How much is a raft frame?
Raft frame base prices: 3 bay – $1,900, 4 bay – $2100. Cataraft frame base prices: 3 bay – $2,500 4 bay – $2,700 (cataraft frames include a rigid floor for the rower’s footwell bay). Base prices are for frames < 96”. Larger frames are available for an additional cost.
How wide should my raft frame be?
Most 16′ rafts take a 72” frame, and that should work fine on your boat. Extra side board room, and will fit pretty much any 16′ raft, whether you replace your boat, or sell your frame someday. I have a 14’er, with 66” from center of tube, to center of tube, and I run a 72” frame, and it works great. All of this.
What are raft frames made out of?
Step 1: Material Required. The following items are needed for a complete raft frame: galvanized steel pipe, QuickFit clamps, oar mounts, oar locks, and oar lock springs. We are using QuickFit clamps from www.frontierplay.com and galvanized steel from Home Depot wich is used to build chain link fences.
Where are star rafts made?
SOTAR works almost exclusively with urethane and specializes in well made custom boats. Their factory is in Southern Oregon, which is convenient for Oregon and California boaters. Six year warranty. 4.
What size oars for 10.5 raft?
General Rule of Thumb
| Cataraft Length (ft.) | Oar Length (ft.) |
|---|---|
| 12 | 8.5-9.5 |
| 14 | 9-10 |
| 16 | 9.5-10.5 |
How long should my raft oars be?
The frame width of the raft will largely determine your needed oar length.
| Raft Frame Width, Inches | Recommended Oar Length, Feet |
|---|---|
| 60 | 8-9 |
| 66 | 9-10 |
| 72 | 10-11 |
Where are NRS frames made?
Moscow, Idaho
We make the frames right here at our Moscow, Idaho facility, so custom modifications and special requests can easily be done for you.
Are NRS rafts good?
They’re a great value but tend to not be as durable and well made as the American-made rafts. 1. NRS offers a huge variety of boat styles made from a variety of materials. Their warranty is between 1-10 years depending on the material and style of boat.
Where are Saturn rafts made?
Korea
SATURN Our SATURN boats are made by a major manufacturer of inflatable boats in Korea.
What length oars for 14 raft?
An average rower with a 14′ raft and 66″ tower width might choose 10′ oars for a light day trip. But fully loaded the boat may support 9.5 foot oars. If you can spoil yourself with different sized oars, you can adjust accordingly.
Is Star made by NRS?
In 2017, NRS acquired the STAR brand with the commitment to continue STAR’s legacy.
Where are NRS rafts manufactured?
Most of these brands are made from PVC in China or Mexico so the prices are much more affordable. They’re a great value but tend to not be as durable and well made as the American-made rafts. 1. NRS offers a huge variety of boat styles made from a variety of materials.
What size oars for a 14 foot row boat?
9-10
General Rule of Thumb
| Cataraft Length (ft.) | Oar Length (ft.) |
|---|---|
| 12 | 8.5-9.5 |
| 14 | 9-10 |
| 16 | 9.5-10.5 |
How long should a raft flip line be?
75 feet of line is a good length—any longer line is hard to throw and any shorter doesn’t go far enough for most rescue scenarios.