An ultra-lightweight watercraft that redefines accessibility, the Approach 138 gives up to three anglers the opportunity to stalk fish others can’t. Whether you’re hiking into a wilderness river or hopping the guardrails into roadside streams, the Approach 138 is as easy to transport as it is to float skinny waters.
- Ultra-lightweight design for easy transport. The Approach 138—the largest of the Approach Rafts—can fit securely in most standard truck beds.
- Purpose-built for stealth, the Approach raft series combines smaller tubes with a thick drop-stitch floor insert to enhance buoyancy, letting it draft in really skinny water.
- 6" drop-stitch floor with a slip-resistant foam pad provides superior traction and grip when wet, reduces weight by eliminating casting platforms and protects the floor from grit and basic wear and tear.
- Whitewater-engineered for ultimate durability with welded seam tube construction and rugged PVC materials plus bottom and top wear patches.
- Adjustable Slot Rail engineering creates a modular frame that easily adjusts to keep anglers comfortable and the boat balanced for superior rowing performance.
- Integrated rod holders protect and store up to four fully-rigged 9'6" fly rods, letting anglers adapt as conditions change.
- Approach Dry Box seat platform(s) provide convenient external trays and internal waterproof storage compartments, keeping gear dry, organized, and eliminating tripping hazards.
- Padded Rower Seat and Angler Folding seats can attach to the Approach Dry Boxes.
- Molded Thigh Hooks in the bow and stern provide additional support for front and back anglers and feature cup holders and a storage tray.
- Internal anchor system easily controlled from the rower's seat keeps anchor line away from anglers and gear. Includes 3/8" anchor line.
- Rower’s Package (sold separately) includes a 2:1 assist pulley, making retrieving anchors an effortless task, plus a 30 lb. Tornado anchor.
- Features high-quality Leafield™ C7 Inflation valves and six self-fabric handles.
- Three main air chambers plus the drop-stitch floor insert keeps you afloat in the event of a puncture.
- Approach Rafts hold a 5-year retail warranty, 3-year commercial.
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| Series: | Approach |
| Length: | 13' 8" |
| Width: | 59" |
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Diminishing Tube Diameter:
Tubes get smaller toward the bow and stern. This can produce more cargo room and a splashier ride.
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16.5"/12" |
| Number of Thwarts: | 0 |
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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.
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22" |
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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.
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22" |
| Number of Air Chambers: | 4 |
| Valve Type: | Leafield - C7 |
| Self Bailing: | Yes |
| Type of Material: | PVC |
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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.
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52 oz/2000D |
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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.
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52 oz/2000D |
| Bottom Wear Patch: | 68 oz / 4000D PVC |
| Number of D-rings: | 6 |
| Number of Handles: | 6 |
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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.
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26" |
| Repair Kit: | Yes |
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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).
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5 Years Retail, 3 Years Commercial |
You can return any item to us within 10 days of receiving your purchase. The item must be unused and undamaged. The buyer is responsible for all
return shipping costs. Returns can be sent to the address below using your preferred shipping method.
BIG Adventures LLC
Attn: RETURNS (PUT YOUR ORDER # HERE)
210 Old Airport Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
Refunds are processed within 2-3 business days once the item has been received and inspected.
To save on shipping costs, you are welcome to bring the item right back to our factory store in Fletcher, NC. If you are interested in making a return or exchange, forward your emailed order confirmation to us at support@bonafidekayaks.com with your request.
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