Party Barge

No that's an excellent idea...I like the screen around the prop, but wonder if it would clog up in a weedy area and cause overheating...
 
Interesting concept, but with a 17' beam, you need a really wide open ramp like the one in the video to launch it, and low or narrow underpasses would pose a bit of a problem. Also, I bet the prep time takes a little longer than what the video alludes to.
 
The prep time seems real long, watch the clouds go by.
I don't like submerging the rear axle of my truck as far as that one goes in.

And talk about needed good grease seals on the trailer.

Jim
 
Seems more suited as a rental than a weekender/day boat unless someone normally goes out with 10+ people. The thing is wide which gives everybody plenty of elbow room. Downside is a lack of a head and cooking facilties.
 
It has a head....surrounded by a canvas privacy curtain. In one shot the toilet even shows in the background. I didn't see any galley, but could be added rather easily.......
 
I thought the same thing about how he had to back in to get it to float. Not good for the truck. Made we wonder why they decided to design it so that the outboard was on the same end as the hitch. Seems a bit odd.

And I still can't help but think that thing would still get unstable with too many people on top.
 
The dive platform the kids are sitting on is an awsome feature.
 
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Originally posted by jim conroy

The prep time seems real long, watch the clouds go by.
I don't like submerging the rear axle of my truck as far as that one goes in.

And talk about needed good grease seals on the trailer.

Jim

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Agree about the clouds. However, look at the shadows on the parking lot lines. Doesn't seem to be that long. Unless, of course it was filmed at the summer solstice.

I can see a market for a yacht club anchorage in a secluded cove or a Havasu location. A full head or 2 would add to the value IMO.
 
Interesting concept. As a 5th wheel trailer owner I wonder how it tows particularly trying to make a reversing tight turn with wheels so widely spaced.

Personally I'd be more inclined to find an old houseboat, rip the house off it, deck it right over, add 2 small OBs, & build just what I want from there.
 
somebody gave that a lot of thought. Looks a good idea for lakes with short tow home but I wonder how it would tow at speed.
 
Notice how deep the truck has to go into the water to get it floating, exhaust was definitely under water
 
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Originally posted by jim conroy

The prep time seems real long, watch the clouds go by.

Jim

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According to the website, setup time is 20 minutes.
 
I'm not too crazy about the wheels and bearings constantly submerged. Might be ok for a day or so, but what about a vacation when you are in the lake for a week?
 
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Originally posted by GSENT

I'm not too crazy about the wheels and bearings constantly submerged. Might be ok for a day or so, but what about a vacation when you are in the lake for a week?

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That would seem to be a concern...but this is from their site.

•Air-Tight® Bearing Protectors. Designed for the military to keep the wheel bearings dry for up to one year continuous submersion (www.airtighthubs.com).
 
Ummmmm........

Which one of you southern folks moved up here to the PNW?
 
A chick magnet too.

Can I order the remote controlled electrically set up model? By the time 4 youths prepped it, it was time to winterize.
 
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