This DIY project really attracts a certain type of person… so many pics say “Finished my first boat” indicating that they loved the project and plan to do more!! I’m the same, and all my friends are asking about how to make their own. Luc Mehl, the alaskan packraft Guru, even gave approval of my boat “bubbles” when I took his swift water rescue course.
Check out the Anfibio Revo XL. They have an interesting way to make their boats optionally self bailing, that wouldn’t be too hard to do on these boats. I’ve got the skirt on mine, but on MY next boat I’ll probably add that option.