NRS E-140 Self-Bailing Raft
$6,700.00–$7,000.00
Product Details
When you need an inflatable raft that can do it all, look no further than the versatile NRS E-140. This ultra tough 14 footer is great for fishing, mutliday outings and adrenaline-filled crew paddling.- 20" tubes and 7' width provide the stability, control and maneuverability difficult rivers demand.
- 82" maximum frame length will accommodate an NRS Bighorn II Raft Frame with room for a drybox, cooler and rowing seat.
- Will seat 8-9 paddlers with optional third thwart.
- Heavy-duty Pennel Orca® material is super abrasion, chemical and UV-resistant for unmatched durability.
- Side tubes and floor are reinforced to armor the raft in low water and provide additional protection against the wear and tear of boulders and beaches.
- Four main tube air chambers give you extra security in emergency situations.
- Self-bailing floor with quick-draining holes allows you to leave the bucket at home.
- 14 2" D-rings and 6 handles make rigging and launching the E-140 a snap.
- Trouble-free Leafield™ C7 Valves ensure easy inflation/deflation of the tubes, thwarts and floor, and the Leafield A6 Pressure Relief Valve protects the floor.
- The NRS BAT (Batten Attachment Thwart system) lets you easily add or remove thwarts to accommodate paddlers or a rowing frame.
- Built outfitter tough, this may be the last raft the private boater will ever need to buy.
- 10-year retail warranty, 6-year commercial.
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Specs
| Series: | Expedition |
|---|---|
| Length: | 14' |
| Width: | 7' |
| Weight: | 148 lbs. |
| Tube Diameter: | 20" |
| 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. |
29" |
| 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. |
29" |
| Number of Air Chambers: | 7 |
| Valve Type: | Leafield - C7 |
| Self Bailing: | Yes |
| Type of Material: | Pennel Orca |
| 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. |
48/1670 |
| 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. |
48/1670 |
| Number of D-rings: | 14 |
| Number of Handles: | 6 |
| 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. |
45" |
| 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. |
66" |
| Maximum Frame Length: | 82" |
| 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). |
10 Years Retail, 6 Years Commercial |
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Reviews
4 Ratings
4 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 3, 2024
Nice raft.
This one replaces my last one, which lasted me nearlt 20 years, and is actually still in service. I really like having the valves on the outside of the tubes to makeinflating and deflating easy even when loaded.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 6, 2020
Love the raft!
Rated 5 out of 5
Dec 9, 2016
This is the raft you want!
The NRS E-140 is legendary on Idaho rivers. If you drive through Riggins in the summer you'll see dozens of these rafts on the Salmon River and stacked on trailers along the highway. I'm a former whitewater guide (ID, WA, MT) and have run lots of boats (Maravia, Avon, Riken, etc.) and the NRS E140 is my pick for a personal boat. The hypalon material is first rate, fit and finish is solid. The fabric is easy to field repair if needed with a simple glue and patch kit. The floor is ultra tough (built for rafting companies hard use) with multiple wraps. It has D rings everywhere to lash your gear. At 14 feet long, 7' 2" ft wide with 21 inch tubes, it's the perfect size for hauling gear and passengers on rivers like the Snake, Salmon, Lochsa, etc. It tracks well, self-bails quickly and can take a big hit without flipping. It handles very well (if you don't overload it) and it's pretty sporty for it's size. It's easy to hit your lines on the river with it and if I misjudge something, the boat is fairly forgiving and stable. With a light load on day trips it's pretty sporty and easy to sprint back and forth in more technical rapids. The downsides are cost and weight. It's built to last which drives up cost and weight. I run a NRS longhorn frame with a dry box and a 128 qt cooler. Still have room for several dry bags, etc. All in all an outstanding raft. A perfect size for drift fishing as well. It's heavy to roll up and load (around 150 lbs) so team lift with a buddy or roll it up on a cooler first, then flip it onto the tailgate. Better yet - haul it on a trailer if you have one.
Rated 5 out of 5
Nov 5, 2010
Best Boat ever
You get what you pay for. I've got time in lots of different boats - I own two (other boat is 16 foot Aire Cat that I also bought from NRS) - but if I had to live with one boat the rest of my life I'd take my 14 foot (red) NRS E140. It's 10 years old and has had lots of use under tough conditions. Great in big water or skinny water - handles great even with a heavy load. Never had a leak let alone a tear or rip. It's been in airplanes, trunks, pickups and trailers - looks new. Love this boat.
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My son has had one similar for 30 years. Christmas, burthday, and a perfect gift for him and his family
Couldn't justify a 7k Moravia so I went with the 5k NRS that tracks well and is wider internal bay