Description:
A 13 ft 9 inch raft with extra cargo space and a lively ride. The NRS E-139D Dodger XL Self-Bailing Raft (NRS item 85253.01) uses a diminishing-tube design, with 19 inch side tubes that taper to 17.5 inches at the bow and stern, for wave punching and extra room inside. Rowed or paddled, it is a practical size for guide services, outfitters and river teams that want a mid-size boat. Browse more rescue boats and boards.
Features
- Diminishing tubes and lower rocker: 19 inch side tubes taper to 17.5 inches for more cargo room and easier paddling, and the lower rocker gives a wider view from the boat.
- Seven end-panel design: opens up more cargo room in the bow and stern compartments.
- Heavy-duty Pennel Orca material: highly resistant to abrasion, chemicals and UV, with reinforced side tubes and floor to armor the boat in low water and against rocks and beaches.
- Four main tube air chambers: add security in an emergency.
- Self-bailing floor: quick-draining holes empty water on their own, so nobody has to bail with a bucket.
- 14 D-rings (2 inch) and 6 handles: give plenty of points for rigging, carrying and launching.
- Leafield C7 valves: make inflation and deflation of the tubes, thwarts and floor easy, and a Leafield A6 pressure relief valve protects the floor.
- BAT thwart system: the Batten Attachment Thwart system lets you add or remove thwarts for a paddle crew or a rowing frame.
Specifications
- Series: Expedition
- Length: 13' 9"
- Width: 6' 7"
- Weight: 139 lbs.
- Tube diameter: 19" (diminishing to 17.5" at the ends)
- Air chambers: 8
- Thwarts: 3
- Bow kick / stern kick: 28" / 28"
- Valves: Leafield C7; Leafield A6 pressure relief valve on the floor
- Material: Pennel Orca; tube 48/1670, floor 48/1670 (weight/denier)
- D-rings: 14; handles: 6
- Center compartment width: 40"
- Suggested NRS frame width: 60"; maximum frame length: 76"
- Flat area length: 68"
- Self-bailing: Yes; repair kit: included
- Warranty: 10 years retail, 6 years commercial
Boats are hand built, so measurements on an individual boat can vary from the design specs by up to +/- 2 inches. Check your boat if a measurement is critical.
Sizes & options
Colors: Alpin Blue, Neptune Gray. Every option is the same boat; only the color changes.
Questions about the E-139D Dodger XL raft
How many people does the NRS E-139D Dodger XL carry?
With all three thwarts installed, the Dodger XL easily takes 8-9 paddlers. The BAT system lets you add or remove thwarts for a paddle crew or a rowing frame.
How many air chambers does the NRS E-139D Dodger XL have?
The spec table lists 8 air chambers in total. The main tube is divided into four chambers for added security in an emergency, and the tubes, thwarts and floor inflate through Leafield C7 valves, with a Leafield A6 pressure relief valve protecting the floor.
Can the NRS E-139D Dodger XL be rowed with a frame?
Yes. The BAT (Batten Attachment Thwart) system lets you remove thwarts to make room for a rowing frame. Specs call for a 60" suggested NRS frame width, with a maximum frame length of 76" and a flat area length of 68". Frame side rails can safely run partway onto the first up-kick panels, which is why both lengths are listed.
What is the NRS E-139D Dodger XL made of, and what is the warranty?
It is built from heavy-duty Pennel Orca, 48/1670 weight/denier in the tubes and 48/1670 in the floor, with reinforced side tubes and floor. A repair kit is included. NRS backs it with a 10-year retail warranty and a 6-year commercial warranty.
Is the NRS E-139D Dodger XL flame resistant?
No. The NRS E-139D Dodger XL is a whitewater raft. It is not flame resistant and is not rated for fire or high-heat use, so keep it away from open flame and hot surfaces.
Where can I buy the NRS E-139D Dodger XL Self-Bailing Raft?
Right here. The Public Safety Store is an authorized NRS dealer. Outfitting a rescue team or need help with sizing? 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 Toluene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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.
