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hiroshi started the topic some questions in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
Nice to meet you.
I ask some questions.1. How much is the side tube diameter? cm
2. how much is loading(Buoyancy)? kg
3. Is “whitewater pacrafting” still possible on the single layer floor? Or is it double layer floors? -
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 9 years, 5 months ago
I’d like to add some green fabric to the shop to complement the red, yellow, blue and black fabrics there now. I’m curious if people like light green or dark green, earthy green or bright green, or maybe something […]
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Matt (Admin) started the topic DIY Packraft fabrics: Green in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
Several people have requested green fabric, and I’m wondering what hue appeals to people most. If you could have any shade of green, which would you pick? Keep in mind that it should complement the red, yellow, and blue fabrics already available in the shop.
As a starting point, here are some options:
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Matt (Admin) started the topic DIY Packraft fabrics: Green in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
Several people have requested green fabric, and I’m wondering what hue appeals to people most. If you could have any shade of green, which would you pick? Keep in mind that it should complement the red, yellow, and blue fabrics already available in the shop.
As a starting point, here are some options:
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic in the forum Activity 9 years, 5 months ago
Several people have requested green fabric, and I’m wondering what hue appeals to people most. If you could have any shade of green, which would you pick? Keep in mind that it should complement the red, yellow, and blue fabrics already available in the shop.
As a starting point, here are some options:
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic in the forum Activity 9 years, 5 months ago
Several people have requested green fabric, and I’m wondering what hue appeals to you most. If you could have any shade of green, which would you pick? Keep in mind that it should complement the red, yellow, and blue fabrics already available in the shop.
As a starting point, here are some options:
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft fabrics: Green in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
Several people have requested green fabric, and I’m wondering what hue appeals to you most. If you could have any shade of green, which would you pick? Keep in mind that it should complement the red, yellow, and blue fabrics already available in the shop.
As a starting point, here are some options:
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Matt (Admin) started the topic DIY Packraft fabrics: Green in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
Several people have requested green fabric, and I’m wondering what hue appeals to you most. If you could have any shade of green, which would you pick? Keep in mind that it should complement the red, yellow, and blue fabrics already available in the shop.
As a starting point, here are some options:
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Lyn St George started the topic in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
I will be making a boat for my son in March, from camo as that’s what he chose. For my own boat, which I will make straight after his, I would like a dark forest or olive green. Something which blends into the forest when the boat is pulled up on a river bank.
Is there any chance of getting such a colour in stock?
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Lyn St George replied to the topic What plans/kits would you like to see next? in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
What an excellent inflatable floor. I wouldn’t want it self-bailing in the UK climate, but I plan to start my two rafts in March and will definitely incorporate this.
Thanks for the info and photos.
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Kevin Whittington became a registered member 9 years, 5 months ago
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic What plans/kits would you like to see next? in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
Hi @olympicmtnboy, I’ve posted pictures and a write-up of my inflatable floor test, which could easily be made self-bailing 🙂
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Tyler posted an update 9 years, 5 months ago
I recently ordered a single layer packrat from you and have not started assembly yet. I am interested in the self bailing floor retrofit option. So my question is should I begin assembly of the single floor raft and retrofit it later with a self bailing floor option or should I wait on construction until you have instructions out and order more…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 9 years, 5 months ago
Some people haven’t been able to find suitable adhesives where they live, so I have added Aquaseal glue and Seam Grip seam sealer to the shop. I only ordered a small number of each, because I’m not sure how […]
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Brendon Nevin became a registered member 9 years, 5 months ago
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Alternative sources for fabric and other materials in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
@brucecampbell Hi Bruce,
The 210D fabric offered here is 8.25 oz (about 4 oz before coating). Doubled up, it would be much stronger than a painted 8 oz fabric because unlike paint, the TPU adds quite a bit of strength.
Seattle Fabrics offers a 430D heat sealable nylon, but it’s actually lighter than my 210D fabric, at 8.2 oz, which just goes…[Read more]
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Bruce replied to the topic Alternative sources for fabric and other materials in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
Any suggestions regarding heavier material or more abrasion resistant material for Skin on Frame (SOF) kayaks, canoes, or in my case a row boat? The heat sealing is most attractive and I could try ironing on a double bottom, but the bottom is the one the area least needing heat shrinkage. Most SOF builders use 8 oz. nylon or dacron, which is then…[Read more]
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Bruce became a registered member 9 years, 5 months ago
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 9 years, 5 months ago
Several people have asked if it would be possible to make a self-bailing or inflatable floor using the double-layer floor option, and I have finished retrofitting my multi-colored packraft with an inflatable floor […]
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I haven’t tried it yet, but it’s definitely on the list of things to do. I have an idea of how to approach it, but it will require a bit of trial and error, so please bear with me 🙂
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Just curious, was the raft you retrofitted a single floor or a double floor before adding the inflatable floor?
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It was a single floor. It’s not possible to heat seal to the back side of the fabric, so “windows” would have to be cut in the top layer of a double layer floor in order to attach the third inflatable layer.
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Not yet. I think the R-value would be low because there’s no insulation and the air can convect freely… but it would be much better than sleeping on the ground!
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Hey Matt, I’m about halfway into assembling my Telkwa kit, and everything is going smoothly so far. I’d like to make the raft self-bailing, and am curious on your thoughts.
I’m thinking I can make the Telkwa self-bailing by just adding four drain holes near the rear of the cockpit (using the two-way valves to plug the holes when in long stretches of calm water.
What are your thoughts on the necessity of adding an inflatable floor into the Telkwa? I’m thinking that with the seat being as large as it is, I can get away with not adding the floor, especially since bulk fabric ordering has been suspended for the time being!
I assume that the weight of the paddler is the biggest variable in determining how much water remains inside the raft when configured as a self-bailer, but having never sat in a DIY raft I’m unsure how deep my rear will be submerged below the water line (165 lb) so was curious about your experience.
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I haven’t tested this myself, so I would start by adding one drain to the finished packraft and then paddle around with it open to see where the water level equilibrates. If it’s acceptable with the just the seat, add the other drains and go for it. If it fills up with too much water, then I’d start thinking about a separate inflatable floor insert. Cheers!
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Thanks Matt, sound advice. I’ll post my results here for posterity after testing.
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Yep, you can do that. I’m not sure if it makes it more stable, but I’ve done basically the same thing.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic What plans/kits would you like to see next? in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
@awg28 Hi Andrew – yes, absolutely! It will not have to be fitted during assembly.
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