Pontoon rebuild / redesign

[archbuilder]

Re: Pontoon rebuild / redesign

Thanks Jay!

JB I think you should bring the warden......otherwise we might get torpedoed

 

[BigLee324]

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Hey Arch , i found a pic of a pontoon with an upper deck and a slide.
I like the ladder placement, it's out of the way and i like the table on the back over the motor.
wha ya think? something to consider.
I have more pics of the layout if you wanna see them.

 

[jbcurt00]

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Sorry, in all the craziness, we forgot to wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

We wouldn't want anyone who doesn't want to be, to be torpedo'd against their will. So.....

thanks for the break & laughs, been a tough week...

 

[Woodonglass]

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Hey Arch....

 

[archbuilder]

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Any pictures of how that floor is framed BigLee? Looks like it is just supported by rectangular tubes, seems like the upper deck would move around a lot.


Thanks JB and Wood!

 

[BigLee324]

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u can see the framing better on this one, hope it gives you what u need

this is an upper deck , just no decking
here's the same type of upper deck with deck intact

 

[oops!]

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hey bud....happy belated birthday.

sorry i missed it !

 

[BigLee324]

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ok i just saw a pic of one with the outdoor , putting green, Green carpet on the deck, it was ugly, but the steering was a captains wheel like on sailing ships, wich i liked

 

[GT1000000]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Belated that is...:redface:

 

[archbuilder]

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Thanks GT and Oops! That second one make more since Big Lee....that is sort of a moment frame, same principal that most metal building are design on. I've been working on the console today, hopefully I will have some updates on it later. Hope everyone has a safe and happy new year!

 

[archbuilder]

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Here are a few shots from today of the console mockup. Hopefully I can get it done tomorrow and start on the engine cover....I'm excited to start putting all the pieces together to see what it looks like as a whole.

 

[Last Mohican]

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I'm Curious, What is your cardboard cost so far?

 

[archbuilder]

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I would guess $60 on cardboard and glue.

 

[Pmccraney]

Happy new year arch. You have mad cardboard skills. I am really enjoying following this build.

 

[bear_69cuda]

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digging the console dude...

Happy New Year!

 

[archbuilder]

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You have mad cardboard skills

PM if you ever stop by an architecture school you will understand....we went through cardboard, chipboard and foamcore like a gopher through dirt.....

digging the console dude..

Thanks Bear, I'm pretty happy with the shape too. I'm still concerned about how the shifter is going to fit, but I think we can "beat to fit paint to match" once I have the mock-up in place.

Hope everyone has a Happy New Year!

 

[bear_69cuda]

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Due to your mad cardboard, and mock-up skills, I may need to try that method before I start cutting plywood!

 

[archbuilder]

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Its about $1.50 a sheet at the box store.....I used it a lot on my Sleekcraft restore. It makes great templates.....and a lot cheaper to screw up than plywood!

 

[Decker83]

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I have really enjoyed this thread. There is alot to learn here.
The Toon is awesome as well as you.

Happy B-Day and have a great New Year.

 

[GT1000000]

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Hey arch,

As usual, your design skills are awesome...I can't wait to see how this DOUBLE-O-7 pontoon is gonna turn out...

And a SMOKIN HOT NEW YEAR!!!, bro...