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Estimated Arrival: Between Apr 21 and Apr 28. *ETA to the USA Only
The Sotar Strike 11'6"Inflatable Raft offers the perfect balance of innovation and adventure.
With high-pressure drop-stitch technology and reinforced seams, they provide a rigid, sturdy feel without the weight of a traditional raft.
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The Sotar Strike is their ultimate fishing boat. They have been custom-building it for John Herzer with Blackfoot River Outfitters since 1984. It has evolved from their SS model raft designed with the fisherman in mind. Strikes come standard with four air chambers in the main outside tube, a welded I-beam floor, standard 10 outside d-rings and six carry handles, a patch kit, and a boat bag. Top chafe, thwarts, extra D-rings, and other options are available upon request. All SOTAR Inflatables are designed and manufactured one at a time. No other Inflatables are made with such personal care and attention.
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 options available. You can change design specs to fit the rivers you run and the specialized use of a raft, cataraft, or inflatable kayak.
Features
Designed for fishing by fishermen, the Strike is the ultimate fishing raft. It has asymmetrically diminished tubes and a lower rake in the bow, which provides a flatter profile while maintaining a small water footprint. This makes the Strike stable through minimal whitewater and maneuverable enough to get into your favorite fishing hole.
☑ Asymmetrically diminished tubes
☑ Shallow draft
☑ Nimble and maneuverable
☑ Low/flat profile
☑ Larger tube diameter in the stern
☑ Stable
☑ (The most popular size is 13’6”.)
Specifications
☑ Length: 11'6"
☑ Exterior Width: 70"
☑ Tube Diameter: 19-14"
☑ Straight Section: 65"
☑ Interior Width: 32"
☑ Thwarts: 0
☑ Thwart Diameter: 0"
☑ Floor Drop: 12"
☑ Floor Thickness: 6"
☑ Floor I-Beams: 6
☑ Valve Orientation: I (Inline with Floor I-Beams)
☑ D-Rings: 10
☑ Handles: 6
☑ Air Chambers: 5 (including floor)
☑ Bow & Stern Rise: 7"
☑ Bow & Stern Rake: 11"/9"
☑ Load Capacity: 1215 lbs. (At 1/3 Submergence)
☑ Capacity Persons: 2-3
☑ Weight: 72 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 yourself? Check out this video for Basic Raft Repairs.
Check out this link for Merlin Series - Rafting Magazine REVIEW