How wide should my raft frame be?

How wide should my raft frame be?

Most 16′ rafts take a 72” frame, and that should work fine on your boat. Extra side board room, and will fit pretty much any 16′ raft, whether you replace your boat, or sell your frame someday. I have a 14’er, with 66” from center of tube, to center of tube, and I run a 72” frame, and it works great. All of this.

What are the parts of a raft?

Parts of a Raft

• Tubes. The tube is the air-filled “doughnut” which surrounds the raft.
• Seams. The panels of the tube are glued together and the glue line is covered by a “seam”, or narrow fabric strip.
• Valves. Each chamber has a valve, which should be inspected for durability, ease of use and accessibility.
• Thwarts.
• Floors.

What is the length of oar raft?

Measure the width of your raft’s frame. That is, the distance between the two oar locks….The frame width of the raft will largely determine your needed oar length.

Where are star rafts made?

SOTAR works almost exclusively with urethane and specializes in well made custom boats. Their factory is in Southern Oregon, which is convenient for Oregon and California boaters. Six year warranty. 4.

What is rocker on a raft?

Rocker refers to the amount of curvature in the bottom of the hull along its length from bow to stern.

What do thwarts do on a raft?

Thwarts: These are the cross tubes filled with air, which help give the raft it’s rigidity. This helps keep the boat relatively stiff to help sliding through gaps in rocks and to maintain its shape.

What size oars for 10.5 raft?

General Rule of Thumb