If you’ve got the skills and a few tools, you can convert your inexpensive inflatable raft to a full fledged hard floored inflatable. Building a hard floor requires some handy-man skills, but it is definitely worthwhile if you are looking for more stability on your raft.

But why would you want to DIY a hard floor?

It’s much cheaper than buying a hard floor dinghy.
It adds stability.
You’ll be able to use your raft in new ways, like fishing, longer river boat trips, or just to have a cooler in your boat while you’re out on the lake.
And perhaps most importantly, floating on your own DIY floorboard will fill you with manly pride 😉

Let’s have a look at how to build a hard floor for your inflatable boat. Read more

October 11, 2018/1 Comment/by pumpup

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The only correct (and safe) way to inflate an inflatable boat

Learning how to inflate your inflatable boat may seem evident at first. Just pump away, right?

There’s a bit more to it than that. It’s not rocket science of course, but through my years boating with all types of inflatables, I’ve learned a lot about how to assemble them correctly. And how NOT to.

In a worst case scenario, not inflating the boat correctly can actually become a safety risk out on the water, as I’ve experienced on an island camping trip.

But more on that later. Read more

August 31, 2018/0 Comments/by pumpup

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