How do you Connect two Raft Bases together?

[Lady Southwark]

I created one raft base (buoys) while holding a hammer and placed it on the sand. Selected a second raft base, whilst still in blue/white print and not clicking to complete the build, I hovered next to the first raft base. But the second base is not snapping into place and connecting itself to the first piece.
Neither base objects have a floor on top.

Question: What is the key command [PC] or action to get two raft base pieces to connect to each other?
Haven't found one video that clearly explains how to specifically do this. And been able to find the or a help section within the game that describes how to, either.
Thanks

[Gladi8er65]

To craft a bigger raft, you have to first make 1 base, then while the raft is in a flat spot (preferably in water) attach a second (and all subsequent) raft part via crafting menu and attach the "ghost" base onto the first base.... in otherwords you cannot fully craft separate bases and then connect them together,,, you have to ADD new bases onto the already made raft....

If the new raft base is not attaching then something is blocking it such as stone or plant... must be in an area with NO obstructions.... being on the sand might be what is blocking you.

[Lady Southwark]

Gladi thanks for your advice. So at minimum one base must have a floor attached on top of the base (making it a raft), in order for further bases to connect. Will have another try.

[Punkerich]

Originally posted by Lady Southwark:

Gladi thanks for your advice. So at minimum one base must have a floor attached on top of the base (making it a raft), in order for further bases to connect. Will have another try.

No, you don't need floors first to attach another base. Sometimes it's tricky bc of the terrain, here's what i do:
Say, i want to start with a 1x3 raft, 1 long, 3 wide. After building the first one i flip it on the side and start building 'upwards', so it's easy to attach the next 2 bases. Just watch directions when you flip it again, so you don't put it upside down.

[thomlovessue]

In addition to setting it on its side, you can prop the first base(s) on rocks so that the area for the new base is in midair.

[Buckshot]

Originally posted by thomlovessue:

In addition to setting it on its side, you can prop the first base(s) on rocks so that the area for the new base is in midair.

I usually use rocks or a stack of 2 crates works too.

[Gladi8er65]

Originally posted by Lady Southwark:

Gladi thanks for your advice. So at minimum one base must have a floor attached on top of the base (making it a raft), in order for further bases to connect. Will have another try.

No... putting floors on it makes no difference while building.... you could make your whole raft (all the base parts) without ever adding floors yet...adding floors only becomes important when you want to add other raft items such as sails, rudder, anchor. motor, shelves etc.

My point was that you need to have the area you are trying to attach to, free and clear of all obstacles, which means putting your raft base in deep enough water, or one of these other methods explained above ( up on rocks or on top of crates or anything else so that the side of the base you want to attach to, is suspended high enough that no obstacles block it.... as a general rule, placing the base on the beach(sand) often results in being unable to attach new bases to your raft.

[Lady Southwark]

Great, the rocks idea was useful. Thanks.

[Draconianknight]

this is a ridiculous set up. wasted materials after hours of gathering only to see that you cant attach parts to your raft. Call me when you come up with a better system

[NukeAJS]

Using crates as a kind of "jack" to set the bases on is a good idea if you're only working with raft bases/floors.

If you're working with a raft with an anchor ... just drop the anchor. The only downside to dropping the anchor and working on a raft is that the waves will affect how some pieces attach to it. For example, a crate shelf will visibly change position, up and down, as the raft bobs up and down. So, for adding thing like sails, anchors, shelves, rudder etc (anything that you attach to the raft itself -- so not bases or floors), it's probably best to drag it onto land so it doesn't bob up and down.

[Punkerich]

Am i the only one thinking 'flipping it on the side' would be the easiest way, no need for any additional necessities? I can build a 3x whatever raft complete with sail, rudder, anchor in one go, regardless of terrain, and just flip it back when i'm done... XD XD XD

[Shenji]

Originally posted by Punkerich:

Am i the only one thinking 'flipping it on the side' would be the easiest way, no need for any additional necessities? I can build a 3x whatever raft complete with sail, rudder, anchor in one go, regardless of terrain, and just flip it back when i'm done... XD XD XD

You are a genius, sir.

[935turbo]

The current in Stranded Deep flows 1 way. Find the side of your island where the current flows toward the shore and build your raft in the water there. The current will keep your raft from floating away while you build.