Monday, April 13, 2009

Pontoon Boats: Transporting Materials

By Chris Newman

Off of the East Coast a real estate businessman purchased a tiny island with the intention of building a resort area. As he surveyed the island it was determined that he could build a small hotel including a golf course. He had an idea to build a brick retaining wall to encircle the whole resort area thinking this would enhance and add value to this place. His designer present the plans to the construction company and it was then noted that getting the materials from the mainland to the island was a dilemma Transporting passengers from the mainland was also something that needed to be thought out. What would be the best direction to go with these two problems? All roads led to the plan of buying pontoon boats. The boats would be a big plus in transporting the building supplies and help with the construction. The pontoons would be used in moving guests from one area to another. With pontoons, they were able to solve two problems with move.

As soon as possible the businessman located a local boat dealer and was able to purchase three pontoon boats. Two pontoons would be used for the construction and building matters the third one, larger more detailed pontoon, would be delivered when the hotel was opened to transport guest. The two smaller pontoons were the basic models with fourteen feet of open space. This space would be used for a work area by providing a platform to be used as fourteen feet of work space. Construction started two weeks later and with the help of the pontoon boats the crew were able to work quickly and so efficiently they would be able to complete the project in a timely manner.

When the workers needed to berth in shallow water, they found the pontoons to be especially helpful. Berthing in shallow water could not be done in other type of boats. With the versatility of the pontoons the construction crew were able to mover around the island with much ease and less stress. The contractors could roll out their blue prints right on the deck and work directly from the dock. Never having to be concerned with tipping over or falling into the water the platform was so stable. The pontoon boats made such an impact on the owners of the construction company with the strength and durability of one that they decided to buy a small fleet for themselves for their next marine project.

When the resort was completed within the estimated time frame our owner was so happy and impressed that he gave all of the crew a big bonus, thanking them for a job well done. The rock wall surrounding the island was even better than the owner thought it would be and the hotel was beautifully built. He was very happy that he had all of his supplies and materials brought to the island on pontoon boats, realizing how pontoons can be so helpful. He was surprised that what he thought was a pleasure boat was really a work horse .You can find pontoons on the water being used more than just cruising and having fun. People are finding new ways to use the pontoon with work in mind.

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