Ive also used 9 footers. Center Line Length: 14 Remember that the Missouri is a drift boat river. They should be in the shop by April 1. The self-bailing inflatable hull handles rocks and shallow water like a raft while tracking as stealthily as a traditional drift boat. If you live in the west, you probably first saw the uber-cool Diablo Chupacabra SOT/SUP at Headhunters. NRS Clearwater Drifter.https://www.nrs.com/product/16402/nrs-clearwater-drifter-boatGreat boat, we just dont have the time to use it, and could use the space. A rigid transom in the stern allows you to attach a small outboard motor. Watch and wade with us as we chase bonefish on the sand flats of the Bahamas and tag them on the grass flats of the Keys. From the why the hell didnt I think of that file, urethane paints for urethane-encapsulated rafts via Angling Trade. My loss is your gain. Heres what he recently had to say about the boat in an email . Subscriber Services. These were used as program boards through Camp Bighorn and were taken good care of and stored inside our gear shop. But we do love it so. A high rocker in the bow and stern shorten the waterline to help you track fish, anchor the boat, and ride over waves. The dimples create a layer of turbulence that envelopes the hull and reduces drag through the water so you can row more effortlessly. 17 long. 14, I dont remember how wide, approx 250#. The NRS Freestone inflatable drift boat - Riverboat Works For a fly shop owner, its pretty rare that you ask for a company to change something, then actually see it (not that they changed it based solely on me, Im sure more than a few guides requested a smaller version). A heavy-duty rub rail on the gunwales protects high-wear areas. NRS Clearwater Drifter reviews and deals for sale refresh results with search filters open search menu. These stations include swiveling angler seats, diamond plate decks for handling catches, and thigh hooks with stripping baskets for your convenience. The three-chamber design and frame ensure it will keep floating and rowing even if an air chamber is compromised. This dry fly can be tied to match any mayfly. By providing this information, you are opting to receive email communications from nrs.com and agreeing that you have read our privacy & cookie policies. You can easily disassemble the modular frame and roll up the deflated hull for convenient transport and storage. Exceeding this will interfere with the self-bailing feature. I wouldnt do it daily, but it would be no big deal at the beginning of a 3-4 day trip. For rowers, there is an extra-sturdy adjustable foot brace, and a quick-adjusting seat system that helps you easily distribute the weight in the boat for easy rowing. Would prefer to keep the trailer but will sell if needed. Inflatable Boats for sale in Green, Oregon - Facebook It really is a hard boat when inflated. Weight when assembled? INCLUDES Retail $6k+. Stay up to date on new arrivals, email exclusives, sales and more. Best Inflatable Fishing Boats - Top Picks for 2021 - InflatableBoater.com This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Flycraft vs Watermaster Bruin | The North American Fly Fishing Forum Learn to tie Barr's Damsel with master tier Charlie Craven. A rigid transom in the stern allows you to attach a small outboard motor. Falling for the Freestone Drifter | Duct Tape Diaries | NRS Nice quick read with some useful reminders to keep the AIS scourge out of your boat. Anchor System (line & anchor not included) The NRS Inflatable Drift Boat Freestone Drifter model will be available at Headhunters next spring for $5495.00. $ 7,799.00 Read more. NRS | All Rights Reserved | Terms & Conditions | Privacy & Security | Cookie Policy. Image via the linked AT post. bozeman. The NRS Freestone Drifter Boat is the smaller cousin of the Clearwater Drifter. Collin probably doesnt get looks as strange as we did rowing our red wooden drifter around East Texas lakes a couple of decades back. You can inflate the floor up to 15 psi for the best performance with heavier loads in rough water. NRS was recommending 9.5 footers, which Ive tried. Day 2, guide Ben Hardy used it to guide on the Blackfoot River. The latest Costa Film "Hooked On: Bonefish" explores the pursuit of this prized gamefish, which requires expert marksmanship and delicate execution to be successful. It inflates to about 9 psi so it is completely rigid, and it draws less water, rides higher, and slides through shallow boulder gardens better than a standard drift boat. It would seem that due to the inflatable aspect of this boat that it would draw slightly less than a more typical drift boat, and the photos you have provided would seem to confirm this. Made of tough drop-stitch PVC material, the Freestone inflates to a very rigid 9 psi, creating a stout 14-foot drift boat. Self-bailing. SPECS It is way better to row and fish out of than a raft. The hull has the removable cap drain holes in a recessed floor plate. Day 3, Julie, Adair and I took it over to the Blackfoot as well. Like a raft, you dont need a boat ramp to launch or take out. Does not seem to expand or contract with the temp as much as a raft. Heres a few of our thoughts: The technology of this drop stitch material the same stuff NRS uses for its popular Stand Up Paddleboards is pretty amazing. Ultimate Guide to Buying a Fly Fishing Raft - Busted Oarlock These stations include swiveling angler seats, diamond plate decks for handling catches, and thigh hooks with stripping baskets for your convenience.
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