Harris boats has been building pontoon boats for over 60 years. Wsdot says cracks in new sr520 pontoons are par for the. The 22 ft pontoon boat has a 10 person capacity and can tow tubers across beaver lake. The final three aberdeenbuilt pontoons were completed in march 2015. These pontoons are resistant to freezing in and to salt water exposure. The evergreen point floating bridge, also known as the 520 bridge and officially the governor albert d.
The sr 520 floating bridge project has been riddled with problems. Pontoon cracks will push 520 bridge completion to 2015 the state plans to spend tens of millions of dollars in contingency funds to repair existing cracks and prevent. However, the pricing can range dramatically when searching for a used boat. Kiewitgeneral, a joint venture kg was selected as the best value contractor to.
You may have heard about some issues with the large concrete pontoons being built for the new 520 bridge across lake washington. Repairing stress cracks in a nonskid textured deck ive got a 79 f36 trojan. All of our pontoon boat vinyl flooring is covered by a 3 year warranty. Glenn l boat plans product how to launch your boat the official online store of overtons launching life on the water since watersports and marine accessories. The all inclusive luxury motor yacht charter sport car collections. This can be a big job, and can also be dangerous, so extreme caution is recommended. Rosellini bridge, carries washington state route 520 across lake washington from seattle to its eastern suburbs. Crews pour concrete for new columns on the sr 520 west approach bridge north. Pontoon bridge over lake washington on sr 520 replaced by a new bridge. Wsdot is moving forward with pontoon construction to replace the aging and. Each boat is designed to be a true integrated system that creates a strong, lightweight pontoon platform. Almost without exception any length can be custom made, any angle can be manufactured and any configuration can be built.
When the new bridge opens in 2014, something will have to. Galliano pontoon bridge lafourche parish, louisiana built 1956. A pontoon boat or party boat would be nice to have. He used his pontoon all last summer with cracked welds on the transom. Cracks in some pontoons have forced costly repairs. Since 1968, west marine has grown to over 250 local stores, with knowledgeable associates happy to assist. Sr 520 pontoon repair costs announced kxro newsradio.
When the new bridge opens in 2014, something will have to be done with all that concrete. The stress cracks are not much larger then the thickness of a. Also seemed to have some more oem replacement kinds of items. Harris pontoons feature patented ttrs total torsional reduction system deck construction.
If all is well, you only need to grind the surface good 24 to 36 grit wipe down the dust with acetone and use a layer of ployester resin and csm. Washington state department of transportation wsdot has reached agreement with its pontoon contractor for added costs associated with building pontoons for the new state route 520 floating bridge. Wsdot says cracks in new sr520 pontoons are par for the course. Mar 02, 2009 repairing stress cracks in a nonskid textured deck ive got a 79 f36 trojan. Seattle repairs and design modifications are coming to the pontoons that will support the new state route 520 floating bridge, the state department of transportation announced tuesday. Used to build one of the pontoons for a new bridge across lake washington. The pontoon boat after being stripped down to its bare bones. Reinforced concrete structure and eps core make our pontoons unsinkable, maintenance free, resistant to mechanical impacts, icebound even a seawater and give them high stability and wave attenuation capacity. The addition of a walmart protection plan adds extra protection from the date of purchase. The concrete pontoons are filled with foam plastic covered from all sides with armoconcrete. The texturing of the deck is dimpled, for lack of a better term.
Walmart protection plans cover the total cost of repair, or replacement, for products, as well as covering delivery charges for the exchange. Videos regarding the pontoons constructed for the new sr 520 floating bridge. Cracks in the pontoon end walls which extended into the keel slab beneath the pontoons were. Pontoon boat restoration and railing upgrade simplified.
We also offer pontoon accessories, carpet, flooring and the pontoon parts needed for your rebuild. Houseboat repair and renovation boat waterproofing. Cost of sr 520 bridge pontoon design error set to reach. Sf marina offers a wide and versatile range of concrete pontoons. A total of 77 pontoons were constructed in aberdeen and tacoma before being floated to lake washington, where the pontoons form the backbone of the new sr 520 floating bridge. Discussion in boatbuilding started by muddin redneck, sep 12. This page contains technical and legislative reports, as well as legislation related to the sr 520 corridor. The three types of pontoons that will support the new sr 520 floating bridge. Two of the four cracked pontoons for the new highway 520 bridge will be towed back out of lake washington and hoisted aboard dry docks where engineers think they can be fixed faster than if. Flaws in the design led to cracks during posttensioning of the first four.
