Pontoon Shape Recommendations?

Discussion in 'Boatbuilding' started by Krazy8, Mar 2, 2005.

  1. Krazy8
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    Krazy8 New Member

    Another New Guy here….
    I am looking to build a ~12’X30’ Houseboat (8’6” with 21” fold up walk ways), anyway… I am curious about the best pontoon shape? Square with a slight “ V” on the bottom, Hexagon, Round, etc.
    I am planning on building them out of aluminum.

    Also… if anyone has drawings of pontoons and such, I am very interested in any and all ideas, as I am in the early stages of the design of the Houseboat.

    Thanks in advance for any help

    Kev
     
    Krazy8, Mar 2, 2005
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  2. yipster
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    yipster designer

    can vary depending on your mission requirements, also things like cost and ease of building, motoring and more
     
    yipster, Mar 2, 2005
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  3. boby boy
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    boby boy owner of cla boat design

    I would go with round. But it is up to you and it all depends.
     
    boby boy, Mar 2, 2005
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