MODULAR DOCK needed ASAP ! ! !

Discussion in 'Boatbuilding' started by JamesG, Jan 25, 2010.

  1. JamesG
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    JamesG Junior Member

    I need buy, lease, or borrow a modular dock ASAP. It needs to be cheap...new or used is ok.

    Some brands are Versadock, JetDock, Jetfloat, Magicfloat, Candock, Dockmarine, Cubisystem, and Airfloat.

    I just need it for a few months between now and April 1st. It needs to be delivered to Cabo San Lucus, in Baja, Mexico by the END OF FEBRUARY at the latest. Ideally, the dock would come from someplace close to Cabo San Lucus to keep shipping costs down and because there isn't much time.

    I need at least 1000 cubes to make a decent sized platform. This many cubes means I can have a platform that is roughly 75'X30'.

    I thought THIS was gonna work out great, but I made a miscalculation and realized I need more like 1000 cubes and for as cheap as possible.

    Maybe there is a jet ski/boat rental business or marina that is selling thier old dock. or perhaps someone is going out of business and needs to sell their dock. Is there a place where i can find these docks for sale? I searched Craigslsit across the whole USA and only found the above link to ebay.

    I almost wonder if i can get it manufactured for cheaper myself, but then i might run into licensing/patent issues with the manufactures. I'm only going to use the dock for a few months, but it will be for commercial purposes.

    Any help or ideas would be appreciated!

    Thanks,
    James
     
  2. Submarine Tom

    Submarine Tom Previous Member

    James,

    Did you try Ebay?

    If you don't have any luck, just send me $100 000 money order and I'll be right over to help you out my friend.

    -Tom
     
  3. JLIMA
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    JLIMA crazed throttleman

    Geese Tom I'd weld him up one for $50,000. But all jesting aside exactly what are you trying to use it for?
     
  4. apex1

    apex1 Guest

    In every other port worldwide you can rent a simple transport barge for pennies!

    like this one:
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  5. Submarine Tom

    Submarine Tom Previous Member

    That sounds about right JLIMA, $50K, so, it'd be about $100K by the time your done.

    Don't forget, it has to be up and operating by 30 February or sooner.

    No problem.

    -Tom
     
  6. Kaluvic
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    Kaluvic New guy

    Thats sure a lovely little tow boat in the picture.
     
  7. apex1

    apex1 Guest

    40.000 Euro,


    and it´s yours.
     
  8. Kaluvic
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    Kaluvic New guy

    Really!
     
  9. JamesG
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    JamesG Junior Member

    Where do I find out more about renting one?

    -james
     
  10. apex1

    apex1 Guest

    Yellow pages tug / towing / salvage services.


    Kaluvic,

    yes really!
     
  11. JamesG
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    JamesG Junior Member

    Kalu,

    I looked in the yellow pages online and in the actual book, but didn't have much luck. Maybe there a just very few places. I looked in the san diego yellow pages.

    If I do find a place, how much do you think it will cost to rent a barge?

    -james
     
  12. apex1

    apex1 Guest

    I´m not Kalu! I meant kaluvic!

    San Diego for sure has barges to rent! But I cannot estimate the cost in the US. I am from Hamburg! The one and only Hamburg!

    Regards
    Richard
     
  13. mcollins07
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    mcollins07 Senior Member

    James,
    I did a quick google search and found that most used Deck Barges were around $100k to $200k, the lowest one I saw was $50k

    Here are a few contacts that might be useful. I have not tried them.
    AVAILABLE CHARTER/LEASE:
    New Tank Barges, Deck Barges, and
    Towboats, phone 504-717-2896, fax
    504-717-2919, JD@gulfshipyard.com
    BARGES FOR LEASE: 120’X50’X7’
    Crane Barge, 110’X30’X7’ Deck Barge.
    Call Jeff Hamilton, 270-926-3611
    BARGES FOR RENT: J.R. GRAY
    BARGE RENTALS 985-873-2923.
    Spud, deck, hopper, shale, sectional,
    floats
    BARGES FOR RENT:
    SPUD/DECK/HOPPER BARGES.
    Contact Steve Woods, 985-517-7753,
    stevenwoods8@charter.net
    BARGES FOR SALE: 2 deck barges,
    120 x 30 x 7, decent condition. Marine
    Operators Inc. 337-232-9248
    DECK BARGES FOR SALE OR
    LEASE: New construction 200’ x 35’ x
    10’6” single rake, ” deck in cargo area
    with a deck rating of 1375 psf. Available
    July 2008, contact Tim Delaney 618-
    281-4515 or
    tim.delaney@heartlandbarge.com
     
  14. Obsession
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    Obsession Junior Member


  15. JamesG
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    JamesG Junior Member

    Thanks Obsession. I checked out all the stuff on www.boat-and-harbors.com

    They didn't have the plastic modular barges.
     
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