Thanks for all the input it has helped me to make up my mind. I will purchase an old Norfolk Broads cruiser and convert it into my home on the...
I would not be interested in using Rockwool on a cruising boat. This material can hold a lot of water. I would only use a closed cell foam...
Looking on the internet an air gap of 50mm would appear to be the optimal thickness. Not sure you could create a vacuum of that area.
I would like to explore a little more your idea "the best thermal insulator is air". As previously stated one option is to use an existing boat...
Fair point. What high density foam would you recommend? Needs to have good insulation properties.
Thanks for your input. Cored GRP it would be if I build even though more costly. No engine room as electric outboard. No gas on board therefore...
The budget will depend on what route I take, (buying an existing hull or starting from scratch) and I do not want to disclose it until I have done...
Aqualine is probably one of the best on the market. Narrowboat & Widebeams Built By the UK's Leading Boat Builders...
My boat will be either 12 or 11 feet wide and 11 or 10 feet wide on the inside which is plenty. There are many 10 feet wide beams that people live...
Are you thinking about UK or USA regs as they will be different. If I build new they will be similar to steal UK widebeams only in GRP.
I plan on using a wet system underfloor heating. I will use slate both as a floor and ballast with heating pipes under neath. With good insulation...
Hi the UK inland waterways barge is not a complicated design being basically, a tank that moves with slightly more under the water than a normal...
Hi and thanks for your input. Not sure if you know that the Norfolk Broads is on the east coast of the UK and can be quite cold in winter with...
Hi and thanks for the info it makes for some interesting reading. Due to the bridges on the Norfolk Broads neither design would be appropriate and...
Hi and thanks. It would be very helpful to have someone to talk my design over with.
I have been looking at this option but there is a question about the quality of the steal being used in new builds here in the UK. Indeed, I went...
Hi and thanks for your info. My reason for asking is to build up some knowledge before I find a professional. I appreciate that there are many...
Hi and thanks for allowing me to post on this forum. I am considering building a 50 by 11 foot GRP barge that will eventually become my home on...
