Star Lightning Bug Self-Bailing Raft

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With the feel and response of a cat, the Star Lightning Bug Self-Bailing Raft can be paddled or rowed making it one of the most versatile boats in the entire Star fleet. The Star Self-Bailing Bug Series combines the performance of a cataraft with the convenience of a traditional raft.

Self-bailing bugs are Star's most popular boat for commercial fishing guides and multi-day trippers looking for high capacity with low maintenance.
Symmetrical diminishing tube construction and a 12" raised 4000 denier PVC floor let only the side tubes touch the water, resulting in increased speed, unmatched tracking and easy rowing.
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.
The overlap seam construction with 400 denier seam tape includes heat-welded inner seams and hand glued outer seams to ensure better air retention, optimal strength and unmatched durability.
Top-quality Leafield C7 valves ensure trouble free inflation and deflation.
Two double reinforced nylon handles, six reinforced 2" stainless steel d-rings and two reinforced 1.3" stainless steel d-rings.
Whether paddled with a small crew or rigged with a NRS frame, the Lightning Bug won't disappoint.
5-year retail warranty, 3-year commercial.

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Specs

Series:	Bug
Length:	12' 1"
Width:	69"
Weight:	88 lbs.
Tube Diameter:	24"
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:	6
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.	39/1000
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.	62/4000
Weight/Denier of Wear Patch 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.	39/1000
Bottom Wear Patch:	1mm TPU
Number of D-rings:	6
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.	22"
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