[patagonia]

I am looking around for a raft that would be capable of 3 to 7 day trips down remote rivers. Was wondering if any of u out there have any experience or pointers on what I should look for. Ive heard about 14 ft is around what i should get into and their are a bunch of different raft frames that you can choose... any info/experience would be helpful, these things are damn expensive!!!

 

[professori]

ambler asked about water master boats on an earlier topic about pontoons. I got interested, so I did a quick google search. I don't know if this would work for you, but take a look here: http://www.bigskyinflatables.com/WM_Models_and_Specs.html

 

[blackdeath]

Bigsky boats look to be made of PVC. I wouldn't trust my life to PVC. :naughty:
I saw nowhere what material is used for thier construction.
I'd stick to the top brand names Zodiac, Achilles, Polaris, Avon.

 

[xgolfman]

I have a watermaster, they can handle multiple day trips etc. easy to pack as well

 

[11th Warrior]

Bigsky boats look to be made of PVC. I wouldn't trust my life to PVC. :naughty:
I saw nowhere what material is used for thier construction.
I'd stick to the top brand names Zodiac, Achilles, Polaris, Avon.

You didn't look very hard, but you're right:
High Quality 30 OZ, 1000 Denier, PVC

 

[patagonia]

Thanks for the imput. I am more looking for something along the lines of a true hypalon self bailing raft that can handle a few class 3 rapids, pack a bunch of gear and provide a decent fishing platform.... Ive heard of a few guiding companies using NRS or Aire rafts... just curious if anyone has any experience with those types of crafts...