Where in the USA can I get 4' wide pontoons for houseboats.

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  1. Steven Lewis
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    Steven Lewis New Member

    I'm building a 36'x16' houseboat and need pontoons that will support at the very least 20,000#s. Probably closer to 30,000#s. I can not find any forever pontoons that are more than 36"wide and 48" long. Even with 18 pontoons, they will support less then 18,500#s. Does anybody know of any place in the USA that manufactures anything bigger? It would be nice if there was some place west of the Mississippi that did. Dock pontoons will not work because I'm planning on moving the boat around. Thanks for any info in advance.
     
    Steven Lewis, Aug 20, 2025
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  2. gonzo
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    gonzo Senior Member

    Are you looking for round pontoons? You can get them manufactured with a more efficient shape. They will also be narrower for the same capacity.
     
    gonzo, Aug 21, 2025
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