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.

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

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