8.4 metre long x 4 metre wide pontoon

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  1. Arthur Crook
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    hi there, I am in the process of designing a pontoon 8,4m x 4m wide. 800mm diameter pontoons made from 4mm thick plate. it has a deck 5,5m x 4m wide and sports a light roof structure 2.2m high. how do these dimensions/design sound to the pros?? constructive imput would be appreciated
    thanks
    Arthur Crook
     
  2. apex1

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    Some sketches?

    What plate? Wax, wood, Titanium?

    And, welcome Arthur!

    Regards
    Richard
     
  3. Arthur Crook
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    Apex1, hi the material is steel
    the deck is GRP over wood
    thanks for the welcome
     
  4. apex1

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    That sounds quite rugged, but why is the deck wooden, not steel?

    And is there just a roof, no walls?
     

  5. Arthur Crook
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    8x4 Pontoon

    Richard
    the pontoon is a simple craft. the deck must be fiber glass reinforced marine ply wood, this combines strength with weight. steel would add to the weight.
    there is a 5.5 x 4 roof section complete with roll down sides. this will be of light weight construction. my concern is do you have any experience with a craft of this size and design. i believe it will float nicely and have strength?
    Regards Arthur
     
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