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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Cruiser Stern in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 7 months ago
Nice work, Lyn! I know how much time and effort goes in to prototyping, so well done! My only comment is that handling might be improved if the gear storage area is in the bow instead of the stern, as I’ve noticed that with a pack or passenger up front there’s less yaw induced with each paddle stroke (because of the increased “moment of inertia”…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 7 months ago
Wow, good work, Chris! I wondered what that connection looked like inside, but didn’t have a screw driver long enough to take it apart. Thanks for posting!
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, New Option: Self-Bailing and/or Inflatable Floor 8 years, 7 months ago
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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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Other Inflatable Projects in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 7 months ago
Check out this completely inflatable pontoon boat built by Ron S. It’s designed for fishing and drifting down rivers, and the goal was to make something lightweight that he could easily hop on and off of wearing waders. Here’s what Ron had to say about it:
“The camo raft in the photo is my 3rd generation. My first raft was the 210D Yellow raft.…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Other Inflatable Projects in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 7 months ago
Check out this completely inflatable pontoon boat built by Ron S. It’s designed for fishing and drifting down rivers, and the goal was to make something lightweight that he could easily hop on and off of wearing waders. Here’s what Ron had to say about it:
“The camo raft in the photo is my 3rd generation. My first raft was the 210D Yellow raft.…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Other Inflatable Projects in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 7 months ago
Check out this completely inflatable pontoon boat built by Ron S. It’s designed for fishing and drifting down rivers, and the goal was to make something lightweight that he could easily hop on and off of. Here’s what Ron had to say about it:
“The camo raft in the photo is my 3rd generation. My first raft was the 210D Yellow raft. It has the same…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Other Inflatable Projects in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 7 months ago
Check out this completely inflatable pontoon boat built by Ron S. It’s designed for fishing and drifting down rivers, and the goal was to make something lightweight that he could easily hop on and off of. Here’s what Ron had to say about it:
“The camo raft in the photo is my 3rd generation. My first raft was the 210D Yellow raft. It has the same…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) started the topic Other Inflatable Projects in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 7 months ago
Post here about other DIY projects related to DIY Packrafts.
Note: If you wish to reply to a specific comment below, please click the grey “Reply” link above the specific comment you are responding to – then your comment will appear nested below that comment. If you don’t first click the “Reply” link, your comment will appear at the top of the…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) posted a new activity comment 8 years, 7 months ago
Sure, I can post plans if anyone is ready to add a spray deck.
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Matt (Admin) posted a new activity comment 8 years, 7 months ago
I think “necessary” is a matter of personal preference… some people might want the peace of mind. Personally, I’m more interested in lightweight gear, but others like to bash and scrape 🙂
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Floors, and sharp rocks. spray skirts? in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 7 months ago
Hi Eric – thanks for joining 🙂
I’ll answer the part here that wasn’t covered in the whitewater topic.
You could definitely add a second layer of fabric to the inside bottom of an inflatable floor – you would just have to cut “windows” in it so the top layer of the floor could be attached to the bottom layer (either using baffles, or by joining…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, New Fabric Update 2 8 years, 7 months ago
Could be – they do spin a good yarn!
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 8 years, 7 months ago
Aaarrrrrgghhh!
Remember that bad luck I mentioned in the last post? Well, I have just been informed by the supplier that Customs thought the fabric shipment looked fishy because the cost listed on the invoice […]
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On the good side, the fabric has arrived.. And we will wait in patience… 😉
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Could be – they do spin a good yarn!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 7 months ago
Hi Edward – great job on the packraft, and thanks for posting the photos! Lake Taupo looks just as crystal clear as I remember it – what a great place to paddle!
Please keep us posted on your cruiser deck, as it looks like you’re on the right track 🙂
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Matt (Admin) started the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 7 months ago
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Whitewater Capabilities in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 7 months ago
Hi Josh – I would definitely choose the seat, as it raises you up into a more comfortable paddling position. Without a seat, you have to lift your arms up quite high, which feels a bit awkward and would be tiring after a while. You could bring something else to sit on, like maybe a folded up camping mattress, but there’s a good chance it would get…[Read more]
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