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Conrad replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 10 months ago
In my experience of making 4 of these V3 rafts is only make trim at the bow and stern. Once all other tube sections are completed and connected up. Just my thoughts. Good luck
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Conrad replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago
Thanks Matt, I was thinking that sewing the panels together along the seam and then welding them so that the sewing is holding it all in place to ensure a good weld? Join all the panels and seal them before then attaching to the floor the inner floor seems would be simple enough a nd i can’t see that the to seams would be much different from…[Read more]
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Conrad replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago
Thanks Matt. Thats exactly what I was thinking. If you were able to just spread the pieces out a little and draw around them I could certainly play with that. Ill see how robust the two I currently have are before deciding if sewing has any benefit. Thanks
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Conrad replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago
Hi Matt, Im part way through my second V3 and going better. I may be looking at getting a third – family paddling together etc. My question is can you supply the kit with a 5mm seam allowance to sew together before sealing? Just a few ideas Im mulling over? Thanks Matt. Ill post pics once I’ve completed number 2.
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Conrad replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago
Thi sis my V 3 build. finally found all the leaks and realised my mistakes in building so after Ive tested this in water and had apply I intend to add inflated floor with sort of keel and a spray skirt of some kind. THEN I get to do it all again on a v3 in blue for my partner…
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Conrad posted an update 6 years, 6 months ago
I’m about half way… Its not been as easy as i expected but I’m confident it may even float…
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Conrad replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago
Hi, got 2 x V3 kits and now need time advice and lots of luck…
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Conrad replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago
Hi Guys,
Im new to this and trying my hardest to understand it all and especially the heating. Ive heat sealed piece 3 to begin with and it lined up well but the heat has also activated the TPU on the other side o the floor! Is this major problem or will it be mainly cosmetic? Will i need to patch it?
Thanks everyone in advance.
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Conrad became a registered member 6 years, 6 months ago