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What is a sectional barge?
A sectional barge is a modular steel barge in standard widths and lengths that pins together with other sections to form whatever deck size your project needs. Sentinel sectional barges use a pin-flange connection system.
What sizes do Sentinel barges come in?
Standard Barge: 10×20×5 and 10×40×5. Heavy Duty Crane Barge: 10×20×7 and 10×40×7. Back Lake Barge: 8×20×4. Custom-built sections come 8, 10 or 12 ft wide and 3, 4 or 5 ft tall, in any length.
What is the deckload of a Sentinel barge?
Standard Barge: 36,000 lb evenly distributed. Heavy Duty Crane: 58 tons per barge with 1 ft freeboard per 41′4″ section. Back Lake: 20.3 tons per barge with 1 ft freeboard per 20′ section.

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The Pin-Flange System

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How are Sentinel barges connected?
Through a pin-flange connection system with a double-head connector pin. Two pins make a solid connection, and every Sentinel model shares the same system.
Will the connector pins seize after a season in the water?
The pins are designed to resist corrosion jamming. Like any steel in water, inspect them and keep them clean as part of normal maintenance.

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Ordering

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How do I get a quote?
Use the configurator to pick width, length, height, bow, colour and add-ons and a written quote in US dollars is emailed to you. For anything unusual, use the quote form.
How long does delivery take?
Lead time is confirmed in writing with your quote. New and used barges are occasionally available — ask on the availability page.
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