Description:
Plays like a 13 footer, works like a 14 footer. The NRS E-136 Self-Bailing Raft (NRS item 85040.01) combines aggressive rocker with a wide stance, so it is lively but dependable in rapids. Its 20 inch tubes and 6 foot 6 inch width make it very stable, and the 30 inch rocker rides over waves, a solid choice for swiftwater teams and guides who carry crews and gear. Compare more rescue boats and rafts.
Features
- 6-8 paddlers: with the optional third thwart.
- 20 inch tubes, 6 ft 6 in wide: very stable in rapids.
- 30 inch rocker: rides over waves like a playboat.
- Pennel Orca material: heavy-duty 48/1670 fabric that is super abrasion-, chemical- and UV-resistant.
- Reinforced tubes and floor: armor the raft in low water against boulders and beaches.
- Four main tube chambers: seven air chambers in all for extra security in an emergency.
- 14 stainless 2 inch D-rings and 6 handles: make rigging and launching the E-136 quick.
- Leafield C7 valves: easy inflation and deflation of the tubes, thwarts and floor, with a Leafield A6 Pressure Relief Valve protecting the floor.
Specifications
- Series: Expedition
- Length: 13' 6"
- Width: 6' 6"
- Weight: 134 lbs.
- Tube Diameter: 20"
- Number of Thwarts: 2
- Bow Kick: 30"
- Stern Kick: 30"
- Number of Air Chambers: 7
- Valve Type: Leafield - C7
- Self Bailing: Yes
- Type of Material: Pennel Orca
- Weight/Denier of Tube Material: 48/1670
- Weight/Denier of Floor Material: 48/1670
- Number of D-rings: 14
- Number of Handles: 6
- Center Compartment Width: 38"
- Suggested NRS Frame Width: 60"
- Maximum Frame Length: 73"
- Repair Kit: Yes
- Warranty: 10 Years Retail, 6 Years Commercial
NRS and STAR boats are hand built, so measurements on an individual boat can vary from the design specs by up to +/- 2". Treat these as guidelines and measure your boat if a dimension is critical.
Sizes & options
Colors: Alpin Blue, Artic Gray, Etna Red, Neptune Gray.
Questions about the NRS E-136
How many people does the E-136 hold?
It accommodates 6-8 paddlers with the optional third thwart.
How big and heavy is it?
13' 6" long and 6' 6" wide with 20" tubes. It weighs 134 lbs.
What frame fits the E-136?
The suggested NRS frame width is 60 inches, with a maximum frame length of 73 inches.
What warranty does an Expedition raft have?
10 years retail and 6 years commercial.
Is the NRS E-136 flame resistant?
No. It is a Pennel Orca whitewater raft. It is not flame resistant, not rated for fire or high-heat use and not firefighting PPE.
Where can I buy the NRS E-136 Self-Bailing Raft?
Right here. The Public Safety Store is an authorized NRS dealer. Outfitting a rescue team or choosing between raft sizes? Contact us. Every order is covered by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns.
California Proposition 65 warning: This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. This product can expose you to Toluene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
