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Estimated Arrival: Between Apr 21 and Apr 28. *ETA to the USA Only
From intense river rafting to peaceful paddling, Sotar Strike 14'6" Rafts suit every adventure.
Designed for both thrill-seekers and leisure lovers, they offer durability, stability, and comfort. Wherever the water takes you, these boats are ready!
For Questions or Quantity Discounts Call Andi: "Tel: 706.619.6670" andi@lightasairboats.com
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.
As the heavy lifter of the Blackfoot Strike lineup, the 14'6" is ideally suited for families and individuals desiring more space and carrying capacity. This exceptional crossover boat performs equally well as a 3-person fishing raft, a family fun whitewater craft, or a multi-day freighter. Surprisingly, this model affords multiple uses with only slight frame manipulation, even when heavily loaded. With a standard fishing frame, anglers feel even more stable in bigger water. Pop off the front seat bar and the foam bench seat, voila , the family is fun and ready for day trips down a favorite river. Swap that bench out with an additional foam-topped dry box, and you're instantly prepared to load up for an extended multi-day excursion.
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: 14'6"
☑ Exterior Width: 78"
☑ Tube Diameter: 20"-15"
☑ Straight Section: 88"
☑ Interior Width: 38"
☑ Thwarts: 0
☑ Thwart Diameter: 0"
☑ Floor Drop: 13"
☑ Floor Thickness: 6.5"
☑ Floor I-Beams: 8
☑ Valve Orientation: I (Inline with Floor I-Beams)
☑ D-Rings: 10
☑ Handles: 6
☑ Air Chambers: 5 (including floor)
☑ Bow & Stern Rise: 11"
☑ Bow & Stern Rake: 16"/15'
☑ Load Capacity: 1700 lbs. (At 1/3 Submergence)
☑ Capacity: 3-4 Persons
☑ Weight: 105 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