Product Details
Anglers who frequently hop in and out of their boats or prefer to fish unobstructed will love the versatility of the Oxbow 85’s fully open bow design. Purpose-built for fishing lakes, ponds and flatwater, its lightweight portability makes it easy to access harder-to-reach waters in comfort and stability, challenging the status quo of where an angler can fish.
- Oars and a micro-frame enhance angler's efficiency when crossing flatwater and navigating light current.
- Fully open bow lets anglers use fins (not included) to manage drifting and easily hop in and out to patrol the bank.
- Engineered for ultimate durability with welded seam tube construction and rugged PVC materials, plus bottom and top wear patches.
- Mesh Stripping Apron is durable and quick draining for on the go fly line management and rolls up when not in use.
- Two air chambers feature Leafield™ C7 valves for easy, reliable inflation and deflation. Valves are positioned out of the way to eliminate catch points.
- Suspended mesh cargo floor in the stern provides storage for gear.
- Ultra-light Slot Rail frame attaches to the boat with four NRS straps (included).
- Slot-rail frame accepts YakAttack accessories—rod holders, cup holders, etc.—for easy customization.
- Cushioned bench seat features a folding fishing seatback and attaches to the Slot Rails using two side rails.
- Side storage trays secure to the Slot Rails and easily adjust for angler preference.
- Foot brace increases stability when rowing. D-ring attachment gives three positions for angler comfort.
- Oar rests integrate into NRS straps, getting oars out of the water and out of the way to prevent line snags when casting.
- Nine D-Rings attach the frame and gear, plus an additional fabric lash point in the stern.
- Two handles for carrying and transport.
- Includes full-size adjustable oar mounts, NRS Advantage LT Oars and Mini-Helix blades.
- 5-year retail warranty, 3-year commercial.
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Specs
Raft Package Contents: |
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Weight: |
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Capacity: | 450 lbs |
Length: | 8' 5" |
Width: | 54" |
Load Capacity: Load Capacity is defined as our recommended maximum weight of the individual(s) and cargo. This may vary by experience and environmental conditions. |
450 lbs. |
Diminishing Tube Diameter: Tubes get smaller toward the bow and stern. This can produce more cargo room and a splashier ride. |
15.5"/11" |
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. |
18.5" |
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. |
18.5" |
Number of Air Chambers: | 2 |
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. |
30/1000 |
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. |
30/1000 |
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. |
52/2000 |
Number of D-rings: | 8 |
Number of Handles: | 1 |
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. |
25" |
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 |