Why don't people use plastic barrels for the fuel and water tanks ? Here everyone seems to use custom built stailess steel tanks. I guess that it...
I am also looking at using plastic barrels mainly because I dont want to work with fibreglass and resins. I can weld up a frame to hold barrells...
Hi How are you getting on with your container-houseboat project? I have been reading up all the threads and am keen to see any photos of your...
Hi Matt Wasn't quite sure what you meant by this "My hulls are spiral welded 4mm steel, almost bullet proof and 1.2 in diameter" Are you...
Yes, I was wondering about the air pressure inside those barrels. The boat I want to lift is 8 tonnes. It is 13 meters (about 43') and 3.75m...
Some good thoughts there. I also don't like the idea of making holes in the top of the barrels because of possible leaks and the maintenance to...
Hi Gregs, I am also wanting to build a pontoon type boat lifter and I am also considering using plastic barrels. Did you build your...
I just found several threads by searching "PVC pipe" So Madman - I suggest you have a look as well for some alternative designs :) BTW -...
This sounds VERY interesting ! BUT - I have searched but can not find the thread mentioned :( Can someone please help to find the thread...
Hi, I liked your photos and as I am new to epoxy use, I just wanted to ask about one of the photos - its 33/88 with the caption "covering with...
Thanks everyone for your input. We have some some ss workshops in the industial estate. So I gonna go over there and see what they are using....
Just to let you all know - that a truck inner tube seems to be doing the job ! Here is what I did - in pictures
Hello again, I thought that you mat be interested in these photos that I took of two floating platforms. One of them uses blue plastic barrels...
I read somewhere that vinegar is an eco-friendly and economical cleaner - will it clean up SS ?
