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  1. floaterguy

    Calculations for using recycled propane tanks for floatation

    TTFN, first saw this site as a gathering of engineers with resounding capabilities to solve problems posed by issues that surround us. Quality of life, capabilities to build structures that would not only support sustainability, but economical answers to marine and ocean construction of...
  2. floaterguy

    Calculations for using recycled propane tanks for floatation

    TTFN I understand I am in a grey area of your forum. If my thread is totally inappropriate I will remove myself from the site. Could you and other users let me know. Thanks
  3. floaterguy

    Calculations for using recycled propane tanks for floatation

    IRstuff, thanks for the reply, I live on the Queen Charlotte Islands, Haida Gwaii, in British Columbia. This "eco-island" would ply the waters surrounding the island, maybe only moved 50 miles at a time every month or so. Only on fair weather days and anchored in protected bays. Bracing would...
  4. floaterguy

    Calculations for using recycled propane tanks for floatation

    I am interested in building a 100' by 50' floating island out of used 500 gal propane tanks. They are 3' dia x 10' long and weight 800 lbs. I am planning on using 50 of these, the layout would be: 10 in a row, 5 rows spaced and braced. Total flotation of the system seems to be around 75 tons, I...
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