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First splash with one of the new DIYPackrafts I made this winter!

I couldn’t be happier. It handles just like an old creek boat kayak I had years ago but lighter, is much more controllable than my canoe and is going to see a TON of time on the water throughout Canada. Thanks again for making these kits Matt!

Hi Anders – don’t worry! It’s not necessary to go back and change anything – just carry on. Those inside reinforcements are only for extra strength (the Skeena and other packraft models don’t have them, and that has never caused a problem). If you are really concerned, you could add a wider reinforcing strip that bridges across the sealant, but…[Read more]

Very cool! I love the underwater shots. Congratulations!

Loving my Sheena here in the UK! Here is a little taste of my first sea paddle in her.

Awesome! Thanks for posting! And once you get some weight on the bow, you’ll find that it doesn’t turn so much when you paddle. Congratulations!

First test paddle of my Atlin:

I need to go back and made some attachment points but so far I’m loving it. The kit instruction videos were really easy to follow and final result handles really well.

I recently used Seattle Fabrics 200D TPU coated Oxford https://www.seattlefabrics.com/56-58-200-D-Heat-Sealable-Coated-Oxford-2950-linear-yard_p_44.html for a few accessories since I’m based nearish to Seattle and they sell in small (0.25yd) increments. I found that it is air and watertight, but Matt’s fabrics are still definitely the best in…[Read more]

Here are a few more photos of the setup. 6 holes on each side of the stern, and 3 on each side towards the bow. As you can see, the first few holes in the back are reinforced with patches of extra seat/floor fabric, with flaps cut into them for drainage without letting in excess water. Since I am mostly paddling high-volume rivers right now and…[Read more]

Great work! Excellent job on the self-bailing setup – I look forward to seeing more!

I want to see more pics of the self bailer bottom of your raft. The orange is amazing!

It has now been a couple of weeks of dialing in my Skeena! I’ve used Matt’s awesome all-around platform to create a more whitewater-savvy self-bailing boat with a backband, full-length inflatable floor for stability and edging, and a foot pillow. I’m super happy with how the boat has performed thus far in my local whitewater park and a few river…[Read more]