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New Floating Barges for Flagler Beach, Florida, Marina

The prototype Flagler floating barge (foreground) and the first of the standard models (background) are nearly ready for occupancy at Flagler Floating Barges in Flagler Beach, Florida.

Would you like to have a floating barge on the Intracoastal Waterway, in Florida, at an affordable price? Look no further than the new Flagler Floating Barges, designed by Sponberg Yacht Design Inc., for Flagler Bridge Boatworks and Marina in Flagler Beach, Florida, just a 40-minute scenic drive south of historic St. Augustine.

These are not “houseboats” in the strictest sense of the word, because they do not have installed propulsion power. That reduces the purchase price and maintenance costs considerably. They are simply living accommodations that float, and they are moored in a brand new marina. The marina is approved for 50 floating barges, and construction of the homes has just begun.

The Flagler Floating Barges come in two sizes: Small, 16' x 40' and 16' x 44’ with about 550 sq. ft. of inside living area on one level, and Medium, 20' x 40', 20' x 44' and 20' x 48', with about 1,400 sq. ft. of inside living area on two levels. A Large size and also custom barges are anticipated.

Each living unit is built on a plywood and fiberglass hull that is subdivided into several watertight compartments. The proprietary method of hull construction was developed by Mr. Howard Sklar in collaboration with Sponberg Yacht Design to assure good quality boatbuilding standards and a long life with the minimum amount of maintenance. Some standard designs have been developed so far, and these may be customized inside and out to suit individual tastes.

For more information on the design of the Flagler Floating Barges including the floor plans for the prototype and small homes, go to the Powerboat design page on this website (the easiest place to put it for now). Or you can contact Mr. Howard Sklar at the marina directly by phone at 386-439-0081 for details on purchasing a floating barge.