for that. will look at the price of the outboards.

yes there are and more is the pity")) Aus has more rules than the rest of the bloody planet put together, lost all your freedom, apathy being main reason, and the need to get to the xxx before all else

[Poida]

Watch out you banana benders I'll be over your way next year stand by for action

Raw, I thought NA stood for not applicable. Sorry couldn't help myself.

Go for the drums Rhino, the Titanic was designed by naval architects, if they used drums it wouldn't have sunk.

[joz]

g'day another aussie here