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Larry replied to the topic Top-up valve adapter for boston valve in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 year, 9 months ago

That was a perfect solution, Dwayne. Thank you.
Larry replied to the topic Top-up valve adapter for boston valve in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 year, 9 months ago

Mine will only go onto the valve threads 1/2 turn at best.
Larry commented on the post, New Ultralight DIY Packraft – Updated 6 years, 1 month ago

The 115 GSM ripstop is just too lightweight to use as the floor?

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Larry commented on the post, New Ultralight DIY Packraft – Updated 6 years, 1 month ago

The 115 GSM ripstop is just too lightweight to use as the floor?

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Larry replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years ago

Left front, #1 piece.
Larry replied to the topic Reply To: Kit & Plans Construction Questions/Help in the forum Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction 8 years ago

Left front, #1 piece.
Larry replied to the topic Reply To: Kit & Plans Construction Questions/Help in the forum Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction 8 years ago

Left front, #1 piece.
Larry replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years ago

I’ve sealed nine of ten tube pieces to the floor. As I lay the tenth and final piece, I notice that it’s about a quarter-inch longer than the available space.

What do I do?

Move the edges of the tube piece and the floor closer together, thus decreasing the width of the joint overlap

Overlap the tube pieces 1/8 inch each
Trim the edges of…[Read more]
Larry replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years ago

I’ve sealed nine of ten tube pieces to the floor. As I lay the tenth and final piece, I notice that it’s about a quarter-inch longer than the available space.

What do I do?

Move the edges of the tube piece and the floor closer together, thus decreasing the width of the joint overlap

Overlap the tube pieces 1/8 inch each
Trim the edges of…[Read more]
Larry replied to the topic Reply To: Kit & Plans Construction Questions/Help in the forum Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction 8 years ago

I’ve sealed nine of ten tube pieces to the floor. As I lay the tenth and final piece, I notice that it’s about a quarter-inch longer than the available space.

What do I do?

Move the edges of the tube piece and the floor closer together, thus decreasing the width of the joint overlap

Overlap the tube pieces 1/8 inch each
Trim the edges of…[Read more]
Larry started the topic Reply To: Kit & Plans Construction Questions/Help in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years ago

I’ve sealed nine of ten tube pieces to the floor. As I lay the tenth and final piece, I notice that it’s about a quarter-inch longer than the available space.

What do I do?

Move the edges of the tube piece and the floor closer together, thus decreasing the width of the joint overlap

Overlap the tube pieces 1/8 inch each
Trim the edges of…[Read more]
Larry replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years ago

I just started assembling my packraft. (I really know how to have fun on a Friday night!)

I was so excited to get everything all lined up perfectly that I accidentally forgot the rule “2 cm left unsealed at each end of tube-floor joint (for now).”

So a couple of tube ends are sealed. Is this going to really mess things up down the road? How can…[Read more]
Larry replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years ago

I just started assembling my packraft. (I really know how to have fun on a Friday night!)

I was so excited to get everything all lined up perfectly that I accidentally forgot the rule “2 cm left unsealed at each end of tube-floor joint (for now).”

So a couple of tube ends are sealed. Is this going to really mess things up down the road? How can…[Read more]
Larry replied to the topic Reply To: Kit & Plans Construction Questions/Help in the forum Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction 8 years ago

I just started assembling my packraft. (I really know how to have fun on a Friday night!)

I was so excited to get everything all lined up perfectly that I accidentally forgot the rule “2 cm left unsealed at each end of tube-floor joint (for now).”

So a couple of tube ends are sealed. Is this going to really mess things up down the road? How can…[Read more]
Larry started the topic Reply To: Kit & Plans Construction Questions/Help in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years ago

I just started assembling my packraft. (I really know how to have fun on a Friday night!)

I was so excited to get everything all lined up perfectly that I accidentally forgot the rule “2 cm left unsealed at each end of tube-floor joint (for now).”

So a couple of tube ends are sealed. Is this going to really mess things up down the road? How can…[Read more]
Larry started the topic Reply To: Kit & Plans Construction Questions/Help in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years ago

I just started assembling my packraft. (I really know how to have fun on a Friday night!)

I was so excited to get everything all lined up perfectly that I accidentally forgot the rule “2 cm left unsealed at each end of tube-floor joint (for now).”

So a couple of tube ends are sealed. Is this going to really mess things up down the road? How can…[Read more]
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