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thank you @clmanges very good points we have found there are a lot of HDPE larger boats (Passenger and ambulance)25m in size that has been made...
unfortunately, not this just includes it as a shell as we have not as of yet fully fitted this out
hi Barry the weight before equipment etc was 6tonne yea this is the very first barge that we have made in HDPE and are looking at making more...
the weight of the whole boat without an engine etc was 6tonne
apologies it was a property rather than a density The density of HDPE can range from 930 to 970 kg/m3. Until recently HDPE was not used for...
HPDE (high density polyetylene) is a strong and robust material deviated from petrol. Unlike other polyetylenes, HDPE is heavy and firm....
thank you, Barry, the reason I put tidemans was as an example of it being done in the USA there are many proofs of vessel that can cope with...
@gonzo apologies I misread your question I thought you said how it compares to what i was trying to explain the simple answer is obviously steel...
@gonzo that's a very good question Both HDPE and galvanized steel are common materials for pipes and pipe fittings. They also have two...
as per @fallguy i will be doing a new thread with the process etc
@comfisherman Thank you for your response Building boats in HDPE is not a new concept in fact they have been building them for many years The...
@fallguy ok thank you and I'll do that now
HDPE is a brilliant way for barge boats as bumps and scrapes would not matter there is no paint to scratch which then would mean no exposed metals...
@comfisherman Hdpe is brilliant because as you would know bumps and scrapes would not matter and with no paint to scratch expose steel or other...
this one was done as a POC hence the colour etc when we will build the next one it will be in any colour that the buyer would like
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