156R

The 156R is an all-purpose, expedition sized raft and the most popular of our bigger raft designs. It’s not too small for the Grand Canyon and not too large for the occasional paddle raft party trip down your favorite big river. It’s an especially popular outfitter raft because of its tried and true reputation.

What makes the AIRE 156R special?

Large Tubes: With a 22″ tube diameter all the way around the boat, the 156R has classic raft handling with extra stability in big water.
Long Waterline: We’ve designed the 156R to have a long waterline and it tracks like it. Point it in a direction, give it some gas and it will stay on course.
Carrying Capacity: The 156R can handle a sizeable 3-bay frame, a pile of gear, and an extra passenger or two. The 156R is a comfortable, convenient raft for those who like to row from one big beach to the next.

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.

156R Wireframe (229 KB)

Owner's Manual (3 MB)

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

Most items will be shipped within 2-3 business days. Any individual item over 150lbs will ship via freight, please call for a quote.

AIRE 156R / raft

LENGTH	15' 9"
WIDTH	7' 1"
WEIGHT	132 LBS.
TUBE DIAMETER	22"
BOW RISE	11"
STERN RISE	9"
2" WATERLINE	130"
INTERIOR WIDTH (CENTER)	41"
INTERIOR DEPTH (CENTER)	14"
VALVE TYPE	LEAFIELD
BASE FABRIC DENIE	1670 PVC
MATERIAL WEIGHT, OZ. PER SQ. YARD	37 OZ
AIRECELL MATERIAL	URETHANE
NUMBER OF CHAMBERS	4
NUMBER OF HANDLES	4
NUMBER OF D-RINGS	14
SELF BAILING	YES
WARRANTY	AIRE 10 YEAR NO FAULT WARRANTY