'fredrosse'. Thank you! Which is why I am seeking out a professional to make the relevant determinations. The good thing with this forum is that...
Fallguy, again thanks for the assistance.... Yes, intuitively I would think 1/8 " deflection is the most you'd want to see on a beam with a 600 lb...
Yes, good point. I already considered this. Hence, the idea of doubling up beams OR using more beefy beams in the engine area. I'm trying to keep...
Gonzo, I used the calculator, added a distributed load of 37.5 lbs/ inch (over 16 inches) along the center. Added 2 fixed points at each end....
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] The beams will be bolted to on each end to the pontoon, engine is mounted on the I beam with a simple Angle bracket, bracket...
Happy 2021 to all! First, a big thank you to all the people here, I truly hope to return the favor some day when I learn a bit more. Question:...
Thank you 'cthippo'. I checked them out online. They are close to the Port of Seattle, which is awesome. I will give them a call to check their...
thanks for the suggestion 'missinginaction'. Yes, I've found numerous venders on the internet and the prices are all over the place, which leads...
Can anybody recommend a cheap Aluminum supplier, North West Coast, Seattle area. Need to buy 6061 T6: 4" I beams, 1.5" tube and 0.125 sheet for...
Thank you all responders. Based on extra research and your suggestions, I decided to go with 34 inch diameter pontoons and an increased beam.
thank you Gonzo. I will use your suggestions.
What do you think is a better design option? Two 34" pontoons 11 ft beam or tritoons with similar beam (displacement about the same) ? Yea, I...
Sir, thank you for your reply. Yes, I have decided on all Aluminum construction based on strength, ease of construction, and cost. I was...
yes, that is correct. The sluice box "riffle box" is 28 inches X 12 ft. The spacing b/t pontoon 1 and 2 is 12in. Hence, the larger spacing b/t 2...
Thanks in advance Boat Designers. Question: Can a tritoon boat design have an asymmetrical design? Background: I am designing a Gold dredge,...
Fallguy, a big thank you for your informative reply!!...... First, please excuse my numerous Newbie questions, I am learning thanks to the efforts...
Fallguy, I noted on my original post dimensions 5 ft x 7 ft x 6'6". don't need weight estimates at this point. Just need the info requested. thanks
Hello Gandolftheblack. I have over 25 years experience as an Industrial Hygienist (something like an industrial doctor). Most varieties of Mold...
Can anybody suggest a light weight but strong Panel construction comprised of Foam (material type?)/Composite core fiberglass resin, gelcoat (not...
Valid ideas, KiethO. But i can say in Nome. Steel drums would not be advised. Weather conditions can worsen in a matter of hours, and the last...
