Mad Cow oar towers for raft frames.

$200 each

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NOTE! The trailer in the front of the frame is sold separately.

This raft frame is constructed with aluminum pipe and smooth deck plate. Smooth deck plate allows for ease of gluing foam on the plates. The standard size fits two dry boxes and a cooler, comes with side rails and oarlock stands, and can be easily broken down. Frames have multiple cutouts for excellent strap down options and suspended floor addition. Cutouts align with floor and floor includes cutouts for securing captain's boxes (all pieces work together so you are able to upgrade one step at a time). Custom raft frames are also available. Contact us for more information!

Stock lengths: 75", 78", 82", 84", 86". Any width.

Add foot bar: + $50

Powder coating: + $550
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Now available in a variety of colors. The frames must go through the powder coat process two times because the sliders need to be moved after the first coat of paint and baking in the oven then recoated where the sliders were the first time around. Note: moving the sliders does leave some small imperfections in the paint.

Frame cost + $550 for powder coating a standard raft frame. Contact us for pricing on powder coating other frames or components.

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Raft frame and box package includes:

Mad Cow Metal Works 4-Bay Raft Frame

Mad Cow Metal Works 4-bay raft frames were originally designed to be flown into remote roadless areas so our frames come apart by pulling 4 pins. This design is so well liked that we make only take down frames, which is really nice when no trailer is available for transporting and storage space at home is scarce. Our raft frames include plenty of cutouts on the sides for securing your extra oar and tying your frame down to your raft and your raft down to your trailer. Frames also include slots down the middle of the diamond plate for attaching our personal boxes--Molly box and Hollywood box with fishing tray. Our 1/8” diamond plate provides very good traction and stability and great place for kids and dogs to hang out. Smooth deck plate is also available. We use 1-1/4” aluminum pipe for all of our work, nominal od is 1-5/8”

Two Dry Boxes (price based off standard 36” box)

Our dry boxes are built with 10gauge (.100) aluminum sheet, robust can-jar latches, full-length stainless steel hinges, spring-loaded handles, 1″ slots in tabs for easy strap down, and rubber gaskets. These boxes are perfect for rafting, ATVs, trucks, and any other use you can imagine. Mad Cow dry boxes are water resistant and built to last. We offer standard and custom sizes (maximum box length is 45″). Call for pricing on custom sizes. Check out our personal size Molly box and Hollywood Box and trays.

This package can be upgraded to our Federally approved IGBC bear resistant food storage box “Brutus box”. IGBC boxes are becoming required in many state parks, national parks, national forest areas, river systems and areas where black bears, grizzly bears and polar bears are common--in both the U.S., Canada and Northern Territories. IGBC approved max length box is 40”. IGBC boxes come with locks.

Package price includes:

• Standard raft frame (up to 86” long x 74” wide)
• Two 36” standard dry boxes (not powder coated)

Upgrade to IGBC bear resistant boxes: $3000 (standard raft frame and 2 36" IGBC boxes)

These items can be shipped.

Additional Options:

• Seating pads that snap rivet to the box lids
• Gear Caddies that rivet to the inside of the lid
• Powder coating frame and/or boxes
• Add foot bar: + $50
• Custom size boxes
• Alternate dry box sizes: 28″, 32″, 34″, 36″, 38″, 40″ or 44″ (call for package pricing)

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The Mad Cow Metal Works Trailer Table is an addition to our Standard Raft Frame that is designed to fit behind the main frame and give an extra full bay for longer trips. It is constructed out of aluminum pipe and diamond plate, with a hanging bag.   Our 1/8” Diamond plate makes for very good traction and stability. Smooth deck plate can also be requested. We use 1-1/4” aluminum pipe for all of our work, nominal od is 1-5/8”

Our trailer comes as a Drop Top with a bag, this is the ideal spot to store items that can get wet and free up much needed space in your dry boxes.  It is uniquely set up for quick access to life jackets, kids toys, air pumps, propane bottles, sandals, water jugs, dry bags, trash storage, etc.. Instead of the diamond plate top being welded to the bar (as in our standard Drop Top Trailer), it is a removable table top for lunch breaks and camping.

The Drop Top Trailer Table is custom made for your bay opening, making it a convenient way to have a table in a size that is non-intrusive to the rest of the boat. We machine in slots so you strap the table to the second bar in and works just like a regular drop top but you remove the straps and set up your table. It comes with two finger holes for lifting and framing on the bottom to hold it securely between your frame edges and tubes.

The framing on the bottom is designed so all four legs, which store in your bag, slide into slots on the bottom and all four legs are spread at angles for stability, much more stable then vertical straight legs. We make the legs to your specs for the height or make the legs our standard kitchen box height, either 30 or 36”, most are built 36”.

The rear bends of the trailer are bent to the general shape and angle of your tubes or your dimensions. The drop top trailer table should open front for strapping to the rear.

Trailer “front” straps to the back of the main frame and the trailer “rear” straps to your D rings.

Our Trailer bags are made with a product the industry calls “Superman Mesh” for the bottom and a vinyl/canvas blend for the sides and has 8-12 straps with cam buckles, super bomber construction.

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The Mad Cow Metal Works Trailer is an addition to our Standard Raft Frame that is designed to fit behind the main frame and give an extra full bay for longer trips. It is constructed out of aluminum pipe and diamond plate, with a hanging bag.   Our 1/8” Diamond plate makes for very good traction and stability. Smooth deck plate can also be requested. We use 1-1/4” aluminum pipe for all of our work, nominal od is 1-5/8”

Our trailer comes as a Drop Top with a bag, this is the ideal spot to store items that can get wet and free up much needed space in your dry boxes.  It is uniquely set up for quick access to life jackets, kids toys, air pumps, propane bottles, sandals, water jugs, dry bags, trash storage, etc..

