What would cost such a "aquarium" barge ?

Discussion in 'Metal Boat Building' started by philgib, Nov 5, 2008.

  1. philgib
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    philgib Junior Member

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    Thanks to MarshMat and MikeJohn for their input

    This is for a special use but with a very basic shape :

    - Constant 30 inches draft for underwater windows (I will take care of the windows)
    - 5.85 meters long at the top
    - 5.20 meters long at the bottom
    - 2.30 m high
    - All made in 6mm
    - Strong top structure so that a few people could walk on it without the metal to bow.
    - Bow at the front (instead of the vertical flat showing on this drawing)
    - The 2 sides must be rigid enough to stand the important pressure of a 30 inches cm draft.
    - My understanding is that the displacement would be about 13 m3. Would a 12 cm steel sheet welded inside the barge as a layer on the completely flat bottom be enough to act as a good keel and weigh enough on the boat to maintain the 30 inches draft ? Could anything cheaper than steel be used ?
    - Completely empty inside (structure should be right below the very top or inside the bottom keel

    Dimensions are such that the barge can fit into a 20' container and can be sent to me.

    Would any of you have an idea of approximate weight and building price ?
    Of course PMs are welcome.

    Thanks a lot

    Philippe
     
  2. philgib
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    philgib Junior Member

    Goal is to obtain my little design :

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    I have never designed a floating boat before. Does that one makes sense ?
     
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