Pontoon Barge

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Kent52 - 16 Aug 2003 15:18 GMT

Hey Bronco, I am trying to think of a way to make a towing barge for
the Dickie Tugboat. your Pontoon boat sounds like it might have
pontential for a barge too. What are you using for the pontoons? I
would have to make something that floats in a straight line but has
enough floatation to carry a 9" diameter buoy with a heavy chain on
it. Can you offer some tips?

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BroncoXLT - 20 Aug 2003 01:10 GMT

Kent52,
I think pontoons might be the simplest way to make a quick barge. My
pontoon is from Andy Zigan Woodcraft plans, and uses 3" thin-walled PVC
about 36" long with wood plugs in the ends. I also stuck in a piece of
foam swimming "noodle" in case of a leak. That foam spray stuff might
bea good filler. The pontoon is about 12" wide. If you aren't going for
scale, you could go to 4" PVC and get alot more flotation. Keep us
informed with your design, I suppose I will need to build something for
sailing bouys, too.
Bronco XLT

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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Water Models / August 2003

Pontoon Barge