Approach 138 Fishing Raft - Three-Person

SEE NOTES AT BOTTOM OF DESCRIPTION FOR SHIPPING AND STOCK INFO.

Oars and anchor are not included with the base package.

Oars and anchor are available when purchasing the Rowers Package Add-On.

An ultra-lightweight watercraft that redefines accessibility, the Approach 138 gives up to three anglers the opportunity to stalk fish others can’t. Whether you’re hiking into a wilderness river or hopping the guardrails into roadside streams, the Approach 138 is as easy to transport as it is to float skinny waters.

• Ultra-lightweight design for easy transport. The Approach 138—the largest of the Approach Rafts—can fit securely in most standard truck beds.
• Purpose-built for stealth, the Approach raft series combines smaller tubes with a thick drop-stitch floor insert to enhance buoyancy, letting it draft in really skinny water.
• 6" drop-stitch floor with a slip-resistant foam pad provides superior traction and grip when wet, reduces weight by eliminating casting platforms and protects the floor from grit and basic wear and tear.
• Whitewater-engineered for ultimate durability with welded seam tube construction and rugged PVC materials plus bottom and top wear patches.
• Adjustable Slot Rail engineering creates a modular frame that easily adjusts to keep anglers comfortable and the boat balanced for superior rowing performance.
• Integrated rod holders protect and store up to four fully-rigged 9'6" fly rods, letting anglers adapt as conditions change.
• Approach Dry Box seat platform(s) provide convenient external trays and internal waterproof storage compartments, keeping gear dry, organized, and eliminating tripping hazards.
• Padded Rower Seat and Angler Folding seats can attach to the Approach Dry Boxes.
• Molded Thigh Hooks in the bow and stern provide additional support for front and back anglers and feature cup holders and a storage tray.
• Internal anchor system easily controlled from the rower's seat keeps anchor line away from anglers and gear. Includes 3/8" anchor line.
• Rower’s Package (sold separately) includes a 2:1 assist pulley, making retrieving anchors an effortless task, plus a 30 lb. Tornado anchor.
• Features high-quality Leafield™ C7 Inflation valves and six self-fabric handles.
• Three main air chambers plus the drop-stitch floor insert keeps you afloat in the event of a puncture.
• Approach Rafts hold a 5-year retail warranty, 3-year commercial.

Specifications:

• Ultra Durable 13’8'' Raft
• Adjustable Slot Rail Frame
• Approach XL Drybox Storage/Seat + Trays (2)
• Bow Angler Molded Thigh Hook
• Stern Angler High-back Padded Seat
• Stern Angler Molded Thigh Hook
• Adjustable Oar Mounts (2)
• Internal Anchor System w/ CamLock Anchor Lock
• 3/8” Anchor Line - 40’
• Dual Bi-Directional Rod Holder - Fits (2) 9‘6” Rods
• Motor Mount
• 6' HD Tie-Down Straps (4)
• Super 2 HP Pump

Technical Specifications:

• Weigt : (Raft Only) 70 lbs
• Series: Approach
• Length: 13' 8"
• Width: 59"
• Number of Thwarts: 0
• Number of Air Chambers: 4
• Valve Type: Leafield - C7
• Self Bailing: Yes
• Type of Material: PVC
• Number of D-rings: 6
• 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. 26"
• Repair Kit: Yes
• Warranty: 5 Years Retail, 3 Years Commercial

Rowers Package Add-On:

Designed as the perfect add-on to your Approach 138, the NRS Approach Rower's Package is all you need to make the most of the light-weight limitless raft.

• All Approach Rower's Packages are sized to match raft sizes, taking the guess work out of assembling your raft.
• 2:1 Anchor Assist Pulley makes retrieving anchors an effortless task, Tornado Anchor included.
• Advantage Oar Shafts and Helix Oar Blades combine with oar sleeves and oar rights for an easy assembly.
• 24lb. Tornado Anchor
• (2) Advantage 8’ Oar Shafts
• (2) Helix Oar Blades
• (2) Molded Oar Sleeves
• (2) Oar Rights

SHIPPING & STOCK

RAFTS, FRAMES, AND OARS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR FREE SHIPPING.

SHIPPING WILL BE CALCULATED ONCE THE BOAT IS ORDERED.

RAFTS AND ROWERS PACKAGES ARE NOT IN-STOCK, THEY ARE ORDERED FROM THE MANUFACTURE WITH DAYS OR WEEKS TO ARRIVE