Concrete pontoons stand out in contrast to other pontoons for its stability and durability. Kurt schlosser geekwire once the new bridge opens to traffic, work will begin on dismantling the old. I am in the process of replacing the floor carpet with vinyl. Other sr 520 floating bridge construction will continue on pontoons in tacoma, on anchors in kenmore and bridge supports on the east side of lake washington.
If all is well, you only need to grind the surface good 24 to 36 grit wipe down the dust. Sr 520 floating bridge king county, washington opened in 2016 floating bridge over lake washington on sr 520 open to traffic. Wade and susan spent 10 years converting a 1983 houseboat into a beautiful home for themselves. Depending upon where the leak is located on the pontoon, it may be helpful to use jacks, wenches and other equipment to take the pontoon off of its trailer in the absence of a boat lift, and to put it on a stand for easy access. With the exception of a few dents in the exterior of the boat put there carefully by my wife, our boat looks. The three sites i found to be most helpful for materials were pontoon stuff, pontoon specialists, and everything pontoon. Pontoon damage causes delay in highway 520 bridge work. With our superior design of aluminium whalers and polyethylene encased floatation, you can build your marina or private pontoon and forget all the usual problems associated with concrete pontoons. The sr 520 pontoon construction project built 33 of the new floating bridges 77 pontoons at a casting basin in aberdeen, wash. Design and construction of floating concrete pontoons for. Sep 11, 20 sr 520 floating bridge and landings project deputy construction manager greg meadows shares an overview of repair procedures made to pontoon w, one of four cycle 1 sr 520 bridge pontoons requiring.
Ways to restore fiberglass cracks on fiberglass pontoon 1. Choose between our premium or classic pontoon boat seats and use our deck designer to arrange your pontoon furniture anyway you like. State fires top bridge engineer over 520 pontoon flaws. Washington state department of transportation wsdot has reached agreement with its pontoon contractor for added costs associated with building pontoons for the new state route. I am also removing the two pedestal seats on the bow of the boat. Suggestions from dave were well thought out and improved our vision of our pontoon immensely. Environmental reports, such as environmental impact statements and many draft design reports, can be found in the environmental documents section of the resource library. Founded in 1904 and headquartered in farmington hills, michigan, usa, the american concrete institute is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensusbased standards, technical resources, educational programs, and proven expertise for individuals and organizations involved in concrete. We make it affordable to have a great looking pontoon boat again. At group we make use of industry level jacks to support any cracked sinking slab. Repairing stress cracks in a nonskid textured surface. Pontoon restoration, flooring ideas pontoon forum get. Sr 520 pontoon repair costs announced july 31, 20 kxro newsradio the washington state department of transportation have announced the cost of repairing four pontoons from the first construction cycle and modifying another four from the second cycle for the new state route. The 44 other pontoons needed to support the new bridge were built at a casting basin in tacoma.
The washington transportation department says more cracks have been found in pontoons under construction in aberdeen for the new highway 520 floating bridge on lake washington at seattle. Pontoon supply compliments our ability to provide a one stop shop and we can provide clients with the solution they are looking for. Marine grade plywood is warrantied for 40 years against deterioration. Anchorage concrete pontoons anchorage jetty constructors concrete pontoons are a new technology gone are the old timber whalers. Your basement flooring options are not really any different from the flooring. More than 115,000 vehicles cross the aging sr520 floating bridge between seattle and bellevue on a daily basis, and it was imperative that the washington state department of transportation wsdot provide commuters a new, safer and more modern bridge to withstand potential seismic activity and severe weather. Some concrete inside a pontoon being built for a new highway 520 floating bridge crumbled during final construction last week, causing a. The 7,710footlong 2,350 m floating span is the longest floating bridge in the world, as well as the worlds widest measuring 116 feet 35 m at its midpoint. Ways to restore fiberglass cracks on fiberglass pontoon. With integrated compression straps, grommets for drainage and adjustable shoulder strap, this carrystorage bag is designed and built specifically for the creek company odc pontoon boats. After removing the old motor pod and installing a new center log my 115 was pushed back 2 feet and i just love the way it handles in the turns now.
