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  1. NicB
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    Propulsion Options for a 5t utility barge

    Thanks BB. No driving at night, it's laid up now the job is done. Who knows what the future holds cheers
    Post by: NicB, Oct 17, 2023 in forum: DIY Marinizing
  2. NicB
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    Propulsion Options for a 5t utility barge

    Hey BB, It is a bit of a shame but she did the job she was meant to do so not complaining. Pier worked out okay, the project got commissioned...
    Post by: NicB, Oct 16, 2023 in forum: DIY Marinizing
  3. NicB
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    Propulsion Options for a 5t utility barge

    Thanks Blue Bell. Its laid up now.
    Post by: NicB, Oct 5, 2023 in forum: DIY Marinizing
  4. NicB
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    Propulsion Options for a 5t utility barge

    Edited with picture ;-)
    Post by: NicB, May 8, 2023 in forum: DIY Marinizing
  5. NicB
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    Propulsion Options for a 5t utility barge

    Update, Hi Everybody, thanks for the help on this, just an update on where we ended up. Turns out the light weight of the base vessel was closer...
    Post by: NicB, May 8, 2023 in forum: DIY Marinizing
  6. NicB
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    Propulsion Options for a 5t utility barge

    Great stuff, thanks very much Baeckmo! Very doable design!
    Post by: NicB, Nov 28, 2022 in forum: DIY Marinizing
  7. NicB
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    Propulsion Options for a 5t utility barge

    Thanks, Gonzo
    Post by: NicB, Nov 27, 2022 in forum: DIY Marinizing
  8. NicB
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    Propulsion Options for a 5t utility barge

    Thanks, Portacruise. I guess I am hoping the V helps hydrodynamically, in the sense that in the event of encountering a wave that would have...
    Post by: NicB, Nov 27, 2022 in forum: DIY Marinizing
  9. NicB
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    Propulsion Options for a 5t utility barge

    Many thanks, Below are the dimensions here incase they are useful [ATTACH]
    Post by: NicB, Nov 25, 2022 in forum: DIY Marinizing
  10. NicB
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    Propulsion Options for a 5t utility barge

    Yes it is, we are adapting this structure. [ATTACH]
    Post by: NicB, Nov 25, 2022 in forum: DIY Marinizing
  11. NicB
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    Propulsion Options for a 5t utility barge

    Thanks, Baeckmo What shapes would you go with?
    Post by: NicB, Nov 25, 2022 in forum: DIY Marinizing
  12. NicB
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    Propulsion Options for a 5t utility barge

    Haha yeah, that's quite a level of information quality to have reached. We are looking at modifying the existing structure and ending up with...
    Post by: NicB, Nov 25, 2022 in forum: DIY Marinizing
  13. NicB
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    Propulsion Options for a 5t utility barge

    Thanks BlueBell. 30 tonnes useful buoyancy is god information to have! Best Nic
    Post by: NicB, Nov 23, 2022 in forum: DIY Marinizing
  14. NicB
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    Propulsion Options for a 5t utility barge

    Many thanks for the input Portacruise So good information and food for thought. The link is much appreciated!
    Post by: NicB, Nov 21, 2022 in forum: DIY Marinizing
  15. NicB
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    Propulsion Options for a 5t utility barge

    Many thanks Gonzo
    Post by: NicB, Nov 21, 2022 in forum: DIY Marinizing
  16. NicB
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    Propulsion Options for a 5t utility barge

    Thanks, PortaCruise. What size would be a large prop? any suggestions on the pitch and number of blades? We haven't worked with the barge yet,...
    Post by: NicB, Nov 21, 2022 in forum: DIY Marinizing
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    Propulsion Options for a 5t utility barge

    Hi Baeckmo, Thanks for the reply. Points noted on directional stability. Chinese agricultural diesel engines are readily available....
    Post by: NicB, Nov 20, 2022 in forum: DIY Marinizing
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    Propulsion Options for a 5t utility barge

    Thanks, Gonzo, Target speed,- 5Knt Max wind speed would be 20Knt The wind whips the lake into a short chop, which the barge would have to power...
    Post by: NicB, Nov 19, 2022 in forum: DIY Marinizing
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    Propulsion Options for a 5t utility barge

    Hey Everyone, Really hoping you can help us out! We have a pontoon/barge as below, that we'd like to turn into a self-propelled utility...
    Thread by: NicB, Nov 18, 2022, 37 replies, in forum: DIY Marinizing
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