The rear bends of the Trailer are bent to the general shape and angle of your tubes or your dimensions. Drop top can be strapped to open front or rear and comes with two finger holes for lifting and strapping down when going through rough water or transporting. Opening direction must be stated when ordering.

Trailer “front” straps to the back of the main raft frame and the trailer “rear” straps to your D rings.

Our Trailer bags are made with a product the industry calls “Superman Mesh” for the bottom and a vinyl/canvas blend for the sides and has 8-12 straps with cam buckles, super bomber construction.

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The Mad Cow Metal Works Drop Top Table is an addition to our Standard Raft Frame that is generally used in the front bay of your raft frame instead of a dry box.  It works great for families or day cruisers. The Drop Top is uniquely set up for quick access to life jackets, kids toys, air pumps, propane bottles, sandals etc. Instead of the diamond plate top being welded to the second bar (as in our standard Drop Top), it is a removable table top for lunch breaks and camping.

The Drop Top Table is custom made for your bay opening, making it a convenient way to have a table in a size that is non-intrusive to the rest of the boat. We machine in slots so you strap the table to the second bar in and works just like a regular drop top but you remove the straps and set up your table. It comes with two finger holes for lifting and framing on the bottom to hold it securely between your frame edges and tubes. Drop tops are made to fit our frames, may fit other frames.

The framing on the bottom is designed so all four legs, which store in your bag, slide into slots on the bottom and all four legs are spread at angles for stability, much more stable then vertical straight legs. We make the legs to your specs for the height or make the legs our standard kitchen box height, either 30 or 36”, most are built 36”.

For the Drop Top Table we usually use 1/8” Diamond plate as it matches the rest of the frame, but smooth aluminum is available also. We use 1-1/4” aluminum pipe for all of our work, nominal od is 1-5/8”

Our Drop Top bags are made with a product the industry calls “Superman Mesh” for the bottom and a vinyl/canvas blend for the sides and has 8-12 straps with cam buckles, super bomber construction.

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The Mad Cow Metal Works Drop Top is an addition to our Standard Raft Frame that is generally used in the front bay of your raft frame instead of a dry box.  It works great for families or day cruisers. The Drop Top is uniquely set up for quick access to life jackets, kids toys, air pumps, propane bottles, sandals water jugs, dry bags, trash storage, etc. The diamond plate top is welded to the second bar in and comes with two finger holes for lifting or strapping down.  In 16” widths, it makes a comfortable seat or standing platform while fishing. 16” is the maximum width if you are going to be standing on it. Our 1/8” diamond plate provides very good traction and stability. Smooth deck plate can also be requested. Our Drop Top bags are made with a product the industry calls “Superman Mesh” for the bottom and a vinyl/canvas blend for the sides and has 8-12 straps with cam buckles, super bomber construction.

We sell our drop tops with an extra cross bar when you need to remove the drop top and use a box in its place. Drop tops are made to fit our frames, may fit other frames.

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Raft frame floors protect your raft’s floor and provide a solid platform for standing and stepping in and out. The Mad Cow Metal Works hanging raft frame floor is a welded aluminum pipe and diamond plate floor that typically sits in the captain’s bay. Our 1/8” diamond plate provides very good traction and stability. We use 1-1/4” aluminum pipe for all of our work, nominal od is 1-5/8”. The hanging floor attaches to the raft frame with cam straps allowing for height adjustment. Hanging raft frame floors have cutouts for strapping into the deck plate (from 4 to 8 cutouts depending on your boat/frame configuration). Strap locations take into account your dry box “tab” locations or other raft configurations.

We also make solid floors. We get about a 50-50 order rate on captain’s floors between solid or hanging. Captains’ floors can be made without us having your boat and they can be shipped (although it is always better for us to measure your boats dimensions). If it’s not possible to bring your raft in, please give us a call and we can walk you through measurements.

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Raft frame floors protect your raft’s floor and provide a solid platform for standing and stepping in and out. Mad Cow Metal Works custom solid raft frame floors are welded aluminum pipe and diamond plate and can be made in any size to match your frame/raft dimension. Our 1/8” diamond plate provides very good traction and stability. We use 1-1/4” aluminum pipe for all of our work, nominal od is 1-5/8”.

Our solid front floors are made with a solid connection (white water bar) from the floor up and over the top of the tube and straps off to the “D” ring. This provides a much sturdier way to stabilize your floor than a strap. We consider our solid floor a must for “stand up” fishing and all-around comfort. Front floors also come with a fishing lean bar.

Our solid captain’s floors are made with a solid connection from the floor up to the frame and can be easily removed by pulling out some pins. Solid captain's floors are attached with pipe and frame sliders, each slider is pinned to the four vertical bars for strength and the ability to easily take the floor out when not needed. Extra cutouts can be added and aluminum angle can be added for holding position of Captain's boxes.

Our solid rear floors are held up in the rear by a strap unless an anchor system is added.  With an anchor system, they are both mechanically tied together and easily removed by pulling out some pins. White water rear bars are available at additional cost.

Hinged trap doors can be added to floors for access to floor air valves, this setup requires a lot of extra work but is well worth it, especially if you have small children or dogs in your boat eliminating foot entrapment, cuts and abrasions due to large open cutouts in the floor.

We set up the bottom of our floors to be a minimum of 11/2-2” off of the raft floor which usually gives enough clearance when rolling over rocks.

Generally speaking, we need your boat in the shop to make front and rear floors due to the angles of the boat.

We also make hanging captain's floors.

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