| Alaska Raft and Kayak Repair Shop Information
We are a full service inflatable repair shop and the only authorized service center in Alaska for NRS and AIRE boats. NRS Inflatable Boat Use and Care Instructions NRS Owner’s Manual content for Inflatable Kayaks, Catarafts, and Rafts. Includes boat and valve maintenance, cleaning, frame mounting, transport, storage, and warranty info. Boat Material Specifications Inflatable Boat Material & Valve Reference Chart Ensure that you know what type of material you are repairing. The Inflatable Boat Reference Chart lists boat manufactures with the type of material and valves used for each. Also included is recommended glue for your repair. Flexseal Tube Sealant Instructions PVC Repair Instructions |
Repairs
Cataraft Assembly
Cataraft Assembly
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Components 4-side rails with break downs 8 pieces 5’ each for 10’ frame or 4’ each 8’ frame
4-verticals with low pro fittings and ubolts 14” high
3-bottom cross rails 41” wide (1 middle, 1 front, 1 rear) 3-1 upper cross bar with rowing seat 1 front and 1 back cross bar 72” each 2-oar stands with oarlocks
Ubolts, washers, nuts and low pro fittings
(Do not remove low pros from frames only the ubolts, tighten ubolts evenly or they will break)
16-1 to 4 foot straps
· You will need a Frame wrench or socket wrench with a ½ inch head (rentals frame wrench is in repair Kit) Steps 1 connect side rails
each side rail is stamped by the breakdowns with 1, 2,3, and 4 dots by the male and female connection. (be sure to match the male and female side rail with 1 dot to each other, repeat with the other rails matching 2 with 2 and 3 with 3 and 4 with 4.
bolt together (Never remove the bolts on the inserted sleeve or breakdown connection that secures the sleeve to the rail). Step 2 lay rails as shown slide on back top cross bar at the break down connection. Make sure the nuts on the top rails are horizontal (if they are vertical they will rub a whole in your tubes)
Step 4 adjust seat bar general rule is 18 inches from the oar stands
Step 5 attach verticals to top front and back cross bars as shown, it is important to make sure the ubolts are positioned so the flat part of the bolts are against the tubes of the raft.
16 ½ “ from center of top rail. Crossbars are marked
Step 6 attach cargo floor as shown through both bottom side rails
Step 7 attach bottom side rails to the verticals
Step 8 attach the bottom cross bars and foot bars Step 9 attach the cargo floor to the cross bars and foot bars with zip ties provided or lace with parachute cord Step 10 square up frame and tighten Step 11 attach frame to tubes
set frame so inside D-rings are just inside the corner of the front and back frame lo-pros and just below the bottom cross bars next attach a short 1 or 3 foot strap to the inside Middle D rings first.
(This will keep your tubes parallel to each other and not bowed in or out) next attach 3 or 4 foot straps to the out side middle D-rings then the inside front Step 11 continued and back then outside front and back yourstrap buckles should be positioned as shown so not to rube on tubes
Cargo module Attach the 3 short bars to the front of frame cross bar next attach long bar with ubolts next attach the mesh or board pending on package
First attach loop strap to each side of frame as shown next lay the mesh as shown then fold over the ends around the side bars and weave the ends together as shown then pull tight. You should also weave the front and back of mesh to the frame. |
Alcohol- Substance Abuse Policy
Alaska Raft And Kayak Rental LLC.
2021 Alcohol and controlled substance policy
All laws pertaining to the use of Alcohol and controlled substance while operating a vessel pertain to the rented rafts of Alaska Raft And Kayak LLC. While we cannot enforce this you need to know the operation of any vehicle or vessel while under the influence is unlawful in the state of Alaska. As the signed renter of this inflatable you assume all liability for you and your party. No one should be under the influence on the raft and especially the person or persons at control of the raft. We highly recommend that you save your consumption for shore after the days float.
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This form must be signed & dated prior to any watercraft going out on rental.
Rentals
2023 RENTAL RATES
907-561-7238
401 W TUDOR RD
ANCHORAGE, AK 99503
INFO2@ALASKARAFTANDKAYAK.COM
$250 PER DAY for 2-day minimum 16′ TRIBUTARY SELF-BAILER RAFT CATARAFTS – AIRE 18′ LION OR LEOPARD, 16′ LION (2 day minimum)
$225 PER DAY for 2-day minimum NRS 15′ SELF-BAILER (2 day minimum)
$200 PER DAY for 2-day minimum NRS 14′ SELF-BAILER (2 day minimum)
Additional days after 2-day minimum on all rental packages are $100 per day.
$100 PER DAY CANOE’S – AIRE TRAVELER 15′ AND SOAR PRO PIONEER (PADDLE SET UP)
$55 PER DAY DRY SUITS (KOKATAT PADDLE SUITS)
OPTIONS, One time fee: ASSEMBLY – CATS $150, RAFTS $75
BREAKDOWN – CATS and RAFTS $50
EXCESSIVE CLEANING – $120 AN HOUR AT OUR DISCRETION
EXTRA PASSENGER SEAT/PFD/PUMPS ETC. – $20/Week
CUSTOMERS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO LOAD ALL BOATS IF GOING ON PRIVATE TRAILERS. WE DO
NOT PROVIDE RACKS AND/OR TIE DOWN BOATS, IT IS THE CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO SAFELY
SECURE THE BOATS WITH A METHOD THAT IS NOT GOING TO DAMAGE THEM. YOU WILL BE CHARGED
FOR DAMAGE.
