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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 8 months ago
You bet! Just shoot me an email.
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legslegum replied to the topic A durable paint that works on the TPU coating? in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 8 months ago
Haven’t tried it yet, but I’ve read that you can mix ceramic pigment with seamgrip. Would certainly be durable! Comes in a powder, available from your local ceramic/pottery supply store.
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Henrik became a registered member 3 years, 8 months ago
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Fix for seam strip fabric that has started to separate from TPU in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 8 months ago
Hmm, yeah, I would apply some Seam Grip+WP or Aquaseal over these areas to prevent it from getting any worse. You could either cut away the part that has delaminated or glue it back down – it looks like there’s still plenty of fabric there so I wouldn’t be worried about the strength being compromised if you do cut it back (the seam strips are much…[Read more]
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Aaron started the topic Fix for seam strip fabric that has started to separate from TPU in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 8 months ago
After a week on the river and going over a few rapids, it seems that tread on my water shoes was rubbing on the edge of a seam strip in the front. The fabric has started to separate from the TPU and is fraying. It doesn’t leak at all so it’s definitely still sealed. Would the best way to go about fixing this be just a lot of seam sealer?
This is…[Read more]
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Aaron replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 8 months ago
That’s good to hear as mine currently has a leak I need to diagnose! Is it possible to purchase just a seat?
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erictweigle started the topic A durable paint that works on the TPU coating? in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 8 months ago
Hello, I just finished putting together my V3 kit that I got for my birthday a couple years ago and I’d like to stencil a name on the side of the raft. Does anyone know of a good type of paint that will have good adhesion to the TPU?
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Tuk became a registered member 3 years, 8 months ago
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erictweigle became a registered member 3 years, 8 months ago
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 8 months ago
Great work, Aaron, and thanks for the feedback!
Just a note regarding the seats, for anyone considering a DIY Packraft build: I’ve totally redesigned the seats for 2021 so they’re much easier/faster to assemble and much less likely to develop leaks.
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Aaron replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 8 months ago
I started building a Skeena back in April 2020 and finished it in June for this trip to the Bob Marshall Wilderness in Montana in August.
Here it is next to a few Alpacka Classics.
Some thoughts on the build –
It definitely took longer than anticipated to make, I was probably close to 60 hours on it. I do think one factor was the iron size…[Read more]
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Robert P replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 8 months ago
Hello from Indiana, and would like to say Thanks again to Matt for helping me out on my Telkwa packraft!
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DannyP replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 8 months ago
HI, AHOY!
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Ironbirdexplorer replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 8 months ago
Hello, from Manitoba! Just got word my DIYpackraft kit is just about on its way!!!! OMGosh, I can’t wait. Thanks Matt. Not a bot, btw.
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theitinerant became a registered member 3 years, 9 months ago
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 9 months ago
Gorgeous!
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Przemek Marek replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 9 months ago
And we’re finally allowed to travel around Scotland! So I took my Skeena out to Loch Laidon on typical Scottish weather day 😉
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DaMasta replied to the topic Interest/Possibility of a Ultralight kit becoming available? in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 9 months ago
Here’s another vote for UL kit. @Matt, good luck sourcing the fabric!
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