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Estimated Arrival: Between Apr 21 and Apr 28. *ETA to the USA Only
Sotar SL 15'6" Cataraft is your key to mastering every rapid and riverbend with ease.
The twin pontoons offer superior balance and control, letting you navigate rough waters effortlessly. Adventure awaits—are you ready to ride the wave?
SOTAR is a family run, custom whitewater inflatable boat manufacturer based in Merlin, Oregon in the USA. Every boat is built by hand and made one at a time. Started in 1980 and SOTAR is still flourishing 40 years later.
SOTAR’s specialty is giving white water sports lovers a boat that is custom designed to personal specifications. Color options are not the only option available. You can change design specs to fit the rivers you run and the specialized use of a raft, cataraft or inflatable kayak.
SL Catarafts, by their nature, are quick and agile, although they do have some performance quirks. Both tubes can catch the opposing current when trying to change ferry angles. This makes it difficult to pivot and hold your ferry angle. Another characteristic of SL cats is the tendency to be launched airborne after entering a steep pushy hole. As the SL cat punches the hole, the downstream current catches the stern of the tubes and pushes them downward. The SL cat stands on its tail, sinks slightly, and then launches skyward.
Features
In the design of the SL Cat, SOTAR sets out to solve these problems and substantially improve speed and maneuverability. First, they changed the profile of the tubes and reduced the stern tube diameter to lessen the leverage the current could apply to the tubes. Next, they lengthened the waterline and reduced the attack angle, increasing hull speed and stability. SOTAR increased the tube diameter at the central pivot point to create a small footprint for incredibly fast turns. Finally, they added an incredibly smooth bottom for resistance-free rowing.
The result was a top-of-the-line performance-driven cataraft they call their SL series.
Specifications
☑ Length: 15'6"
☑ Interior Width with SOTAR Predator Frame: 40"
☑ Outside Width with SOTAR Predator Frame: 90"
☑ Tube Diameter: 25"
☑ Straight Section: 77"
☑ D-Rings: 16
☑ Air Chambers: 4
☑ Load Capacity: 626 lbs. (At 1/3 Submergence)
☑ Weight: 74 lbs.
Material Color Reference
Owner's Manual
Limited Recreational Use Warranty
Limited Commercial Use Warranty
Check out this link for Valve Issues
Frequently Asked Questions
Need a quick fix or want to do a repair your self? Check out this video for Basic Raft Repairs.
Check out this link for Merlin Series - Rafting Magazine REVIEW