Tributary

Tributary HD Self-Bailing Rafts

AIRE-designed self-bailing rafts from a 9.5 ft paddle boat to a 16 ft expedition hauler, plus strap-in thwarts.

For swiftwater teams and guide services

Bladders Inside, Welded PVC Outside

Every Tributary HD raft puts urethane AIREcell air chambers inside a fully welded PVC skin. If a chamber is damaged, you open the outer skin to reach it, rather than patching the hull itself. Leafield C7 valves and a fast-draining self-bailing floor round it out.

9.5 HD9.5 HD9 ft 8 in, 4 chambers12 HD12 HD12 ft 2 in, 6 chambers16 HD16 HD16 ft 4 in, 22 in. tubesHD Strap-In ThwartHD Strap-In ThwartLeafield C7 valve
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These are whitewater rafts. AIRE lists no rescue or NFPA rating for them; train your crew on the boat before using it at a call. Compare the rafts.

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Which Tributary Raft Fits Your Team?

The Tributary HD rafts we carry, side by side. Click a raft for full specs.

RaftLength x widthTube diameterChambers / weightUse
Tributary 9.5 HD9 ft 8 in x 5 ft 3 in18 in.4 / 78 lbPaddle only, R2 or R3 crew
Tributary 12 HD12 ft 2 in x 6 ft 1 in18 in.6 / 104 lb4-5 person paddle team
Tributary 13 HD13 ft 3 in x 6 ft 6 in19 in.7 / 130 lb7-8 paddlers or a rowing frame
Tributary 14 HD14 ft 3 in x 6 ft 10 in20 in.7 / 136 lbPaddle crew or oar rig with gear
Tributary 16 HD16 ft 4 in x 7 ft 2 in22 in.7 / 170 lbHeavy loads, big crews

Specs are as AIRE lists them for Tributary HD rafts. Chamber counts include the thwarts that come standard.

Tributary FAQ

  • Who makes Tributary rafts?

    Tributary is AIRE's raft line. AIRE says Tributary boats are built to the same standards as AIRE boats, and they share AIRE's construction: urethane AIREcell bladders inside a PVC outer skin.

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  • Are Tributary rafts rescue boats?

    They are whitewater rafts, not certified rescue craft; AIRE lists no rescue or NFPA rating for them. Swiftwater and flood teams can use them as paddle or rowing platforms, but train your crew on the boat first.

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  • Which Tributary size should we get?

    The 9.5 HD is a paddle-only boat for an R2 or R3 crew. The 12 HD fits a 4-5 person paddle team, the 13 HD fits 7-8 paddlers or a rowing frame, the 14 HD runs a paddle crew or an oar rig with gear, and the 16 HD carries heavy loads and big crews.

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  • Can I add seats to a Tributary raft?

    Yes. The Tributary HD Strap-In Raft Thwart is made from the same PVC as the rafts, has a Leafield C7 valve, and sits high so paddlers can dig in. The piano hinge floor lacing gives many places to strap it. Choose the size that matches your raft.

    HD Strap-In Thwart

  • What is the warranty on Tributary rafts?

    AIRE lists a Tributary 5-year limited warranty on its Tributary HD rafts; that is separate from AIRE's 10-year warranty on AIRE-brand boats. The Public Safety Store is an authorized Tributary dealer, so send us your order number and we'll help with any claim.

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  • Where can I buy Tributary?

    You can buy Tributary at The Public Safety Store, For the Brave Behind the Badge, a firefighter-owned store and an authorized Tributary dealer. We carry the Tributary 9.5, 12, 13, 14 and 16 HD self-bailing rafts and the Tributary HD strap-in raft thwart. Every order is backed by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns.

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