Floating pontoon
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Topic: Floating pontoon
Posted By: Phil1045
Subject: Floating pontoon
Date Posted: 26 Mar 13 at 4:46pm
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I wonder if there are any forum readers that can help with this challenge. We are considering installing a modular pontoon on our reservoir to accomodate the 2/3 safety ribs during race times. The purpose is to avoid the constant damage to props and guards , and avoid having to wade or even swim out to the ribs. We are thinking of using the versadock type modular system , probably about 8' x 15' with a 10' gangway to the shore. Our main issue is the fluctuation water levels which necessitates the moving of the pontoon to ensure it still floats. The other issues are of course waves form all directions and cross winds . The banking is mostly a gradual slope. Has any one out there all ready got a similar system at their club which is on a reservoir whose levels fluctuate? .....and what chain/ rope/ anchoring system is do you use that is easy / doesnt get in the way of the ribs or dinghys tacking close? All contributions greatly received  Thanks ------------- Vortex Yorkshire dales |
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Posted By: ASok
Date Posted: 26 Mar 13 at 5:04pm
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Datchet has got that exact system. They have to manage changing water levels and waves.
Its pretty good. Flexible and provides a good platform.
I'd suggest calling them and chatting through their system with them directly. I'm sure they'd assist. ------------- |
Posted By: JohnW
Date Posted: 26 Mar 13 at 5:06pm
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Our water does not fluctuate a huge amount (1-1.5 metres max over the season) but we have floating pontoons that are far enough out to always float with a bridge onto them that allows vertical movement. The land side end of the bridge has wheels to roll up and down the slipway. The anchor chains go under the pontoon and out the opposite side so that they are several feet down before they emerge from under the pontoon to avoid fouling props, centreboards etc. You can see some of the arrangement on the webcam at: http://www.maidenheadsc.org.uk/main/weather-webcam-topmenu-80.html - http://www.maidenheadsc.org.uk/main/weather-webcam-topmenu-80.html click on the image to launch the steerable control page so you can pan around to the west pontoon. ------------- |
Posted By: Phil1045
Date Posted: 27 Mar 13 at 5:38pm
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thanks for that ..I 'll give them a buzz ------------- Vortex Yorkshire dales |