Rafts

Pick a boat

A self-bailing raft sheds water through the floor; a cataraft rides high and punches holes. Both have a place.

The rig

frame     NRS or Aire, pinned
thwarts   3–4, strapped tight
cargo     dry bags, low and centered
pump      always, before the shuttle

Why it matters

A rigged boat is a stable boat. Loose straps and high cargo flip in a hole; a low, tight load doesn't.