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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Introducing the Skeena XL Skeena XL (orange), Atlin 145 (red), Skeena 120 (green), Ultralight (yellow), all made by Kenneth Dagfinrud of Norway. Until now, big and tall […]
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Awesome! What a great location – and thanks for the feedback about the kits!
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Great photos, Lee, and excellent work! Thanks for sharing!
Matt (Admin) commented on the post, New Spray Deck Option 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Haha, you were the inspiration for this option! Sorry it took so long…

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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Lightweight Fishing Float Tube 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Oh, good find – thanks!

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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Lightweight Fishing Float Tube 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Hi Derek, that’s great! Too bad that site doesn’t exist anymore… I see that the page was saved in the Wayback Machine ( https://web.archive.org/ ) in 2015, but I didn’t bother to make an account and check to see if all the info is there.

I’m not aware of anyone else who has posted anything similar, but if you find something, please post a…[Read more]

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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Punctures, Leaks, & Repairs 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Hi Ryan – I’m glad the tape worked! I’ve used Goo Gone to get tape residue off the fabric before, then washed with soap and water. I’ve also used rubbing alcohol (isopropanol). Rubbing alcohol isn’t compatible with the fabric – it could damage it if you use a lot and leave it soaking for a long time. It evaporates quickly, but I rinsed with water…[Read more]

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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Folds and general screw ups in seam strips in the forum DIY Packrafts 10 months, 4 weeks ago

As far as I can see, neither of those looks bad enough to risk removal and rewelding. I would just coat them with Aquaseal and not worry about it, because everything else looks great. For the sealant on the inside, I would proceed as normal, just making sure to plug any obvious routes where air could escape. Cheers!
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Forgot to attach a strip inside tube, what to do? in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 year ago

Excellent – in my opinion, that’s the best way to do it – a little at a time, so you don’t get sick of it. Cheers 🙂
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 year ago

Fantastic! I’m glad to hear it! Enjoy the summer 🙂
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Forgot to attach a strip inside tube, what to do? in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 year ago

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]
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 year ago

Very cool! I love the underwater shots. Congratulations!
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 year ago

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!
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 year ago

Great work! Excellent job on the self-bailing setup – I look forward to seeing more!
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 1 year, 1 month ago

Tariffs on DIY Packrafts? Just a quick note for Americans wondering if the constantly-changing tariff regime will affect their DIY Packraft purchase: In the nine years I’ve […]
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 1 year, 1 month ago

New Spray Deck Option The Expedition style spray deck (left) and the Whitewater style spray deck (right). To accommodate the back bands and thigh straps that are now […]
- Uncle Fred replied 10 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  Just checked in after a few months. This is great news! I wish I could easily retrofit my existing boats, haha.
  - Matt (Admin) replied 10 months, 2 weeks ago
    
    Haha, you were the inspiration for this option! Sorry it took so long…
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Need Advice in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 year, 1 month ago

Hmm, the picture doesn’t really show the whole piece, but from what I can see, it looks like it could work. If you want a new black rectangle then I can make one for free – you’ll just need to pay the shipping cost. Send me an email with your current address if that’s what you’d like to do, or carry on with the red. Cheers
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 1 year, 1 month ago

Removable Spray Deck If you like the idea of having a spray deck on your packraft – but only sometimes – then you should definitely check out the clever design by DIY […]
Matt (Admin) commented on the post, New Option: Self-Bailing and/or Inflatable Floor 1 year, 2 months ago

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) commented on the post, Iron Modifications 1 year, 3 months ago

Thanks for the tips, Michael 🙂

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