Self-Bailing Inflatable Rafts
Whitewater rafts, catarafts, rowing frames, oars, and rafting accessories from AIRE, Rocky Mountain, Maxxon, Tributary, NRS, Incept, Sawyer, and Boat People specialty items are found in these sections of our site. Pumps, drybags, and lifejackets are listed under their individual sections. Our whitewater rafts include self bailers as well as a few "bucket" boats. Got questions? We have rowed, paddled, or sold just about every brand out there, so don't hesitate to call or come by. We love to "talk boats," and would be happy to answer your questions. Time can be tight for typing lengthy emails though, so if you have more than a couple questions please phone us.
We try to offer the highest values and the lowest price, which is why many of the inflatable rafts in this part of our site come from Rocky Mountain, AIRE, and Tributary. Tributary is AIRE's import line. Any boat which has an AIRE logo is Made in USA. For us and for our customers, it's very important that the crews at AIRE and Rocky Mountain (also known as RMR) are easy to work with. It is even more important that they are impeccably honest people who always cover their products just like they say they will.
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Maxxon XSB-390 River Raft
Product ID: Maxxon XSB-390 River Raft
RMR 14' Self Bailing Lace-Floor Raft, Welded Seams
Product ID: rmr14sb
RMR 16' Self Bailer Raft, Welded Seams, Laced Floor
Product ID: rmr16sb
AIRE Tributary Fourteen HD Raft
Product ID: AIRE Tributary Fourteen HD Raft
RMR SB-105 Storm Whitewater Raft
Product ID: RMR SB-105 Storm Whitewater Raft
Tributary Nine.Five HD Raft
Product ID: Tributary Nine.Five HD Raft
AIRE 143 R, D, and E fourteen foot Inflatable Rafts
Product ID: 143airerafts
AIRE Super Puma 13' Self Bailing River Raft
Product ID: AIRESuprPuma
Great for anglers or a paddle crew of five!
AIRE 130R, 130D, 130E Self Bailing Inflatable Rafts
Product ID: 130airerafts
AIRE 156E, 156R, and 156D Inflatable River Rafts
Product ID: aire156rafts
AIRE Tributary Twelve HD Raft
Product ID: AIRE Tributary Twelve HD Raft
RMR 12' Rocky Mountain Rafts Self Bailing Raft w/Laced Floor
Product ID: rmr12sb
AIRE Sabertooth 12 Frameless Cataraft
Product ID: AIRE Sabertooth 12 Frameless Cataraft
AIRE Cub Self Bailing Raft
Product ID: AIRE Cub Self Bailing Raft
AIRE Tributary Fourteen HD Raft Package Deal
Product ID: AIRE Tributary Fourteen HD Raft Package Deal
AIRE Tributary Sixteen HD River Raft
Product ID: AIRE Tributary Sixteen HD River Raft
AIRE Tributary Thirteen HD Whitewater Raft
Product ID: AIRE Tributary Thirteen HD Whitewater Raft
Maxxon SB-270 Whitewater Raft
Product ID: Maxxon SB-270 Whitewater Raft
Maxxon SB-440 Raft
Product ID: Maxxon SB-440 Raft
Maxxon XSB-320 Whitewater Raft
Product ID: Maxxon XSB-320 Whitewater Raft
RMR Flow FLWDS-132 Drop-Stitch Raft
Product ID: rmr_flow_flwds_132_drop_stitch_raft
RMR FLW-132 Whitewater Raft
Product ID: rmr_flw_132_whitewater_raft
RMR PK-134 Peak Raft
Product ID: RMR PK-134 Peak Raft
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AIRE's coverage on their American made boats isn't just a normal ten year guarantee on defect; it even covers self inflicted damage. Most of the other boat builders claiming ten or twelve year guarantees may only cover the hull material for that period, or have exclusions that make the warranty far less impressive than at first glance. Five year warranties cover both the Rocky Mountain line and the Trinutary's.
AIRE's U.S. whitewater rafts tend to be in line with, or priced lower than, the majority of other makes, including hypalon boats that come from other countries. AIRE's line of imported Tributary's and the newer Rocky Mountain Rafts offer the very best values around. They are great performing, with no glue used in their construction (except for reinforcing chafers on the Rocky's). As of 2013 all similiarly priced Chinese and Korean pvc rafts are assembled with glue.
When you purchase a raft you are really paying for two key things: quality - specifically how long the product will last and what it will cost per year to own, and handling. A"good handling" raft or inflatable kayak will be responsive through a wide variety of river conditions. All of AIRE's models are extremely well designed from a hydrodynamic standpoint, and they self-bail as fast or faster than any other brand. The floors found on all Rocky Mountain rafts, from the 12' up to the 16' size, are also laced in for fast draining.
What about quality? In the simplest terms, quality really boils down to how long the boat will last, or how long you can maintain it in functional condition. With the internal bladder design of the Tributarys and AIREs there is nothing that can permanently disable one of their rafts. If a couple main tube bladders start developing pinholes after say, 15 or 20 years, you can replace them for fraction of the boat's value. The outer hull of an AIRE could in fact be nearly worn down to the base fabric all over and the raft will still hold air just fine. With the Rocky's there are no bladders but the seam tape, found on both the interior and exterior of the main hulls, helps ensure terrific air holding and a great lifespan for a pvc boat. The big difference between an AIRE or Trib boat, compared to a Rocky Mountain, is that the latter is much harder to roll up size for size. Most RMR buyers use trailers, but if you don't plan to do this, rolling your "Rocky" a bit loose should get you above 20 years of use, probably 25. With all these considerations we don't feel there are better whitewater rafts than AIRE or Rocky Mountain. Both handle well and both should cost no more than $150 per year over their usable life, even on the big 16' sizes.
For more information about multiple boat discounts, and discounts on accessories that are purchased with your boat, please see the F.A.Q. page of our website. This section was updated in March of 2013.
How to properly inflate a raft
Annual cleaning recommendations