As I close my first packraft, I find I “Need” two new styles. Highest priority for my daughter, is a kids size raft with smaller 10″ or 9″ tubes. These would allow her shorter arms to better navigate the craft. Not reaching so far out past the centerline of the craft means less side to side swing and better tracking. The complexity of the tube designs, however, mean this has to be initially designed digitally. I am willing to buy fabric and make the first prototype. I’ll mail it to you and you cna test it too!
The second “need” is a tandem with a rowing frame. I don’t think I need any new plans. I can simply “stretch” a large plan set making tube section 3 longer and the floor longer. Plus I’ll make it symmetric by using two stern sections. The only real test work is implementing some of my ideas for stiffening the craft so it doesn’t fold or flop in section 3, and in the design of my rowing rig.
Waiting for your fabric to get thru customs! Then I’ll schedule more DIY Workshops. They are incredibly popular!
Bruce