Floating Nightclub, Barge? Pontoons? or magic?

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  1. Swashbuckler
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    Swashbuckler New Member

    I am putting together a floating nightclub. My initial concept was to get an old barge about 150' x 40' and then build on top of it.

    However, (don't you hate however's?) I was wondering if a pontoon boat of size might work for this application?

    In particular if I need more than one.

    Or some other concept. (magic?)

    Presently, I can get a barge of that size towed into position for $125-150K. (Maybe less)

    Anythoughts would be appreciated. Thank you.
     
  2. Sean Herron
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    Sean Herron Senior Member

    Ah...

    Hello...

    If it is not moving about - go with the barge - particularily if it is steel - easy to refurbish - easy to calculate displacement of the club and amount of people (ie: Architects doing math - scary) - easy to certify - less movement from passing shipping - lots of usable space below for secret rooms in which to do magic - or keep beer and hard tacks chilled and locked up...

    Pontoons mean a deck and joining structure - more engineering - less load displacement - and people will think you intend to take them somewhere...

    Yep...

    SH.
     
  3. FAST FRED
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    FAST FRED Senior Member

    IF it Floats , the Coasties will have a lot to say about construction , watertight subdivision and manning.

    Steel is easier to understand for them.

    Talk to the USCG First , you may be shocked at their ideas .

    FAST FRED
     
  4. Swashbuckler
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    Swashbuckler New Member

    thanks

    I appreciate the input.. a lot. Peter


     

  5. Swashbuckler
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    Swashbuckler New Member

    shocked at Coasties? lol

    Thanks Fred,

    What do you mean shocked? Think they'll come up with something intriguing or scary?

    Peter


     
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