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Global Grand Canyons RAFTS FOR SALE!!
optimized design for 2022-2023
backed by 3-year warranty
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GGC is manufacturing rafts! See PHOTO ALBUM
In order to increase appreciation of little-known rivers in Latin America and other remote locations, GGC has undertaken a program to provide top quality rafts and catarafts at affordable prices. We learned a lot from six generations of rafts between since 2013, each time making design changes so the next set of self-bailing rafts and catarafts will be tougher and longer-lasting. All rafts/catarafts have little threat of air leaks because all air seams are welded rather than glued. The 2022+ models have super strong PVC material (1300D 32*30; as tough as Maravia and Sotar), Leifield C7 valves (the most durable and the easiest to use), laced-in floors (quicker draining and easy to replace), D-rings are stitched/welded (so never come off), and all seams welded so there is never delamination. Rafts come standard with drop-stitch floors and USCG serial numbers. We're so confident in the product that new rafts/catarafts for personal use come with a warranty of 3 years on manufacturer defects on air seams and material.
Some rafts are in stock. Older used models or blems may be available at discounted rates. Standard colors are blue or gray (though other colors may be available using a lighter 2000D PVC material). Prices below indicate drop-stitch floor. [I-beam floor reduces cost by ~$300]. If interested, please inquire.
RAFT DETAILS (4.5 m = 14.8 ft self-bailer):
- 4.5 m long (14.8'); 220 cm wide (85") wide
- 4 air chambers on main tubes + floor chamber + 3 thwarts
- 56cm (22") diameter main tubes
- Leifield C7 type valves (very easy to use)
- super strong 0.9 mm PVC; 1300D 32*30 ; as strong as SOTAR
- reinforcing layer at frame chafer and extra thick PVC on bottom
- welded air seams which never come undone like glued seams
- welded D-rings raft material will fail before D-rings delaminate
- laced-in floor quicker draining; can replace floor easily
- rapid thwart attachments for all thwarts;
- 20 D-rings (12 around sides; 6 on inside)
- drop stitch floor - lowers weight; no pressure relief valve needed - 57 kg (132 lbs: 90 lbs main tubes + 32 lbs floor + 10 lbs 2 thwarts)
- 3 yr warranty on manufacturer defects (air seams, material)
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A photo of the 2017 model 4.5 m raft is above.
See PHOTO GALLERY of the 4.5m raft
See PHOTO GALLERY of the 5.0m cataraft
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ORDERING INFO:
To order, send a message indicating your interest, what size and color you're interested in, and where you live (for shipping estimate). Some rafts are in stock in various locations and there sometimes are blems or older models offered at discount. The standard colors we stock are blue and gray, but for the lighter "recreational" line, we have many colors available (red, yellow, orange, green). All rafts come with a small repair kit.
If ordering a custom raft, 50% payment must be made for the batch that will arrive in spring. Once rafts arrive, they will be shipped to your nearest airport (shipping charges vary) or to your address (lower weights).
When ready to confirm your order, make your PAYMENT.
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5.0m self-bailer |
4.5m self-bailer |
4.0m self-bailer |
3.0m self-bailer |
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5.0m cataraft |
4.5m cataraft |
4.0m cataraft |
raft length |
5.0 m (16.4') |
4.5 m (14.8') |
4.0 m (13.1') |
3.0 m (9.9') |
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5.0 m (16.4') |
4.5 cm (14.7') |
4.0 cm (13.0') |
raft width |
220 cm (87") |
220 cm (85") |
190 cm (75") |
150 cm (59") |
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64 cm (25") |
60 cm (23") |
56 cm (21") |
tube diameter |
56 cm (22") |
56 cm (22") |
50 cm (20") |
45 cm (18") |
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64 cm (25") |
60 cm (23") |
56 cm (21") |
# D-rings |
16 (12 out; 4 in) |
16 (12 out; 4 in) |
12 (10 out; 2 in) |
10 (8 out; 2 in) |
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16 (8 per tube) |
16 (8 per tube) |
12 (6 per tube) |
# thwarts included |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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- |
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# thwart attachments |
3 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
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footcups |
not included |
not included |
not included |
not included |
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not included |
not included |
not included |
material strength |
1300D 32*30 |
1300D 32*30 |
1300D 32*30 |
1300D 32*30 |
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1300D 32*30 |
1300D 32*30 |
1300D 32*30 |
weight (with 2 thwarts) |
66 kg (146 lbs) |
60 kg (130 lbs) |
50 kg (110 lbs) |
39 kg (90lb) |
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19 kg (42lb)X2 |
17 kg (36lb)X2 |
15 kg (33lb)X2 |
frame width (c-to-c*) |
~168 cm (66") |
~167 cm (66") |
~142 cm (56") |
~120cm (47") |
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~180 cm (72") |
~170 cm (66") |
~152 cm (60") |
frame length (max) |
<230 cm (90") |
<202 cm (78") |
<150 cm (60") |
TBD |
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~300 cm (10') |
~270 cm (9') |
~250 cm (8.5') |
inside width |
110 cm (42") |
104 cm (42") |
90 cm (36") |
TBD |
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<110 cm (43") |
<100 cm (39") |
<90 cm (35") |
packed size |
55X60X90cm |
45X60X90cm |
50X50X80cm |
50X50X60cm |
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40X60X64cm |
40X55X60cm |
35X50X56cm |
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price (2020) |
$3800 |
$3400 |
$3000 |
$1800 |
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$1800 |
$1600 |
$1300 |
shipping |
~$160 (TBD*) |
~$140 (TBD) |
~$120 (TBD) |
~$100 (TBD) |
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~$80 (TBD) |
~$60 (TBD) |
~$60 (TBD) |
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*c-to-c = center of lateral tube to center of lateral tube
*TBD = To Be Determined (shipping for very heavy packages like 4.5m and 5.0m rafts may be limited to large airports)
If pre-ordering a raft, several custom features are available, including:
- collision band around the outside (extra $200) - if you want that extra protection against punctures/blows from hitting sharp walls/rocks
- drop-stitch floor (extra $300) - less maintenance as no pressure-relief valve required; never have the bulging floor from blown I-beam
- footcups (extra $30 each) - if you wish extra D-rings or foot-cups or different placement
ORDER NOW!
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New 4.5m self-bailer light blue color. |
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New 5.0 m cataraft tube pair |
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Various 5.0m rafts on the Bolivia expeditions (SanPedro-Grande). |
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I-beam floor is standard (with 1.75 psi pressure-relief valve) ; drop-stitch floor increases the price $300 on any self-bailer. |
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