Projects · Reno, Nevada

Raft Rigs

Two boats that have seen a lot of Western whitewater — a 14-foot NRS as the big rig, and a nimble 10½-foot RMR. Oar boat, paddle boat, gear hauler. Whatever the river asks for.

The 14-foot NRS raft running whitewater as a paddle boat with a full crew
The big boat, rigged to paddle

The big boat

On the river

Boat & frame

RaftNRS Otter 140 · 14′ self-bailing
FrameBighorn II
Dry boxNRS Aluminum · 36×16×16″ Item 55077.02.100 — doubles as the rower's seat.

Oars & paddles

Oar shaftCataract SGG · 9.5′ Counter-balanced, rope wrap & stop. Item 77315.02.104, white.
BladesSawyer Duramax
Paddle setup8 × Carlisle Standard Drop the frame and it's a paddle boat for the whole crew.
One boat, two personalities. Frame and oars for a loaded multi-day; pull the frame, hand out eight paddles, and it's a paddle boat that punches big water with a crew aboard.

The little boat

The nimble one

RMR 10½

RaftRMR · 10.5′
SetupOar rig · frame + cooler
Best forLower water, tight lines, day trips
The teal 10.5-foot RMR raft running a rapid

Rivers run

So far
Middle Fork SalmonIdaho The classic — 100 miles of wilderness whitewater.
Lower SalmonIdaho · self-support The unpermitted section. No launch lottery, just go.
American RiverUpper & Lower · Auburn, CA The home water.
Rogue RiverOregon

Rigged & on the water

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