AlpackaRaft’s self-bailer and whitewater deck models use a two-piece floor system that differs from standard open deck packrafts.
The system consists of a seat (rear component) and a foot brace (front component) that together cover the full cockpit floor. If either component is damaged, lost, or needs to be added, you need the right part for your specific model.
This guide covers how the system works and which components to order.
How the Two-Piece Floor System Works
A self-bailing floor drains water automatically through mesh. But it also means the floor is in contact with cold water — and so are your feet, unless the floor system is in place.
The inflatable seat and foot brace fill the cockpit with air volume, creating three benefits:
- Feet and seat stay out of the water
- Buoyancy increases
- Cold insulation improves — particularly significant in cold-water paddling
Rear (seat) + front (foot brace) = full cockpit coverage.
Component 1: 3/4 Length Seat (rear)
The seat is the rear component. It inserts into the seat sleeve to create the paddler’s seating surface and fill the back half of the cockpit floor.
Size Compatibility
Check your boat’s size before ordering.
| Size | Compatible models |
|---|---|
| Small | Gnarwhal Small, Wolverine Small (all years) |
| Medium | Gnarwhal Medium, Wolverine Medium, Classic Small |
| Large | Gnarwhal Large, Wolverine Large, Classic Medium |
| XL | Gnarwhal XL, Wolverine XL, Classic L |
| XXL | Mule, Gnarmule |
※ Valkyrie and Mage use the Whitewater Race Seat, not this component — see below.
Component 2: Self-Bailing Foot Brace (front)
The foot brace is the front component. It attaches to the strap plate on the seat sleeve and fills the forward section of the cockpit floor.
Compatible Models
Compatible with all single-person self-bailer models equipped with a seat sleeve.
Confirmed compatible:
- Gnarwhal — all models
- Wolverine — all models (discontinued)
- Nar-Mule — all models (discontinued)
- Classic — self-bailer versions
- Caribou — self-bailer versions
- Mule — self-bailer versions
- Self-Bailing Foot Brace — Packraft Hokkaido Web Shop
Component 3: Whitewater Race Seat (Valkyrie and Mage only)
The Valkyrie and Mage attach the seat via race tabs on the inner hull wall — not a seat sleeve. These models require the dedicated WW Race Seat rather than the 3/4 Length Seat.
By Model — What to Order
| Model | Seat | Foot Brace |
|---|---|---|
| Gnarwhal (S/M/L/XL) | 3/4 Length Seat (matching size) | Self-Bailing Foot Brace |
| Mule / Gnarmule | 3/4 Length Seat (XXL) | Self-Bailing Foot Brace |
| Classic SB | 3/4 Length Seat (matching size) | Self-Bailing Foot Brace |
| Caribou SB | 3/4 Length Seat (matching size) | Self-Bailing Foot Brace |
| Valkyrie | WW Race Seat | Contact us |
| Mage | WW Race Seat | Contact us |
Topping Up Air After Tempering
Both the seat and foot brace are inflatable. Cold water causes the air inside to contract after tempering. The Pack-A-Pump Adapter lets you top up both components from the seat without stepping out of the boat.
→ AlpackaRaft Pack-A-Pump Adapter
Out of Stock — What to Do
Backorder fulfillment through overseas order is available, but we process orders in batches. Sign up for restock notification on each product page, or contact us to discuss timing.
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