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Raft

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Children successfully test their raft, in Brixham harbour, south Devon, England. The raft is made from wooden poles, rope and blue barrels.
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A raft is a type of boat which floats by virtue of its own buoyancy rather than relying upon having a hull to keep water out.

See also rafting