Will this work? Please offer your opinions.

[gremi0]

I want to build a pontoon boat. I have never built one before or any boat for that matter. I have 8 plastic 55 gallon drums in my yard which I believe. will make 2 nice pontoons when bolted together.
I have not measured them but i believe they are about 24" wide and 38" long making the boat pontoons roughly 12.5" long. my boat's width is planned for 8-10' but can be adjusted if needed depending on if it makes the difference on it working or not. I plan to use a wood frame 2x4s and plywood.
I want to know 1, if it will float (i believe so) 2, how much weight I can expect it to carry. This way I can plan for how many people and also equipment. and 3, how much do you think the boat will weigh?

[Trevlyns]

Hi gremi0
These kinds of questions come up from time to time. Maybe you should have a look at this thread in which I gave quite a detailed reply.
Take care!