I would like to discuss "AFFORDABLE" plans (less than $200. U.S.) for simple designs of motor barges made from steel ONLY.
Benford Designs... I have the Benford Catalogs, unfortunately the big problem is pretty much all the designs are what i consider extremely...
Thanks for your replies... The Stirling was something I just wondered about, especially from a "free" energy point of view. Since it's operation...
I was just wondering if anyone had ever considered the Stirling Engine concept for marine designs. Something like solar heat collection above...
Fresh "Tidy Bowl" in the head?:p
If it's an "ink blot" test...I see a replacement jeepney roof
Laws Any person, especially everyone in the U.S. should expect JUST AND REASONABLE laws. Unfortunately now those responsible for making laws are...
I thought this was unfortunate, but really...is it any worse than allegedly civilized countries like the U.S., Britain, Australia witch hunts for...
Barges Thank you Stumble for your thoughts on open water crossings. I live full time in asia and will not be returning stateside. If I get the...
I have seen something like you describe on t.v. recently. I think they are called "Sprint Boats", and they race around in small channels which...
Catamarans and Other Designs Thank you Pericles, I went to the "Gunboat" site and looked at the catamarans. They are large and beautiful, but I...
About Catamaran Thank you for your reply Pericles, unfortunately I need more interior space than a catamaran can offer and I wish for minimum...
Considering Something Other Than Barge Now The problem for me in considering a barge is barges are not designed to be self-righting. Now I am...
Something Other Than Barge... I agree that barges are not designed to be "self-righting", they just appealed to me because of the large amount of...
Submarine Yacht, etc... The "submarine yacht" cost would still be too high for me...only exception would be do-it-yourself plans which I did not...
Seeking REASONABLE, Competent Designer for PLANS ONLY I am not so much looking for a builder for barges, but I am looking for a REASONABLE,...
Clarifying Design Thoughts on Sea Barge... I am only seeking design and plans...I am not looking for outside build unless place like Vietnam,...
I would prefer to leave it in one ideal place, but with such world instability, this would be an uncertainty. Since this would be a large, very...
Competition for Navy Contract Within the past 2 weeks, I have heard the U.S. Navy is looking for a "flying submarine" of sorts for clandestine...
Hello philgib....everyone, I am not so much looking for a builder for barges, but I am looking for a REASONABLE, competent design person. My...
