Aire DD Series 16ft Raft

Why We Like The DD Series 16ft Raft

AIRE´s DD Series 16ft Raft can be rigged as a massive gear-hauler during week-long river trips or set up as a large paddle raft. The boat´s massive dimensions may lead you to believe it´s an immobile behemoth, but thanks to its aggressive rocker profile and double diminished tubes, it´s a surprisingly nimble giant that´s able to maneuver quickly and slam through holes and waves with relative ease—it also doesn´t hurt to have eight paddles pushing you through.

AIRE built the DD with its AIREcell construction, which consists of urethane air bladders encased in a burly PVC fabric that´s reinforced along the base for added protection from underlying obstacles. The raft doesn´t ship with any thwarts, but it can be set up with either two when you´re setting it up with a oar frame, dry boxes, and coolers, or it can be set up with four to accommodate a paddle team of up to eight people.

Details

• Big whitewater raft ideal for high-volume rivers
• Double diminished tubes for responsive handling
• Aggressive rocker blasts through holes and waves
• Self-bailing floor with reinforced PVC base
• Durable PVC outer fabric protects urethane air bladders
• Twelve large D-rings allow for secure rigging
• Can be rigged with two or four thwarts (not included)
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Tech Specs

Hull Material

[AIREcell] urethane, [fabric] 1670D x 37oz PVC

Floor Material

1670D PVC

Length

16ft 1in

Width

7ft

Tube Diameter

21in

Diminishing Tubes

yes

Air Chambers

5

Thwarts

not included

Removable Thwarts

yes, fits up to 4

Rocker

15in

Self-bailing

yes

Claimed Weight

136lb

Manufacturer Warranty

10 year