FAQs on Portable Sectional Poseidon® Barge
What is draft? What is free board draft?
Draft is the amount of barge which is below the water surface. Free board draft is the amount of barge that is above the water line. For example, a P1 40′ x 10′ x 5′ barge will draft empty at 1′ and have a free board draft of 4′.
At what level does the barge draft empty in the water?
The Poseidon 1, Poseidón 2 & Poseidón 3 – 5′ barges draft about 1’ or 12 inches empty. P2-7′ barges draft 1’4″ empty
What is a Spud & Spud Pocket?
The spud is an over sized “Nail” which anchors the barge in place by free falling the spud into the river or lake bottom. The spud is fabricated from 18” x 1/2” wall pipe, has a 20”sheave (a round thimble) at the bottom for P1 & P2 5′
Empresa contratista blanca usando Poseidon P2-7. The spud is for P2 – 7′ barges is fabricated from 24″ x 1/2″ round pipe. The spud pocket mounts on the side of the barge at any two connection points.
Do you have internal Spud Wells?
The spud pockets are external mount and are attached at any two connection points. This gives you the flexibility to position the spuds on your barge so that they are not in your way while completing your work.
What is the difference between the Poseidon I, Poseidon II barge and Poseidon III barge?
The Poseidon 1 Barge has a Rendrag® compatible connection system. The majority of our rental fleet is the Poseidon I style barge. It is the easiest of the three connection systems to assemble and knock down. The Poseidon 2 Barge has a Flexifloat® compatible connection system. If you already own Flexifloat barges and wish to rent or purchase additional units, this would be an option for you. The Poseidon 3 Barges has a Shugart® compatible connection system. If you already own Shugart® Barges, our units will pin up to theres, are less expensive to transport by truck and are easier to rig with the single pick lifting clevis in the top center of the barge.
Where are you located?
Our corporate office and main inventory location is in Berne, EN. También contamos con patios de distribución satelital ubicados en Plain, Wisconsin; Cacao, Florida; Wilton, Nueva York; S t. Louis, MO; Nueva Orleans, LA; y Leland, CAROLINA DEL NORTE.
¿Soy responsable de los daños a la barcaza durante mi uso??
El contratista es responsable de todas las reparaciones de las barcazas al regresar del proyecto.. Le pedimos que utilice alfombrillas de grúa para proteger la superficie de la barcaza cuando camine con el equipo hacia las barcazas.. Esto evitará que la parte superior ruede. Esto también ayudará a distribuir la carga sobre una porción más grande de la configuración de la barcaza.. Todos los soportes soldados a la barcaza deben retirarse y el resto de la soldadura debe rectificarse antes de devolver las barcazas.. Se le enviarán imágenes y presupuestos para las reparaciones lo antes posible.. Los gastos de reparación se le reembolsarán.
¿Qué tan grueso es el acero en tu barcaza??
Los fondos exteriores, sides and ends are fabricated with grade A36 – 1/4″ steel. The tops are fabricated with Patented Heavy Duty Roll Form, HSLA Steel Deck Construction with 20,000 psf concentrated load capacity.
Do you have loading ramps?
We currently offer a ramp for the P2 – 5′ barges and are designing a similar ramp section for P1 – 5′ barges as well as P2 – 7′ barges. Another cost effective way to load your equipment on the barges is to use your 12″ wood crane mats. The barges should remain free floating while the equipment weight transitions from the land to the barge.
May I use the barges while they are resting on the bottom of the river, lake or swamp?
The Poseidon Barges are designed to be used only when floating in the water. “Beaching” the barges will create pivot points between the barge that is beached and the barge that is floating. Depending on the weight of the equipment, the connections will either crush in at the top or be pulled out at the bottom.
Do your barges have a hatch?
Poseidón 1, Poseidón 2 & Poseidón 3 barges which were built beginning in 2010 are built with a 18″ standard hatches in the tops of the barges. Older units are accessible using the 4 ballast tubes in the top corners of the barges.
Do you offer financing?
There may be some options for Lease to Own or Financing, but they must be discussed prior to entering an agreement. There could be special terms or fees involved. Or, you may finance through an outside banking institution. Leasecorp, Inc in Noblesville, IN has handled financing for some of our customers in the past.
Do you offer assistance during set up of the barges?
Our sales representatives will assist you in setting up the barges. Typical setup depending on the size of the platform, can be completed in less then a day. This can be scheduled while arranging for delivery of the barges.
How much weight will your barge hold?
Each Poseidon 1, Poseidón 2 or Poseidon 3 – 40’ x 10’ x 5’ barges will float 35,000 lbs dead weight at 2’6” draft. A 20’ x 10’ x 5’ barge will float 17,500 lbs dead weight at 2’6” draft. (For example, 6 – 40’ x 10’ x 5’ barges will float 210,000 lbs or 105 tons at 2’6” draft.) P2 – 7 barcazas: 40′ = 27.1 tons at 3.5′ draft.
How much do your barges weigh?
