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Hyside rafts
Hyside rafts, sold with custom Welfelt frames.
Welfelt Fabrication sells five Hyside raft models with custom frames. Raft prices keep going up, and a few units are left at the current 2025 price, so call before the next price increase.
- Hyside models5
- Prices listed2025
- Original frame fitsMini-Me · Mini-Max
- Max 12.0 framesPaddle Cat · Battle Cat
Models & 2025 prices
Five Hyside models at 2025 prices.
| Hyside model | Welfelt frame | 2025 price |
|---|---|---|
| Mini-Me | Original Welfelt frame | $3,090 |
| Mini-Max | Original Welfelt frame | $3,853 |
| Max 12.0 | Custom frames: Paddle Cat & Battle Cat | $4,603 |
| ThunderCat 14.0 | Ask us about frame options | $3,495 |
| Nimbus 12.0 | Ask us about frame options | $2,950 |
Raft prices are as listed for 2025 and keep going up. A few units are left at the current 2025 price. Call 970-874-5737 before the next price increase for current pricing and availability. Call for frame pricing with your raft; the cost of metal keeps going up and we're holding our frame prices as long as we can.
Pair it with a frame
Find the frame for your raft.
We sell Hyside rafts with custom frames. Here's which Welfelt frame goes with which boat.
Original Welfelt frame
The 14 lb, 5-piece frame of lightweight aluminum with stainless fittings and a honeycomb fiberglass bench seat fits the Hyside Mini-Me and Mini-Max.
Frame details Max 12.0Paddle Cat & Battle Cat
Custom made frames for the Max 12.0 raft: the Paddle Cat and the new Battle Cat. A front seat and a front seat-to-table conversion are also offered for the Max 12.0.
Max 12.0 frame prices ThunderCat 14.0 · Nimbus 12.0Ask us about frame options
Looking at the ThunderCat 14.0 or the Nimbus 12.0? Call or send a request and we'll talk through a frame for your boat.
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Tell us what you have in mind.
Call the shop, send an email, or use the request form. We'll talk through the project and what it will take to build it.