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RMR Phat Cat Multiday Frame Build Cheap and Easy

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RMR Phat Cat raft frame build how to fabricate diy easy simple whitewater multi day raft kayak cat boat full face andy
Oar Tower Test mentioned in the video: www.eddylinewelding.com/blog-e...
See how easy it can be to build your own raft frame for multi day rafting, river running, or fishing. For this build I use galvanized steel 1 inch EMT and 1 5/8 inch "fence post" along with NRS oar towers and a NRS Seat with a bit of 18 gauge sheet metal for ammo can storage and decking.
I also talk about the differences between steel and aluminum frames and reasons why I choose to build with steel. Hope some of this may be of help to you and your fabrication, drop any questions or tips down in the comments. Be sure to check back for the Aire 130E raft frame build coming soon!

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@csweet207 5 месяцев назад

I admire your DIY skills Andy!

@Chris-hj3lc 2 года назад

This is awesome. I was eyeballing the NRS components and immediately noticed they like to overcharge….by a lot. One can buy the exact aluminum tubing NRS sells for 1/3 the price at a metal supply store.

@FullFaceAndy 2 года назад

Diy is fun too!

@puddlecruiser81 3 года назад

Just got the Star Slice thank you for some ideas!

@jasonstarnes351 3 года назад

Just got a raft, looking for ideas, this is great. Thanks.

@FullFaceAndy 3 года назад

Awesome!

@Bertiemang Год назад

We do 4-day trips with 4 people on our phatcat. Our record is 5 people on it down the Eagle river in CO

@RMNPBETA 3 года назад

Thanks for the video. Looks legit. Curious though about any flex in the steel with rowing. I hear its not great with steel vs. aluminum.

@FullFaceAndy 3 года назад

Never noticed on any frame that I've built or used. But I could see it potentially being a concern on much larger rafts with wider spans or something.

@returningtoearthtv8836 9 месяцев назад

You make a video about that other frame you were going to build for the larger raft?

@FullFaceAndy 9 месяцев назад

I did, I have several videos through the whole build process of my channel.

@joevercellotti7888 2 года назад

how about that trailer the phatcat is on? I have the same boat and a real similar frame setup. That trailer looks amazing!

@FullFaceAndy 2 года назад

Thanks! It's an old utility trailer that I stripped down to the frame, then used the same 1in EMT to make a raised deck over the wheel wells.

@christophberenotto 3 года назад

Thanks for posting this, very informative. I don't have welding gear but am thinking of trying to make a custom frame for my Zelgear. What part of the country are you in?

@FullFaceAndy 3 года назад

Glad to! I'm in Washington state

@Chris-hj3lc 2 года назад

@@FullFaceAndy damn you Andy! I was ready to crack beers with you in the garage. You should move to the northeast!

@FullFaceAndy 2 года назад

@@Chris-hj3lc Haha! Did a stint of college in VT and lived in Montreal for a few years. Cheers!

@kymerdeth 3 года назад

I have a Colorado Trout unlimited, tubes where getting a bit old and wanted something for white water, I got 9 foot Jack plastic pontoons, reworked existing frame with 1 inch conduit as well, the boat already has the steel ore towers and its basically a double frame, I just need to weld the ore towers to outside frame for a little more strength probably is over kill, but they are pretty important. Not sure easiest way to upload pic in a comment but if anyone wants pics let me know and I can send them over. I also took skin from old pontoons and made a top cover for the new ones, perfect fishing/whitewater cat.

@FullFaceAndy 3 года назад

On my other frames I've used marine carpet for a top cover but I like your idea of using the old pontoon skins, sounds very durable!

@kymerdeth 3 года назад

@@FullFaceAndy i had them sewn onto a trampoline material, it looks like it was made for it. That stuff is super tough.

@mict3588 2 года назад

What is the measurement from oarlock to oarlock, and what length of oar is he using?

@FullFaceAndy 2 года назад

Ill reach out the the owner of the raft and try to get that info for ya.

@pashkracken4054 22 дня назад

So I have access to 2"x1.5mm and 1.5 diameter stainless tube at mt work and the ability to bend and weld it as well. Will this material work for a phatcat frame as well? Thank you

@FullFaceAndy 22 дня назад

@@pashkracken4054 I'd imagine so. I've never put hands on material like you have but I know stainless is stronger than the galvanized mild steel shown here.

@pashkracken4054 22 дня назад

@@FullFaceAndy Thank you for the response, I work at a stainless steel, cable and railing shop so lots of scrap to buy from the boss cheap ;) I'll talk to the design shop, and can then cut it all on the laser after they make the program.