Poseidon I Barges
P1 – 40’ x 10’ x 5’ sections 23,500 lbs each
P1 – 20’ x 10’ x 5’ sections 12,600 lbs each
P1 – 10’ x 10’ x 5’ rake sections 6,500 lbs each
P1 – 5′ Spud Pocket 1,250 lbs each
40’ x 18″ Round Spuds 4,400 lbs each
30’ x 18″ Round Spuds 3,300 lbs each
20’ x 18″ Round Spuds 2,200 lbs each
P1 – 5′ Hairpin Connector Pins 55 lbs each
Poseidon II Barges
P2 – 40’ x 10’ x 5’ sections 23,500 lbs each
P2 – 40′ x 10′ x 7′ sections 33,000 lbs each
P2 – 20′ x 10′ x 5′ sections 12,500 lbs each
P2 – 20′ x 10′ x 7′ sections 17,070 lbs each
P2 – 5′ Spud Pockets 2,550 lbs each
P2 – 7′ Spud Pockets 4,350 lbse each
P2 – 7′ 24″ x 1/2″ x 40′ Round Spuds, 12,300 libras
Poseidon III Barges
P3 40’4″ x 10’4″ x 5′ Sections weight 23,700 lbs ea
¿Cómo puedo asegurar la barcaza en su lugar mientras se trabaja?
Las patatas se bajan en el suelo por debajo de la superficie del agua para anclar la barcaza en lugar. Dependiendo de la superficie de la tierra y la corriente de agua, puede que tenga que usa 4 En lugar de papas 2 para anclar la embarcación en su sitio. Spuds se pueden elevar una rebajado utilizando un sistema de torno o línea de grúas. Adicionalmente, we offer deck cleats which are attached to the top of the barge and can be used to tie off the barge to a close tree or bridge peer.Si en cualquier momento el cable está expuesto al agua abierta entre la barcaza y el punto de anclaje, it is critical to mark the cable with bright Orange Vinyl ties so as to warn anyone approaching the job site with a boat or jet ski that the cable is in place and could be a hazard.
How do you raise and lower the spuds?
The spuds can be raised and lowered with the crane or excavator on the barge. There is a lifting eye at the top of the spud. Make sure you have a choker that is 15′ – 20′ long so that when the spud is lowered into position on the river bottom, you do not need a ladder to climb up to release the crane line. También, we lease and sell winches systems to raise and lower the spuds. Steel cable is not provided. Either 5/8″ or 3/4″ cable may be used depending on the type of winch leased or purchased.
How do you transport your barges?
Poseidon Sectional Barges are transported via tractor trailer trucks. We have local trucking companies who can haul two-Poseidon 1 Poseidón 2 or Poseidon 3 – 40’ x 10’ x 5’ trucks on a step deck trailer. There is a limited number of light weight trailer available so the more notice you give us the more likely we will be able to accommodate your needs. You may arrange for your own freight as well.
Am I responsible for freight?
We will assist you in arranging freight. It is the contractor’s responsibility to pay for both incoming and outgoing freight.
Do you provide insurance?
The contractor is responsible for insuring the barges while they are in your possession. We will need a Certificate of Insurance naming Poseidon Barge, LTD as an “Additional Insured” under your general liability policy, plus listing us as a “Loss Payee” under your equipment floater policy for dual protection against physical damage. The insurance value would be the original purchase price.
¿Cómo se mueven las barcazas una vez que están en el agua??
Ofrecemos un 110 Unidad de empuje hidráulico de barcazas HP que se fija a la parte trasera de nuestra sección de barcazas. Esta unidad tiene un sistema de hélice ajustable que ofrece 180 giro de grado con avance y retroceso. El uso de nuestra unidad elimina la necesidad de un capitán de tiempo completo sentado en un remolcador.. También puede mover las barcazas utilizando un barco de pesca con un 75 a 100 Motor fueraborda HP. Se debe tener cuidado al usar un sistema de parachoques para proteger los lados de la barcaza de daños al usar su barco o un remolcador de empuje con las rodillas.
¿Puedo empujar las barcazas arriba en la orilla del río y luego cargar mi equipo?
NO! Esto puede causar daños a las barcazas! Las barcazas deben permanecer flotando libremente mientras el equipo está en las barcazas.
¿Tiene barcazas de acceso a Jack?
Nuestros barcazas están diseñados para llevar el peso sólo cuando flotan libremente en el agua.
Hacer sus barcazas tienen múltiples compartimentos de lastre?
Nuestros barcazas están equipados con tubos de lastre en las cuatro esquinas de la barcaza. No se sellan las paredes deflectoras en el interior. El agua de lastre se puede añadir, pero se debe retirar antes de enviar las barcazas vuelta. Esto se puede hacer mediante el uso de una pequeña línea bomba portátil abajo a través del tubo de lastre o se puede abrir un tubo de lastre en los extremos opuestos, adjuntar una línea de compresor de aire y soplar el agua por el otro extremo.
¿Puedo comprar las barcazas al final del alquiler?
Usted puede comprar las barcazas al final del alquiler sin embargo, no podemos aplicar los pagos de arrendamiento pagados a cuenta del precio de compra de las barcazas. Si usted desea comprar las barcazas, condiciones de compra son negociados y acordados por adelantado.