Boat design and hull shapes

Coaming

Also: cockpit rim, coaming

The coaming is the stiffened rim of the cockpit. The spray skirt is stretched over it.

On packrafts, the coaming is usually stiffened by an inserted rod, for example on the MRS Nomad, Alligator and Barracuda or Nortik. The Packrafting Store points out that on some MRS boats the coaming comes untensioned from the factory and the cords must be retightened so the skirt holds.

Sources and further reading

• Packrafting Store: open and decked boats compared
• Packrafting Store: product and usage FAQ

Research as of 13 Nov 2026. We have marked manufacturer information as such.