Find great deals and sell your items for free. The three-chamber design and frame ensure it will keep floating and rowing even if an air chamber is compromised. 2 Angler Swivel Seats Drift boats on the upper Mississippi? Includes cataract oars w/ magnum blades, spare oar, repair kit, anchor rope, 30lb anchor, nrs "shelf" attachment and rod holders, and pump. Now this looks pretty damned interesting; more in the post to follow (above). Like 5 times as much. It takes a while to rig the rest of the frame, but not too bad. If youre interested in purchasing the larger Clearwater Drifter, we can order that for you right now. A heavy-duty rub rail on the gunwales protects high-wear areas. The best drift boats are made from high-density polymer, inflatable PVC, fiberglass, or aluminum. clackacraft.com, There's something to be said for thinking outside the box. Day 3, Julie, Adair and I took it over to the Blackfoot as well. The self-bailing inflatable hull handles rocks and shallow water like a raft while tracking as stealthily as a traditional drift boat. One in the box, and one demo boat for sale. It's perfect for those technical streams where the fishing's great but a rigid drift boat hull isn't practical. Product Details The NRS Freestone Drifter Boat is the smaller cousin of the Clearwater Drifter. Inflatable Drift Boat. If you're interested in purchasing the larger Clearwater Drifter, we can order that for you right now. It's perfect for those technical streams where the fishing's great but a rigid hull isn't practical. 3 stainless steel D-rings at the bow provide handy tie-off points and let you winch the Freestone onto a trailer. Specifics about this item: This boat was part of the NRS demo fleet but was never used on the water. NRS Rep Jim Macallister hauled the Freestone over to Craig last week to let us test drive it before it goes into production. Boat windsheild (real glass!) by owner + . Everyone from Headhunters who had a chance to try it out loved it. Excellent condition. This hull design is perfect for CO rivers and will punch through wave trains and heavier water while still holding and rowing easily in lower water. Getting there is far easier than you'd think; get started today. It would seem that due to the inflatable aspect of this boat that it would draw slightly less than a more typical drift boat, and the photos you have provided would seem to confirm this. The self-bailing inflatable hull handles rocks and shallow water like a raft while tracking as stealthily as a traditional drift boat. Performance in ww should be fine, and while its self-bailing, it wont drain as quickly as a self bailing raft. You can also call the shop and ask Sara or Ben on their experiences with this boat! The metabolically flexible fly fisher and hunter can go places and do things no mere mortal would even ponder. High rocker in the bow and stern shorten the waterline for superior tracking and anchoring while helping the boat ride over waves. NRS Thrive Inflatable SUP Boards $650.00-$725.00 STAR Phase Inflatable SUP Boards $395.00-$450.00 NRS Escape Inflatable SUP Boards $650.00-$695.00 STAR Photon Inflatable SUP Board $450.00 Boat Bargain: NRS Clearwater Drifter for Sale (WA) by Mark McGlothlin on September 23, 2020 in Boats Friend of ChiWulff Blake Merwin of the Gig Harbor Fly Shop is selling his NRS Clearwater Drifter. For smaller rivers and low late-summer flows its just too much boat. These are 2015 models with the new improved drain holes (not the ones shown in the images). 3" stainless steel D-rings at the bow provide handy tie-off points and let you winch the Freestone onto a trailer. NRS built the 17-foot Clearwater Drifter out of tough drop-stitch PVC material that can inflate to a rigid 9 psi, and you can inflate the floor up to 15 psi when you're nearing the thousand-pound limit over rougher waters. Learn to tie the Woolly Bugger fly with master tier Charlie Craven. 5 Year retail warranty, 3 year commercial. Nice quick read with some useful reminders to keep the AIS scourge out of your boat. Friend of ChiWulff Blake Merwin of the Gig Harbor Fly Shop is selling his NRS Clearwater Drifter. The first place you saw an Adipose Boatworks skiff was probably at Headhunters. The 14' Freestone's smaller size and lower hull height make it highly maneuverable in technical water and capable in windy conditions. Frame parts are easy to customize or change, and everyone prefers something a little different when it comes to raft frames. Its perfect for those technical streams where the fishings great but a rigid hull isnt practical. Thanks Ron. Inflatable drift boat technology is not new. Warranty: 5 Years Retail, 3 Years Commercial, 2017 HEADHUNTERS, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, 5 Tips for Late Summer Fly Fishing Success, Get your NRS Freestone this Fall @ Headhunters Fly Shop, NRS Freestone and Diablo Kayaks. Are you still outfitting these boats with 9 footers and how is that working out? Charlie Craven is giving step by step instructions for tying the Perdigon Fly. This product is no longer available, but weve got more options for you: If you're a river fisherman looking for an edge, you need to consider the NRS Clearwater Drifter. The NRS Clearwater Drifter combines the time-tested design of drift boats with the rugged utility of a self-bailing raft to give you the best performance and convenience for fishing in rivers. Weve been watching folks redesign raft frames for years. We only have a couple left of the NRS Freestone. 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