Project rRaft - Building a Raft out of Water Bottles

Step 10 Finishing Touches

For aesthetics and convenience, I added a few more things:

• PVC bumper on the back, to make getting on from the water more pleasant
• Painted name plate attached with eye bolts and rope - It would hang in the water
• Rope loop to assist with getting on from the water
• Eye hook for docking

The PVC bumper is made of flex PVC - it's made for sprinkler systems. I nailed it to a board and used a combination of a box cutter and Dremel to cut a hole through one of the walls. If you do use a Dremel, be sure to wear eye and respiratory protection. A fan also helps to blow any fumes away.

Once it's split, slide the bumper slowly onto the back of the raft's platform, then screw in on. Mine is about 2.5-3 feet long.