- Finally . . . its great to see comments with vision to see the real value of this new concept as being a pop-up LIFE SAVING water craft... - It was initiated by both sons immediately after Hurricane Katrina in 2005... - Available materials for larger proto sizes have recently become available to us... - A larger size has fit in confined spaces such as a small trunk of a late model Corvette or small closet... - U.S.C.G. approved closed cell foam is next. - thanks for your comment !
We have mounted several different models of trolling motors many different times. . . and without any special mounts or support boards required. The thicker and so more sturdy 1/2 inch material worked best, while the endwall or stern or transom portion did waiver back and forth too much on the thinner 1/4 inch stock, , , , We have also tried a side mounting on the heavier stock, but it proved too difficult to steer without a side daggerboard being placed on the opposite side from the motor.
- The 26 inch by 122 inch with 1/2 inch thick walls version held 3 standing persons totaling 450 lbs. - The draft was 4 inches with 7 inches freeboard. - That version holds 115 lbs. per vertical inch of draft... - It was not originally intended to serve as an instant fishing boat until more recent available materials allowed larger sizes. It was first intended to be a LIFE SAVING craft. - Eventually, a dedicated extrusion machine will be forming them according to our own specs.
Unbelievable, you are real "origami" paddler indeed!
from Japan.
- Finally . . . its great to see comments with
vision to see the real value of this new concept
as being a pop-up LIFE SAVING water craft...
- It was initiated by both sons immediately after
Hurricane Katrina in 2005...
- Available materials for larger proto sizes have
recently become available to us...
- A larger size has fit in confined spaces such
as a small trunk of a late model Corvette or
small closet...
- U.S.C.G. approved closed cell foam is next.
- thanks for your comment !
We have mounted several different models of trolling motors many different times. . . and without any special mounts or support boards required. The thicker and so more sturdy 1/2 inch material worked best, while the endwall or stern or transom portion did waiver back and forth too much on the thinner 1/4 inch stock, , , , We have also tried a side mounting on the heavier stock, but it proved too difficult to steer without a side daggerboard being placed on the opposite side from the motor.
- The 26 inch by 122 inch with 1/2 inch thick walls
version held 3 standing persons totaling 450 lbs.
- The draft was 4 inches with 7 inches freeboard.
- That version holds 115 lbs. per vertical inch of
draft...
- It was not originally intended to serve as an
instant fishing boat until more recent available
materials allowed larger sizes.
It was first intended to be a LIFE SAVING craft.
- Eventually, a dedicated extrusion machine
will be forming them according to our own specs.
looks like choraplast signs(election signs) cut and set with elastics to make a spring out raft, nice idea, will be making one soon...hehe thanks
That's really really smart, patent it and become rich!!!
@pioneerpaddler what kind of materials are you using and how you make it waterproof?
holy crap dude thats cool. i want one XD
I want the one that folds up after you get in it! I just want to lay in it in calm water.
can i buy this, how can i contact you
can i buy one from you