The rigidity in the platform comes from the 2x6x12 deck boards running horizontal across the base. Yesterday was a calm day on the water but we...
Hello everyone, SHE FLOATS! It came off the trailer without a problem at all. We couldn't believe how easy it was. We had 1300 lb of people on...
Great idea! The launch I'm using is relatively remote so I should be able to keep up with the crowd control. Thanks for the tip! We will have to...
Well everyone, I'm within a week or two of launching this thing. I've found a VERY sheltered cove for it to stay in 99% of the time. Will be used...
That right there is very much the feel of what I'm trying to put together. Thanks for that... I'm going to look into that book
That UV question is a great one. I have a friend who made a boat lift out of blue 55 gallon drums and they just started leaking after 20 years of...
Thanks for taking the time to type out all that! With respect to the % of immersion this has been a long ongoing discussion with some friends I've...
thank you for the kind words. the haul/launch is what i'm most concerned about. with respect to supplies / people ... It's definitely something...
Hello all, This weekend I will start the journey on the houseboat build. Specs I've finalized: 22' long x 12' wide deck 12' long x 10' wide by...
It's really interesting you mention that... I hadn't seen that design in my life until I was watching some youtube videos of tiny houses at lunch....
Great question about the snow! This houseboat will be on the trailer before the snow hits. I LOVE the idea of an A -Frame. It has it's ups and...
Also.. here's a picture of where I plan on keeping it... protected from the wind from 7/8 directions ... and in 2.5 feet of water. I have...
cool design! I was thinking maybe a plastic garden shed would work great as well. If I could put something like that on a pony wall it would get...
It shouldn't be difficult to secure the barrels using a ratchet strap that goes across the entire width. It obviously doesn't need to be tight...
The reason I used optimal submersion as 66% was because the guys at barrelraftboys (website is now down) had a calculator that indicated that....
Thanks James, I will
Hello all, I'm started to design a houseboat placed on barrels. From what I read on this forum.... plastic barrels aren't appreciated. However,...
