looking to build a cargo barge approx 8 x 30

I would thank to thank everyone for the responses.
I have another question, I found a bardge that is 20x8 that I am told is rated for 10 tonne. I need to float my 28ft travel trailer over to the property, the landing gear to rear axel is 18ft so it will fit on the bardge. Would centre of gravity be a problem? How do I calculate if it would be safe to float over?
I would consider looking at two separate problems. First, you need to hire something to get the trailer to the site. Second, you need a much lighter, faster, more comfortable, less expensive, more practical boat to ferry friends and supplies. Like a garvey.

It is not safe to put that much weight that high on one of those modular barge sections, but two or three sections would be safe. The barge looks a lot like a Flexifloat series H-50 modular barge section. Except that company is in Houston TX. There may be other properties on the lake that had to deal with a similar situation so a local marina or building contractor might know where to go. There may be a local outfit similar to Kehoe Marine Construction that can ferry the trailer. [searched 'Canada modular barge section'] Or find out who built the barge you found and contact them.
 
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