SierraRios trips: Boats available in Ethiopia

BOATS/GEAR AVAILABLE FOR SIERRARIOS TRIPS (ETHIOPIA)

RAFTS:

TYPE SIZE SIZE # MODEL (TUBES) COLOR YEAR CONDITION USED NOTE **
Raft 16.4' 5.0m GGC self-bailer (SR) blue PVC 2017 excellent 5X AA2017.09
Raft 16.4 5.0m GGC self-bailer (SR) blue PVC 2017 excellent 5X AA2017.09
Raft 16.4 5.0m GGC self-bailer (SR) blue PVC 2017 good 5X AA2017.09 floor repaired
Raft 16.4 5.0m GGC self-bailer (SR) grey PVC 2017 good 5X AA2017.09 croc holes repaired
Raft 16.4 5.0m GGC self-bailer (SR) grey PVC 2017 good 3X AA2017.09 in UGANDA
Cat 16.4 5.0m C4 cataraft (SR) blue PVC 2017 excellent 3X AA2017.09
Cat 16.4 5.0m C4 cataraft (SR) red PVC 2017 excellent 0X AA2017.09

FRAMES LENGTH WIDTH SEAT FOOT COOLERs NOTE
NRS Compact Outfitter 88" 66" N FB66 2 coolers JC2017.09
NRS Compact Outfitter 88" 66" N FB66 2 coolers JC2017.09
NRS Compact Outfitter 88" 66" N FB66 2 coolers MB2017.09
NRS Compact Outfitter 88" 66" N FB66 2 coolers DI2017.09
NRS Compact Outfitter 88" 66" N FB66 2 coolers JF2017.09 in UGANDA
NRS universal cat frame 108" 72" Y FB72 2 coolers KK2017.11 72" mesh cargo floor

KAYAKS:

TYPE MODEL COLOR PADDLER SIZE YEAR CONDITION PATCHES/NOTES
Kayak Dagger Mamba 7.5 white/blue 120-170 lb 2012 excellent G1 WT2017.09
Kayak Dagger Mamba 8.1 MX orange/yellow 140-210 lb 2016 excellent G1 JC2017.07
Kayak Jackson Karma (L) red 130-220 lb 2016 good G2 JC2017.07 repaired crack
Kayak Dagger Nomad 8.1 blue 110-210 lb 2016 excellent G1 AB2017.07
Kayak Liquid Logic Flying Squirrel 85 blue 140-220 lb 2017 excellent G1 TD2017.09
Kayak Pyranha 9r (L) yellow/orange 140-220 lb 2008 excellent G1 MB2017.09
Kayak Pyranha Burn (M) blue 140-200 lb 2012 excellent G1 LB2017.11
Kayak Waka Tuna blue 140-280 lb 2016 excellent G1 AA2017.09 minor repair
Kayak Eskimo Salto red 140-220 lb 2010 excellent G1 JC2017.09
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IK Aire Lynx II (tandem) red 100-220 lb 2008 good G1 BT2017.11

General participants on SierraRios trip who are competent kayakers can reserve a kayak and paddle (no extra cost). The above listed boats are in Ethiopia.


OARS/PADDLES: The oars available are Cataract SGG oar shafts (composite carbon/fiberglass material) with MagnumII blades and 9' or 10'. Kayak paddles are either AT or Werner straight shaft or bent shaft 197-200 cm and almost all are fiberglass with 30o feathering. Anyone in charge of a raft or kayak takes responsibility for damage to oars/paddles that may occur while in charge of a boat. There are some 1-ft oar exenders to convert 9' oars to 10' oars. Currently in Ethiopia there are:

OARS
(10) Cataract SGG 10' oar shafts with Magnum II blades
(14) Cataract SGG 9' oar shafts with Magnum II blades
(4) oar extenders (1')

KAYAK PADDLES
(1) Werner Powerhouse (maroon) 197cm 30o straight shaft
(1) Werner Player (yellow) 197cm 30o straight shaft
(1) AT Glass (white) 197cm 30o straight shaft
(1) AT Eddy (blue) 194cm 30o bent shaft
(1) AT Eddy (blue) 197cm 30o bent shaft
(1) High grade Sawyer (wood) 197cm 70o straight shaft
(1) Werner-type (2-piece black) 197cm 30o straight shaft
(1) AT-type (2-piece black) 197cm 30o straight shaft
(1) AT Odyssey 220 cm adjustable straight shaft (for IK)

CAMPING/PADDLING GEAR: There will be a set of 10 PacoPad-type mattresses available as well as drybags. We may have some personal paddling and camping gear available as well including PFDs, helmets, and tents. To rent items, see rates at RENTALs.