floating pontoon/landing stage

skippermarky · 02 September 2011, 17:55

Hi guys I have got to come up with a floating pontoon/landing stage, that the health and safty executive will approve??? mmmmmm I know could be a task, if any of you kind members can suggest any designs, builders infact any usefull info would be great thanks very much Mark

C2 RIBS · 02 September 2011, 17:57

Where has the pontoon got to be? Shore or quayside, tidal and winds to consider?

skippermarky · 02 September 2011, 18:06

Hi Ian its got to be pulled up and down the beach with the tide, and then removed and towed along side the rib to mooring when not in use, thanks Mark

Poly · 02 September 2011, 18:17

The hse won't approve any product, it will be your job to ensure it is safe for the purpose it is intended to serve. Usually they'll be more interested in your risk assessment paperwork than they will in the structure, and usually they'll only be interested if there is an accident.

So the question is, what is the purpose of the pontoon, what are the risks, and what can you do about them.

PeterM · 02 September 2011, 18:18

Got to be versa dock as the simplest option ? You can even put a little fence round them for H&S .......and what Polwart said - the HSE wont care or know until you hurt someone on it/off it etc ...

I have seen them used in the Caribean for exactly this .....

Now I'm wondering 12+2 coded boat, this....go on let the cat out ....

C2 RIBS · 02 September 2011, 18:27

Yes Versa Dock must be an option but as Peter says, you may need to tell people where it is planned to go. I think several people sell/ supply versa dock as trade members , do a search- here is one recent forum note http://www.rib.net/forum/f10/versado...-8m-41620.html

skippermarky · 02 September 2011, 20:41

Thanks Ian I have left a message for the member so fingers crossed appreciate your help guys thanks very much regards Mark

SeaSkills · 03 September 2011, 14:41

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Originally Posted by skippermarky

Hi Ian its got to be pulled up and down the beach with the tide, and then removed and towed along side the rib to mooring when not in use, thanks Mark

If your beach isn't too exposed, how about a Fusion Marine pontoon? (They make rafts too)

rarms · 03 September 2011, 16:43

That one in your link is on Mull yeah?

I am sure I remember seeing that last time I was up there stalking!

SeaSkills · 03 September 2011, 19:02

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Originally Posted by rarms

That one in your link is on Mull yeah?

I am sure I remember seeing that last time I was up there stalking!

I'm not sure where that particular one is, there are quite a lot around here (they make them just down the road)

skippermarky · 04 September 2011, 07:09

Thanks very much, thats great, gives me a couple of options, because I think I need a cross between those 2 suggetions?, I will contact both companys this week I have replied to the thread Ian sugested but know reply as yet? as you will all know im new on this forum and I must say you all seem very friendly, I cant say to much about myself at the moment, (the legal bods wont let me) but I can assure you all, I wont be treading on any ones toes, with my venture and look forward to a long and friendly relationship with everyone, thanks again regards Mark

boristhebold · 05 September 2011, 15:17

Versadock would be my advice, I think they are based in Lymington ..... yes they are, here are the details

Versadock International
Anchor House, The Shipyard, Bath Road
Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 3YL, UK

Telephone +44 (0)1590 671300
Email - info@versadock.com

eddiecat · 05 September 2011, 16:17

Please don't forget us at AQUA-DOCK ................... a similar product in many ways to the one suggested by Boris the Bold but, unlike theirs, ours is manufactured in the UK in Lancashire.

Our sales office and distribution facility is in Cheltenham, Glos.

Website is aqua-dock : Home

Thanks Guys,

David

Cheese · 07 September 2011, 18:38

In Beer in Devon they use pontoons on wheels, one end higher than the other to cope with the sloping beech. They are pulled up the beech with a winch and down the beech with a boat when required. The boats are pulled up the beech by winch and are pushed down the beech on greased runners (i presume they are greased) They seem very stable but are not Floating. Maybe you should take a look and see if you can get any ideas.

skippermarky · 07 September 2011, 19:20

Thanks Cheese, I will trot down to devon and have a look, much appriciated Mark

Cheese · 07 September 2011, 20:20

They are not the prettiest of things but it should give you some ideas, let me know when you're down, I might pop along.