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    Raft down the Mississippi

    Hi wanted to update my email. I'm now at natter2002@yahoo.com It's been 7 years since I built and piloted a raft down the mississippi and re...
    Post by: rafter, Dec 12, 2010 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    Raft down the Mississippi

    I agree The dangers get even more once you pass Baton Rouge and head towards NOLA as now you are dealing with quieter and faster ships (ocean...
    Post by: rafter, Feb 21, 2008 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    Raft down the Mississippi

    After the Trip and a shave with my ride back home [IMG] The is Derek on the left and myself at the Acme oyster shop in NOLA after the trip. I...
    Post by: rafter, Mar 16, 2007 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    Raft down the Mississippi

    The guy in the picture was my buddy Mark I will try to get a picture up of me, so it doesnt seem like I'm putting someone elses pic up!! haha I...
    Post by: rafter, Mar 16, 2007 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    Raft down the Mississippi

    thank you so much What you have taken the time to describe is just what I experienced! To the T! I had the same police interactions and so much...
    Post by: rafter, Jan 14, 2007 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    Raft down the Mississippi

    Now everyone, yes laugh at my crazy "nondesign" However know this: I had communication, positive flotation to the max, and redundant...
    Post by: rafter, Jan 4, 2007 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    Raft down the Mississippi

    and another from the front [IMG] You can see I had a lot of junk. I had bbq, propane, tiki torch, nav lights (seperatly switched so I could...
    Post by: rafter, Jan 4, 2007 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    Raft down the Mississippi

    Damn, I'm finally ready Ok guys, I am so sorry for not getting to this earlier. I came back from my deployment and then jumped straight into...
    Post by: rafter, Jan 4, 2007 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    Raft down the Mississippi

    I think you can check something called MSDS? or check online and of course the label.
    Post by: rafter, Aug 23, 2006 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    Raft down the Mississippi

    Almost home!! I'm relieved of duty and just waiting for a plane home. The insulation is from Mendards or home depot. It is big 4X8' sheets in...
    Post by: rafter, Aug 22, 2006 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    Raft down the Mississippi

    hey folks Naw, I'm not back yet, but less than 10 days unless some rotators break down. I cant keep track of this post because they blocked the...
    Post by: rafter, Aug 17, 2006 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    Raft down the Mississippi

    Some other reading Old Glory Mississippi Solo Floating down the country One Good Story And another one (cant remember the name) of someone...
    Post by: rafter, Jul 17, 2006 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    Raft down the Mississippi

    Just some info.... > To live to tell about it. Like I said, just take > your time :) Its safe, > trust me, you just need that old fear and...
    Post by: rafter, Jul 17, 2006 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    Raft down the Mississippi

    did it in 03 I did it solo on a homebuilt in 2003, from minneapolis to donaldsonville, about 1,700 miles or so in 28 days, but it was all...
    Post by: rafter, Jun 4, 2006 in forum: Boatbuilding