AIRE 146DD  Self-Bailing Raft

AIRE 146DD Self-Bailing Raft

AIRE 146DD Self-Bailing Raft

         
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The most versatile size in the DD line. The 146DD has enough storage space for extended expeditions, yet it’s small enough to run as a seven-person paddle boat and squeeze down the low water runs.
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146DD

The AIRE 146DD Whitewater Raft is the latest addition to the DD Raft Series! It’s also the most versatile size in the line. The 146DD has enough storage space for extended expeditions, yet it’s small enough to run as a seven-person paddle boat and squeeze down the low water runs. If you’re looking for a go everywhere – do everything boat, look no further than the 146DD.

What makes the AIRE 146DD special?

  • Interior Space: The 146DD has more interior storage space than the 156D. Feel free to load it down. It can take it.
  • Diminished Bow and Stern Tubes: 20.5” side tubes neck down to 15” at the bow and stern. They are great for slicing through waves and contribute to the 146DD’s spacious interior.
  • Wide Beam: The 146DD is wider than any of our other 14’+ boats, giving you extra stability in rough water.
  • Expedition Performance: The 146DD is ready to perform even when carrying a load.

SELF-BAILING RAFT - FLOOR SYSTEMS

Two different types of self-bailing floor pockets are available for all AIRE brand rafts.
The Regular Floor Pocket comes standard with all AIRE rafts while the Sealed Floor Pocket is optional ($620).

The Regular Floor Pocket (RFP)

HOW IT’S BUILT:
The (RFP) is constructed by sewing the PVC floor top and bottom to a zipper
along the perimeter edge of the floor pocket.
An air floor AIREcell is placed inside the pocket which keeps the floor rigid and
buoyant.
Drain holes are built into the bottom of the floor pocket.


DESIGN ADVANTAGES:
Aids in tracking and stability.
While on the river, water will enter the drain holes and add ballast to the boat.
This extra ballast creates a low center of gravity which helps the raft ‘stick’ to
the water and can sometimes help prevent a flip.


RECOMMENDED FOR:
This design comes standard with all our rafts.
Great choice for paddle rafts of all size

 

 

 

The Sealed Floor Pocket (SFP)


HOW IT’S BUILT:
The (SFP) is constructed by welding the PVC floor top and bottom together along
the perimeter to form a waterproof pocket.
1 watertight zipper is installed on the floor top to access the air floor AIREcell.
3 valves are installed. The inflation valve, the pressure relief valve and a burp valve
that relieves air pressure caught between the AIREcell and the floor pocket.


DESIGN ADVANTAGES:
The SFP does not take on any water to ballast, this will make the raft slightly faster
and more responsive in whitewater.
Owners don’t have to wait a couple minutes at the take out for water to drain out
of the raft floor pocket.
No need to rinse out the floor pocket after trips down silty rivers.


RECOMMENDED FOR:
Good choice for rowing large, gear hauling rafts.
Rivers that require portages.
The SFP is a good option when mostly running silty rivers.

*Floors do not come installed – call 801-455-5450 to add an install (additional fee) to your order.

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including DEHP which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

 

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