Pontoon construction opens the gates to sr 520 project. Our pontoon boat carpet is designed to be glued completely to the deck of your boat. Sr 520 floating bridge and landings project deputy construction manager greg meadows shares an overview of repair procedures made to pontoon w, one of four cycle 1 sr 520 bridge pontoons requiring. Mar 30, 2016 many thousands of tech workers rely on sr 520 to get back and forth across lake washington. We are just looking for advice on if we should have the welds. If youve ever scoured sites like craigslist for a new boat, you will know that there are a ton of options out there. Program ctor, sr 520 program, mail stop nb8299 dave zieglerjon dank principal engineedbusi e s manager, pontoon construction project, mail stop np40 360 5004422 project. Concrete pontoons ponton, pontoni, floating constructions. The stress cracks are not much larger then the thickness of a hair. Concrete faults delay floatout of sr520 bridge pontoons. Sr520 pontoon construction general construction company.
The documents are listed in reverse chronological order newest first by type. Just a note on pontoon restoration, we had some work done to our pontoon. By the time construction was completed in march 2015, 77 pontoons had been built in aberdeen and tacoma, and floated. It looks like the welds are non structure and the metal is just used to fill the gap that would be there and to help with splashing. Most items come with a limited manufacturers warranty. Investigation uncovers widespread leaks on new 520 pontoons. Cracks on my boats deck well as ondarvr stated may not be much, but i think worth a few small explortory holes to check the condition of the wood underneath. Sep 23, 2012 the state route 520 bridge and its 33 massive pontoons have floated on lake washington for 50 years. Pontoon boat safety tips posted on november 20, 2015 by manitou pontoon boats as the winter begins to fade in the rearview mirror and summer approaches, now is the perfect time to brush up on safety tips for your pontoon boat.
Under deck pontoon boat ladder for flat front decks overtons pontoon boat boarding ladder will never get in your way while enjoying your day on the water. The pontoons represent versatile marine infrastructure that can be implemented in a broad range of applications including. A great way to safely store and transport your 8 or 9 foot pontoon boat. Nov 20, 2017 wade and susan spent 10 years converting a 1983 houseboat into a beautiful home for themselves. We have provided over a dozen pontoons for the better boating program and many of the facilities upgraded by local councils recently include pontoons supplied and installed by clement marine constructions. Jan 18, 2011 pontoon construction opens the gates to sr 520 project. Fishing and pets are not permitted on this boat rental. Why did wsdot replace the old sr 520 floating bridge and landings. Carpet warranty covers any fading or deterioration. Sr 520, floating bridge and landings project federal aid no. Jul 31, 20 sr 520 pontoon repair costs announced july 31, 20 kxro newsradio the washington state department of transportation have announced the cost of repairing four pontoons from the first construction cycle and modifying another four from the second cycle for the new state route 520 floating bridge.
The change orders to fix the cracks due to pontoon. The pontoons, from the heavier breakwaters made of concrete to the lighter ones made of wood, are designed to last for 3050 years. After counting all of the pin holes and cracks, i needed a cheap semipermanent solution. C7826 sr520 sr 520 pontoon construction designbuild project subject. Sr 520 bridge replacement and hov program technical. Washington state department of transportation wsdot characteristics. Sr 520 bridge replacement and hov program february.
Sr 520 i5 to medinaevergreen point floating bridge. The creek company float tubes float tube accessories. Ways to restore fiberglass cracks on fiberglass pontoonevery single year, upkeep expenses can set again hundreds of pounds on the boat owners wallet. Seagate pontoons is offering for sale refurbished floating concrete pontoons that are structurally sound and in excellent condition. The houseboat repair and renovation were extensive, including boat waterproofing with the sanitred system. I am filling the existing holes where the seat bases were with a marine plywood patch screwed in. There are recessed spots over the entire nonskid surface. Cracked 520 bridge pontoons headed for drydock repairs. Many thousands of tech workers rely on sr 520 to get back and forth across lake washington. The new 520 bridge s construction site on lake washington is seen in november looking west. Aarian marshall what it takes to keep a 7700foot floating. The changes come on the heels of several komo problem solver investigative reports that uncovered ongoing issues. The state route 520 bridge and its 33 massive pontoons have floated on lake washington for 50 years.
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