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CONTENTS: Sheri Tingey and her son Thor built the first Alpacka Raft by hand in their Chugiak, Alaska basement in October of 2000. Their goal was to create a lightweight backpackable raft that could withstand the rigours of the Alaskan wilderness, like the 600-mile traverse of the Brooks Range that Thor and four friends had completed that summer.
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ALPACKA SERIES FEATURES Strap Plate (Optional) Cargo Fly Stern Valve Grab Loops Inflatable Back Rest Standard Seat Handle D-Ring for Backband Features Description: Handle – Allows easy carrying with left or right hand when inflated • Bow – Front of the packraft •...
A punctured tube will result in an immediate immersion in the water and you must be prepared to deal with the resulting danger. Familiarize yourself with your boat's capabilities and limitations. Due to the wide variability of water conditions and obstacles, Alpacka Raft makes no claims as to Alpacka rafts suitability for or durability against specific bodies of water and physical obstacles.
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(Optional) Whitewater Foot Rest – All 2017 Alpacka Series models have a red 1- inflation bag. When the boat is full, disconnect the valve adapter and proceed to inch grab loop installed on the floor near the bow, which allows for the installation tempering.
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ALPACKA SERIES CRUISER DECK FEATURES AND SETUP Overview - The Cruiser Deck is our simplest and lightest deck and designed keep you drier and warmer than an open boat in whitewater, wind, and rain. The Cruiser Deck attaches along the left boat tube and up the left side of the torso with Velcro, which easily comes apart in the event of a wet-exit.
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Care and Repair. You can order replacement spray skirts and coaming poles directly from Alpacka Raft. You can also pick up replacement coaming at most hardware stores. If you damage your deck, it will need to be repaired or replaced at the...
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ALPACKA SERIES SELF BAILER FEATURES AND SETUP Overview - The Self Bailer configuration is ideal for warmer climates, quick entry and exit, whitewater performance, and anyone that prefers a self bailing setup. Our self bailing design separates the inflatable self bailing floor into two pieces with a lightweight 3/4 length 7-inch thick seat in the rear that is protected by a sleeve and a heavier duty baffled insert in the front that keeps your feet up and out of the water.
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CARGO FLY SETUP/CARE/MAINTENANCE Internal Dry Bags - The Cargo Fly Overview - The Cargo Fly is the Installation – Both ultralight Care & Maintenance - Follow these simple steps ultimate packraft gear storage system includes two internal dry standard dry bags (except Forager) can to keep your Cargo Fly TiZip SuperSeal®...
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STORAGE/CARE/MAINTENANCE Alpacka rafts are low-fuss, low maintenance boats. They're designed for people who are hard on gear. Part of our goal has been to build boats that don't need a lot of attention either on the river or off it. Your boat will endure a lot of abuse. Very little is needed to keep your boat in "fighting trim" from year to year.
REPAIR GUIDE Always bring a repair kit and know how to use it. - Almost all field repair is Pinholes and Small Tube (<1”) Tears about knowing how the repair materials you have work and thinking through Clean and dry the affected area. •...
Limitations of Liability To the extent allowed by applicable law, except for the obligations specifically set forth in this warranty statement, in no event shall Alpacka Raft, LLC or its third party suppliers be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages.
Whether you have questions about your boat, need assistance with a repair or warranty claim, or just want to share some pictures of your latest adventure, you can contact us for assistance at: Alpacka Raft P.O. Box 1091 192 S. Main Street Mancos, CO 81328...
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