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09-14-2007, 08:56 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
1982 27' Excella
Currently Looking...
Mazomanie
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 42
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solid aluminum
Try this website. It looks pricey but nice. Go to "custom boat kits" then "fun applications".
U-Fabboats Company Information
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09-14-2007, 09:23 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1973 27' Overlander
Gabriola
, BC
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 29
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I love the pics- this forum is great! I thought everyone would just shoot down my idea. Now I am more determined than ever to do this so I can post pictures on the site! Won't be till the spring now, but anyway... Here are some pictures of the lake, and some existing floathomes. Now who wouldn't want a summer home there? 
Nellie
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09-14-2007, 10:13 AM
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LEV ZEPPELIN
2004 19' International CCD
Chicago
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2003
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Those photos are not only the coolest I've seen in a while, but also some of the funniest!!!
Jonathan
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09-14-2007, 10:23 AM
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Rivet Master 
1971 27' Overlander
Central
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,365
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When you get set up....
When everything is ready why not rent this and invite us all up for a rally....
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09-14-2007, 10:31 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1973 27' Overlander
Gabriola
, BC
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 29
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YES! That's exactly what I need! And I do hope the clubhouse has a fully stocked bar.
Nellie
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09-14-2007, 10:54 AM
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Rivet Master
2011 34' Classic
Westchester Cty.NY
, / Miami FL
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,122
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what would you use for sway control? 
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09-14-2007, 11:28 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1973 27' Overlander
Gabriola
, BC
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 29
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Not necessary on this lake, as everyone is slightly off-kilter.
Nellie
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09-14-2007, 11:46 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1973 27' Overlander
Gabriola
, BC
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 29
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Also, I figure I wouldn't need a motor- if I mount the awning rail on a center pivot I can turn it sideways and use the awning as a sail!
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09-14-2007, 09:39 PM
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La Vaga
1986 25' Sovereign
Salem
, Oregon: The Wet Northwest
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 6
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I think Wally did it first...
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Hey ...re: Wally did it first ...that VERY truck and trailer were for sale on Ebay last year. They were in fairly poor condition, having sat in the seller's uncle's (the traveler) yard for decades.
The seller had the same photo, plus new photos of the rig. It sure looked like the real thing ...Boy, I would have loved to have been able to purchase and restore that pair.
Terry B/La Vaga
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09-14-2007, 09:47 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Airstream310
Central
, Ohio
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,094
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Originally Posted by losvagos
Hey ...re: Wally did it first ...that VERY truck and trailer were for sale on Ebay last year. They were in fairly poor condition, having sat in the seller's uncle's (the traveler) yard for decades.
The seller had the same photo, plus new photos of the rig. It sure looked like the real thing ...Boy, I would have loved to have been able to purchase and restore that pair.
Terry B/La Vaga
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Curiosity: How much did the rig go for?
Susan 
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09-15-2007, 03:12 PM
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La Vaga
1986 25' Sovereign
Salem
, Oregon: The Wet Northwest
Join Date: Mar 2005
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>>Curiosity: How much did the rig go for? - Susan <<
I wish I remembered! Oh well... Sadly, it was in rough shape. To tell you the truth, I'm not even sure it did sell. There's a tiny semi-recollection in my brain that it might not have made the minimum.
Terry B
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09-17-2007, 07:00 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1963 16' Bambi
hyannis
, Massachusetts
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 85
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Great picture! Looks like two on that barge to me
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10-13-2007, 11:39 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 30' Classic S/O
Currently Looking...
Mohrsville
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,313
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It's not on a barge, but it is waterfront...
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2006 30' Classic W Slide & Limited Package Katarina
2006 GMC 2500 HD 6.6 Turbo Diesel Crew Cab 8' Bed
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AIR #14487
NQ3U (was KB3UOM)
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10-19-2007, 09:00 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 31' Sovereign
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 1,255
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The following website is at least one good source of aluminum pontoons that could be used to make an excellent base for an Airstream pontoon boat.
Pontoon Boats Pontoon Boat Kits Houseboats Aluminum Pontoons
Malcolm
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10-30-2007, 08:55 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1963 22' Safari
vancouver
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 13
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i love the idea. i believe that anything is possible.... research it and make it happen!!summitsmum
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10-30-2007, 09:12 PM
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We can tow it!
1996 28' Excella
Where the water tastes like wine
, Michigan
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,625
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I hate to be a wet blanket children puhleeze
Do not try this in the Great Lakes specially not in November oky doky? 
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06-21-2013, 05:22 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2012 27' FB International
Corvallis
, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 76
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Airstream on a boat
I love this thread. Is it worth reviving? I think so! I came across it today doing some google searching for barge trips I can load my Airstream onto.
Has there been any new similar barge trips anyone has come across or taken since this thread's last post? Has anyone turned an Airstream into a boat recently? If so, share it. I and others would love to see it.
Thanks!
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06-21-2013, 05:52 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
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We built a barge then a 'camp' on top. We had water tanks inside, a railed walkway on perimeter, front screened porch, huge fantail on stern... a 'box' which held our I/O power plant... a 15KW Korean era 'power plant'/generator on the roof and a roof wheel house... it was a load of fun as it was our hunting camp and playground...
To buy an old barge might be fun...then load up the AS...
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06-22-2013, 04:02 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 19' Safari
GLENDALE
, AZ
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,453
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Back in the early 1960's after Glen Canyon dam was built creating Lake Powell, you used to be able to rent a pontoon boat/barge looking thing to mount your travel trailer on, like a houseboat. Not sure what happened to them, but I always wondered how you'd explain to your insurance agent what your trailer was doing at the bottom of Lake Powell.
Found this YouTube link, but I don't recall exactly what those early barges looked like.
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