The 16-foot NRS E-160 is perfect for the big-water boater or for the outfitter who needs to carry extra passengers and gear. True to its name, this NRS Expedition Series raft is built for those epic trips.
Product Details
- 22" tubes and 7'7" width keep the E-160 riding high and maneuvering swiftly under heavy loads.
- Heavy-duty Pennel Orca® material is super abrasion, chemical and UV-resistant for unmatched durability.
- Will carry up to 11 paddlers with optional extra thwarts.
- Side tubes and floor are reinforced to armor the raft in low water and provide additional protection against the wear and tear of boulders and beaches.
- Four main tube air chambers give you extra security in emergency situations.
- Self-bailing floor with quick-draining holes allows you to leave the bucket at home.
- 14 2" D-rings and 8 handles make rigging and launching the E-160 a snap.
- Trouble-free Leafield™ C7 Valves ensure easy inflation/deflation of the tubes, thwarts and floor, and the Leafield A6 Pressure Relief Valve protects the floor.
- The NRS BAT (Batten Attachment Thwart system) lets you easily add or remove thwarts to accommodate paddlers or a rowing frame.
- Built outfitter tough, this may be the last raft the private boater will ever need to buy.
- 10-year retail warranty, 6-year commercial.
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Specs
Series:
Expedition
Length:
16'
Width:
7' 7"
Weight:
188 lbs.
Tube Diameter:
22"
Number of Thwarts:
2
Bow Kick:
NRS measures kick from floor level to the top of the end tubes. AIRE measures this to the bottom of the end tubes.
32"
Stern Kick:
NRS measures kick from floor level to the top of the end tubes. AIRE measures this to the bottom of the end tubes.
32"
Number of Air Chambers:
7
Valve Type:
Leafield - C7
Self Bailing:
Yes
Type of Material:
Pennel Orca
Weight/Denier of Tube Material:
Weight is ounces of a square meter of the material. Denier is the weight in grams of 9,000 meters of the thread used in the woven base fabric; an indicator of the fabric's strength.
48/1670
Weight/Denier of Floor Material:
Weight is ounces of a square meter of the material. Denier is the weight in grams of 9,000 meters of the thread used in the woven base fabric; an indicator of the fabric's strength.
48/1670
Number of D-rings:
14
Number of Handles:
8
Center Compartment Width:
The internal distance between the side tubes. Helpful for determining the size of coolers and dry boxes that will fit. Boats are hand-built and dimensions can vary 1”-2”. Measure your boat before purchasing containers.
47"
Suggested NRS Frame Width:
Our frames come in 6" width increments. The frame side rails should span from center-to-center of the raft tubes, or slightly beyond.
72"
Maximum Frame Length:
88"
Repair Kit:
Yes
Warranty:
Some products have a fixed period of time that the manufacturer will cover them. Warranty for most NRS products is explained in our Rock Solid Guarantee (see at bottom of page).
10 Years Retail, 6 Years Commercial
Notes:
- NRS and STAR boats are hand built by skilled craftsmen. Measurements on individual boats can vary from design specifications by up to +/- 2". Use these specs as guidelines and check your boat if the measurement is critical.
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