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Typemotor-rowingmotor-rowing
Number of seats66
Load capacity890 kg700 kg
Equipment
Bottom typeinflatable keelinflatable keel
Bottom coverrigid plywood flooringrigid plywood flooring
Transombuilt-inbuilt-in
Seatsrigid and movablerigid and movable
More features
water release valve
carrying handles
swivel oarlocks
eye roller
water breaker
lifeline
water release valve
carrying handles
swivel oarlocks
eye roller
water breaker
lifeline
Specs
Maximum motor power35 hp30 hp
Number of pressurized compartments55
Balloon diameter49 cm49 cm
Dimensions (LxW)450х190 cm400х190 cm
Cockpit dimensions (LxW)347х92 cm307х92 cm
Dimensions (folded)133х46х78 cm133х46х78 cm
Fabric density1100 g/m²1100 g/m²
Weight101.5 kg88.6 kg
Items in set
Paddles
Pump
Repair kit
Boat bag
Added to E-Catalogjuly 2014july 2014

Load capacity

The maximum weight of cargo that the boat is normally designed to carry. The cargo in this case includes both passengers and their luggage, as well as the engine and various additional equipment.

The carrying capacity stated in the characteristics clearly cannot be exceeded: although most inflatable boats are able to stay afloat even with severe overload, in such conditions controllability and stability noticeably deteriorate, wear increases and the likelihood of damage to the bottom or cylinder increases. We also note that there is no strict connection between the carrying capacity and the number of seats (see above): models with the same number of seats can differ significantly in permissible load. And it is important to take boats with a large carrying capacity if necessary, because this affects the density of materials, overall weight and price.

Maximum motor power

The maximum engine power allowed for this boat.

The power limitation is primarily due to the fact that not every boat normally tolerates high speeds. In addition, powerful motors and weigh a lot, which puts forward appropriate requirements for the strength of the transom. So it is extremely undesirable to exceed the permissible power: even at low thrust, the structure will be subjected to abnormal loads, and full thrust can lead to a rollover or damage to the boat.

Dimensions (LxW)

The dimensions of the inflated boat in length and width, along the outer edges (excluding oars, motor, etc.). This parameter allows you to estimate how much space the vessel will occupy in the working position. In addition, the first size value — length — indicates other parameters: the larger it is, the better the boat is suitable for gliding and, usually, its capacity is greater (see "Number of seats").

Cockpit dimensions (LxW)

The dimensions of the cockpit — the internal space of the boat, which accommodates passengers and cargo. The larger these dimensions, the more spacious the vessel, however, its overall dimensions (see above) increase accordingly. The length of the cockpit is measured from bow to stern, the width is measured by the greatest distance between port and starboard.

Weight

The total weight of the boat with oars and decking (if any), but excluding the motor and additional attachments. The lighter the boat, the more convenient it is to carry, however, a small weight can affect either the price or the quality (compared to analogues). Weight also affects speed characteristics — a lighter boat is easier to accelerate to high speed with the same motor power; however, do not forget that these characteristics also depend on the material, the shape of the bottom and many other parameters.
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