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Old 03-02-2005, 04:45 PM
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Pontoon Shape Recommendations?

Another New Guy here….
I am looking to build a ~12’X30’ Houseboat (8’6” with 21” fold up walk ways), anyway… I am curious about the best pontoon shape? Square with a slight “ V” on the bottom, Hexagon, Round, etc.
I am planning on building them out of aluminum.

Also… if anyone has drawings of pontoons and such, I am very interested in any and all ideas, as I am in the early stages of the design of the Houseboat.

Thanks in advance for any help

Kev
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Old 03-02-2005, 05:33 PM
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the best pontoon shape
can vary depending on your mission requirements, also things like cost and ease of building, motoring and more
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Old 03-02-2005, 06:15 PM
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I would go with round. But it is up to you and it all depends.
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