How I Rig my CataRaft; And a high speed Rebuild of it.

Every year I rig my raft in the spring. Each time I make tweaks as needed. Sometimes I have to refinish the wood bits or rebuild them. This year I decided to stop using Urethane since it is constantly shedding toxins into the water and the larger environment. I’ve opted to try food grad Mineral oil, several coats, just rubbed on. Historically all wood was finished with oil. Overall I’m trying to get away from using chemicals that are doing more harm than good. Another thing I did was my annual application of 303 Protectant. After learning about what all things contain PFAs I’m pretty sure 303 has them. I don’t have an alternative right now so I’m just using it sparingly and trying not to breath it in. The last thing I wanted to do was make a big “soft gear” cargo bay. I don’t have a round boat but I do have kids and need a soft place for them to lounge around in. I only worked on this after work and it took me longer than normal because of my little “helpers.” Hopefully you will see this raft out on the water this year. Thanks for watching. #rafting #paddling #adventure #outdoors

[@yetigonecrazy]

Learned a fun trick in the guide industry, if a guide is being a pill on a trip, have someone distract them and then have someone else spray and wipe everything on their boat down with 303. Then put back on and watch the fun

[@ivanoutdoors]

yea its slicker than gorilla snot.

[@UseYourBrain00]

CataRaft Looks so good. I want to be in there.

[@ivanoutdoors]

Thanks! I found a bad leak on a seam recently so its out of commission at the moment

[@UseYourBrain00]

@@ivanoutdoors Hope it will be in action soon

[@RealChoice1776]

Love the CatRaft I don’t see any videos about them. I am looking to build one. Check your channel out hope to see more videos about the CatRaft

[@ivanoutdoors]

Yea I love them, so maneuverable and You can Flinstone if needed. I sprung a leak on a main seam so its down for a bit.