Building a Steel Pontoon Houseboat

by Dean
(Front Royal Va.,USA)

Here are my plans for building a steel pontoon houseboat. I will have steel pontoon chambers, 3'h x 4'w x 8'l, with a sealable access hatch 2' x 3', and all the pontoons will be welded end to end, which will give a total of 24 feet.

Im building pontoons of steel because of Cost, Workability, Strength. Connected with wood timbers, wood floor overall 28'L x 16'W. Building a cabin with a small porch on both ends.

Seems to me to be a way to get lost from time to time, and be free. Tie off along the bank in secluded places The Ohio River &
it's tributaries and stay out a month or so at a time. So much to see.

I'm looking for a place to connect the 2 completed pontoons, a marina, or someplace along the banks. I have the tools, materials & electricity. I just need a place, near Parkersburg,WV. would be most convienient as I am in N.Va.

I am open to other places where something of this nature might be permitted. Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks Dean.


Reply - Answer
Well Dean, congratulations on your decision to build a steel pontoon houseboat. By looking at the plans, it looks like it will be useful and perfect for tying up to the banks and enjoying "quiet times".

Be sure to take some pictures of your houseboat building project to show us here. I'm sure there is many houseboaters that would love the hands on experience that you can share with all of us.


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