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Old 04-13-2011, 01:40 PM   #20
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Originally Posted by Doyboy View Post
I built a 10 x 10 with a pressure treated frame and trex decking. It just floats on 6 55 gallon plastic drums. It wasn't difficult, kids love it and it looks great (my Mona Lisa). The only issue is the weight. Getting it out in the fall is a back breaking project. Every year I tell myself I'm going to figure out a better way but so far it's just muscling it up the ramp with four guys.
I have the same issue with mine, fine with a couple of guys but its usually only me and the wife. We get it partially up on our beach and then chain it to a tree. Has worked over the years.

I have thought of mounting an electric winch on one of the trees and use it to drag the raft up the shore.

Another option would be to get it over to the dock within the protection of the bubbler and leave it floating over the winter. Anyone ever try this?
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