I took my new Star Kima 13 out for the first time on 6-9-21. We went down the North Fork of the Boise river, class 3&4 rapids. I have been cat boating for 36 years & have run & ownedMaravia,Aire,RMR,Jacks & NRS cats. I bought this boat only for day trips on our 3-5 rivers in Idaho. I wanted a lot of rocker and a shorter waterline for quick pivots, I was impressed with how the Kima 13 took holes and slid over rocks and was very stable with a narrow frame and it holds a line well. My only negative on this boat are the smaller D rings it uses,but I think they will hang on and if they don't I have a 5 year warranty. This boat is at least $1,000 less cost than any other cat in the 13 foot class. I think this is a quality boat for the price and you can't go wrong with it.
R Earl
Garden Valley,ID
Product Details
The agile STAR Kima 13 Cataraft lets you turn on a dime, fly over waves and blast through holes whether you're rowing the whitewater day stretch or carrying light gear for an overnight trip.- Please note that the frame is sold separately from the cataraft tubes.
- 13-feet long with 30" of rocker and 22" continuous-curve tubes, the Kima 13 dances through big waves and boulder gardens for maximum whitewater fun.
- STAR rafts and catarafts are built with advanced-formula PVC material using state-of-the-art seam welding technology, resulting in superior abrasion resistance, longevity and air retention.
- Three inflation chambers each tube ensure you'll stay afloat in the event of a puncture.
- Top-quality Leafield C7 valves ensure trouble free inflation and deflation.
- A 44 oz/1000 denier wear patch layer on the tops of the tubes protect against frame wear.
- Twenty 1.5" stainless steel D-rings on each tube give you abundant tiedown points for securing the frame.
- Includes repair kit.
- 5-year retail warranty, 3-year commercial.
WARNING: This product can expose you to Di(2 - ethylhexyl)phthalate(DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. More about California Proposition 65 »
Specs
| Length: | 13' |
|---|---|
| Weight: | 68 lbs. |
| Tube Diameter: | 22" |
| 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. |
30" |
| 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. |
30" |
| Number of Air Chambers: | 6 |
| Valve Type: | Leafield - C7 |
| 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. |
52/2000 |
| 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. |
44/1000 |
| Bottom Wear Patch: | 44/1000 |
| Number of D-rings: | 20 |
| Number of Handles: | 4 |
| 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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Jun 10, 2021
Star Kima 13
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