MOST PACKAGES COME COMPLETE WITH THE FOLLOWING AS APPLICABLE TO YOUR RENTAL BOAT:
- FRAME
- OARS
- PADDLES
- PUMP
- PFDS
- CARGO NETS
- RESCUE THROW BAG AND ROPE
- BOW LINE BAG AND ROPE
- SPARE OAR/PADDLES
- EXTRA STRAPS
- REPAIR KIT
- CARGO DECK
- 2 PASSENGER SEATS
We will make every effort to accommodate any special requests.
You are responsible for all outbound/inbound shipping costs. 50% of rental fees due at the time of reservation. The balance is due 30 days from your planned departure. You may cancel outside 30 days for a refund, less a 15% cancellation fee. If you cancel within 30 days of your scheduled departure date you will receive a credit towards a future rental good through the following season, less a 25% cancellation fee. No credits for early returns or cancelations within a week of departure. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR WEATHER OR RESOURCE RELATED CANCELLATIONS. THERE ARE ALWAYS OTHER LOCATIONS TO DO YOUR TRIP. WE WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO WORK WITH YOU AND TRY TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR DESIRES FOR A GREAT TRIP. ALL RENTAL GEAR MUST BE RETUNED AT CHECK IN, MISSING ITEMS WILL BE BILLED AND REPLACED AT FULL RETAIL IF NOT RETURNED BY THE END OF THE BUSINESS DAY. WE ARE CLOSED ON SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS. RENTALS ARE BASED ON A 24 HOUR PERIOD.
Greetings from all of us at Alaska Raft & Kayak!
You are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Completing one of Alaska’s rivers can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences. For us, it’s the last working mans escape from the world. Alaska is, simply put, humbling. With these few tips, I hope you can experience all Alaska’s rivers have to offer.
The first thing you must consider is the purpose of your float trip. What do you (or your group) want out of this trip? Sightseeing? Fishing or Hunting? What kind of animals do you want to see? Making us aware of all this information can better help us in assisting you.
Next, decide on how many people your party will consist of. By adding just one person, you could change all of your logistical planning. Outfitting companies, guides, and air taxis rely on what you tell them to quote prices. We understand changes can and do occur. Please keep us informed.
Even though we have the best rental equipment in Alaska, we try to replace it every year. We also have a full retail store on sight for your last minute trip needs and a full service shop for repairing rafts and making custom frames.
Alaska Raft and Kayak is one of the few places in Alaska that rents the cataraft. The catarafts are the pontoon style river rafts supported by a main frame. The cataraft is the perfect choice for float trips because they are extremely maneuverable and can carry huge loads of weight with extended cargo decks. The entire cataraft package can breakdown small enough to put in the back of a plane for fly out trips. The only drawback of a cataraft is they do tend to take a little more time to assemble.
We also rent the self-bailing, conventional round rafts. These rafts are great for their simplicity. All you do is pump the boat up, throw a frame on, and you are ready to go. The air floor on a self-bailer gives you more carrying capacity and they draw less water. The term “self-bailer” simply means that any water that comes in the boat immediately flushes out through the holes along the sides of the raft floor.
We like to put 2-3 people total in each raft. Usually this means around a 13′ raft for fishing trips and a 14′-15′ raft for hunting trips. We have witnessed an 18′ cataraft holding at least 3,000 lbs. of gear. Both the cataraft and the conventional round raft will be available to you.
Whether you know the exact river you want to float, or have no idea where to start, we can also help you in finding an Alaskan river that would best fit your needs. If you’ve already started searching on your own, it’s always a good idea to have a 1st and 2nd choice river located within the same drainage. Low or high water, changes in animal migrations, and changes in game regulations are all contributing factors to last minute river changes. Please do not choose a river beyond your own rowing ability. Safety is always our first priority, and we want to make sure you are comfortable and familiar with the raft and river before you leave. We carry several books that can aid you in choosing a river. Books such as Float Hunting Alaska’s Wild Rivers or The Alaska River Guide are an excellent place to start. These books offer a large variety of info on many Alaska rivers, including class ratings (1 being the easiest, 6 being a trip to visit Elvis), put-in and take-out points, helpful fishing/animal/hunting info, and much more. Always remember that water conditions can and do vary from day to day. The only substitute for experience is caution. Use your common sense!
You can help our staff by asking lots of questions. All of us wish this to be your “trip of a lifetime!” We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Information Links:
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Frame Shop
Frame Shop
| At Alaska Raft and Kayak we have a complete custom frame shop that can make just about anything for your boat.
Everything from sport boat frames to kayak racks, gold dredge platforms, spotting towers, you name it and we can make it. Below is a list of frame styles and sizes for various boat models: NRS & AIRE inflatable boat rowing frame sizing guide
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