DIY improvement of Saturn fly fishing Raft FR380 | Make perfect fly fishing raft

DIY improvement of Saturn fly fishing Raft FR380 | Make perfect fly fishing raft | Rowing Frame Mods

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This video shows how to DIY modify Saturn fly fishing river raft FR380 with custom anchor frame attachment. Also various DIY mods on rowing frame, and custom car trailer to transport fly fishing raft to river and back.
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@bobowhite11 7 ай бұрын

The Blue Prints, plus the Supply and Parts lists are up! Click on my Community Tab to see everything! And, please Feel free to ask any questions. Thanks for watching.

@MitchellBowser-tm8pz 6 ай бұрын

Got the same raft this year and plan to add a similar 3rd seat set up so thanks for the video. The raft served me well this summer with lower than usual water here in Mn. Great job, would love to see a clip of it on the water fully loaded though!

@bobowhite11 3 ай бұрын

I will get one up. I had a day in the water with Mans best friend, and she was loving every minute of it.

@bobowhite11 3 ай бұрын

FYI, the plans and Parts list are up under the "Community Tab" on my page!

@bobowhite11 3 ай бұрын

FYI, the plans and Parts list are up under the "Community Tab" on my page!

@casimirbradley2644 2 ай бұрын

Man absolutely love the setup, you're a impressive dude! I'm thinking about buying this raft. To me it appears to be basically the same raft as the flycraft that sells for over 4k!

@bobowhite11 28 күн бұрын

Thank you for the compliment. Third year and have had not 1 issue. From skinny water to Lake Erie she has had many miles under her.

@user-ly6cl6ou8s 7 ай бұрын

Hey awesome video. I’ve been debating between this raft and a Bris 13’. Have you taken this boat down a river yet? I’m curious how well it handles/ floats with a 3rd person and the extra gear and larger frame. I saw online it’s recommended for 2 people or 650lbs. I don’t plan on taking more than 3 people no matter which raft I choose, but I also don’t want it to be a struggle to row or sit too low in the water when fully loaded. Building a frame and adding accessories will be a winter project for me so trying to get this all sorted out pretty soon so I have something to do! I would greatly appreciate your insight. Seriously great video and amazing work my friend.

@bobowhite11 3 ай бұрын

It Rows and Tracks great, using a Honda 2.3 HP. I have run Class 2 Rapids and Had it out on Lake Erie and Lake Michigan. Fantastic value and great size .

@bobowhite11 3 ай бұрын

FYI, the plans and Parts list are up under the "Community Tab" on my page!

@TheGraveOutdoors 2 ай бұрын

Hi just wondering your thoughts on durability. How long have you had it and do you think it’s gonna hold up for a long time if taken care of?

@bobowhite11 27 күн бұрын

Third year and not 1 issue so far.

@levimeetz4864 4 ай бұрын

Also wondering how you bent the aluminum and am very interested in the blue prints if you have them

@bobowhite11 3 ай бұрын

I started with PVC Pipe. Heating a 4 foot piece up with a heat gun. Then simply "hand bending" it, while placing it on the boat. After bending it I made the entire aft frame and rack out of PVC. Once I was happy I took it all apart and measured everything including the ANGLE OF THE BEND. IT IS 23.5 DEGREES, AND CAN VERY FROM 22 TO 25 AND WORK FINE. .

@bobowhite11 3 ай бұрын

FYI, the plans and Parts list are up under the "Community Tab" on my page!

@sethchristiaens3495 2 ай бұрын

Have you had it out on the water with a third person yet? How did it handle?

@bobowhite11 28 күн бұрын

Fantastic!! She motors, and tracks straight while rowing also!

@369motoman 3 ай бұрын

What oars and length do you use, just got the rowing frame for my 13' HD kaboat and looking for recommendations.

@bobowhite11 3 ай бұрын

I use 8 footers. But here is the formula to get the exact length correct the 1st time! Measure the distance between BOTH oar sockets. Divide this # by 2, and then add 2 to this number. This Sum will tell you your ''Inboard Loom Length''. Take this Inboard Loom Length and Multiply it by 25, then Divide this by 7. The Sum will be the ...''Appropriate Oar length'' in inches for your Loom Length.

@369motoman 3 ай бұрын

@@bobowhite11 thanks! I used a similar calculation but came up w 7' and it seemed too short because the raft sits high in the water. I came up w 7.9' and that is more like it 👍