Open Source Pontoon Calculations

Weight and Buoyancy

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1g25NPtYieM_6B7hbM9tswAFN50UOvFS7TzwrgoWwzXs/edit?usp=sharing

Steel Frame Add-on

Using 1/4"x4" angle and 1/4"x2" Tubing For Bottom

• Verticals and Top: 31 feet of 1/4"x4" angle - 6.8 lb/ft = 231 lb
• 190 for base, equivalent.
• 421 lb total

Using 1/4"x2" Angle + 1/2" Rebar in Tension

• 190 base - same
• Top - 115 lb
• 16 lb rebar
• 2 lb weld
• Bolts - 3 lb
• 325 lb total