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Anyone have any info on building rafts? I am considering a trip to
South America and plan on building a raft and floating down the Amazon
for a time.

Hey - a very entertaining site you should check out is

http://ZeldereX.com/?topic=80844

Thanks - and stay safe everyone.

Raven

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Raven8712 wrote:
Anyone have any info on building rafts? I am considering a trip to
South America and plan on building a raft and floating down the Amazon
for a time.

Hey - a very entertaining site you should check out is

http://ZeldereX.com/?topic=80844

Thanks - and stay safe everyone.

Raven


Hi-tech , lo-tech ?

flotation, deck, crossbracing to keep square.

Consider rudder or fins (daggerboard ?) to provide some directional
stability and control.

closed cell foam will keep you afloat even if you puncture a hull.

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