With oversized tubes and a raised floor, the STAR Lightning Bug skips over the water for exceptional handling on small, technical rivers. These characteristics make it popular among fishing guides and anglers.
Product Details
- The STAR Self-Bailing Bug Series combines the performance of a cataraft with the convenience of a traditional raft.
- Symmetrical diminishing tube construction and a 12" raised 2000 denier PVC floor let only the side tubes touch the water, resulting in increased speed, unmatched tracking and easy rowing.
- STAR rafts and catarafts are built with advanced-formula PVC material using state-of-the-art seam welding technology, resulting in superior abrasion resistance, longevity and air retention.
- The Bug Series’ unique tube and raised floor design creates cataraft-like stability, making it harder to side-flip.
- The suspended self-bailing floor supports the weight of anglers and paddlers. And since it does not hold air, it requires virtually no maintenance.
- Top-quality Leafield C7 valves ensure trouble free inflation and deflation.
- Add optional thwarts for a thrill-seeking paddle crew.
- Two carry handles, ten reinforced 1.5" stainless steel D-rings and two reinforced 1.3" stainless steel D-rings.
- Includes repair kit.
- 5-year retail warranty, 3-year commercial.
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Specs
Series:
Bug
Length:
12' 2"
Width:
72"
Weight:
88 lbs.
Tube Diameter:
24"
Diminishing Tube Diameter:
Tubes get smaller toward the bow and stern. This can produce more cargo room and a splashier ride.
16"
Number of Thwarts:
0
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:
4
Valve Type:
Leafield - C7
Self Bailing:
Yes
Type of Material:
PVC
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.
52/2000
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.
52/2000
Bottom Wear Patch:
68/4000
Number of D-rings:
12
Number of Handles:
2
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.
24"
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.
48"
Maximum Frame Length:
80"
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).
5 Years Retail, 3 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.
WARNING: This product can expose you to Di(2 - ethylhexyl)phthalate(DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. More about California Proposition 65 . Opens a new window.
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