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summer fun

At first glance it would seem that I built this raft for my kids, but that’s not entirely true. We live within walking distance of the small lake where the raft is anchored, and when it’s hot enough to make the cicadas sing, plunging off the side brings back childhood memories and cool refreshment all at the same time.

I’ve jumped from a handful of traditional swimming rafts over the years, and all have had the same problem: slippery, sliver-prone wooden deck surfaces. That’s why I built this raft

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