Don't soften the tubes too much. Tight is right.
Rig heavy, with lots of beer and full water jugs.
Square up. Keep it straight and avoid holes that will back surf or stall your boat.
Flip lines are unnecessary on an oar rig, more of hassle and chance of a line coming out an getting tangled up. Just use a rope from another raft and about four people to flip it back over in a calm spot.
Square up, a 13 ft. raft can take on some meaty waves.
Rig heavy, with lots of beer and full water jugs.
Square up. Keep it straight and avoid holes that will back surf or stall your boat.
Flip lines are unnecessary on an oar rig, more of hassle and chance of a line coming out an getting tangled up. Just use a rope from another raft and about four people to flip it back over in a calm spot.
Square up, a 13 ft. raft can take on some meaty waves.