Package price list: The Deschutes and Blue Water Series package prices listed below group together those items required to put together a complete cataraft in one of our most popular configurations ready to launch - and to make ordering that package as easy as possible. The packages, as listed, will probabaly fit most of your needs. You can use the package as a starting point and add items to it or take away as needed. You can also completely configure your own cataraft - or whatever parts of a cataraft you may need - from our "a la carte" components.
Deschutes Series . Catarafts set up for river drifting with a whitewater grade oar system and dual anchors. You can remove any listed items from - or add any additional items to any package. Your package price will be adjusted according to the prices as listed on the A la carte page.
| Deschutes Pkg | Tube Length | Tube Diam | Frame Length | Oar Length | Capacity* | Tube Price (pair) | Frame Price | Pkg Price |
| PD14R | 14' | 25" | 8' | 9' | 2/3 persons | $2145 | $2320 | $4465 |
| PD16R | 16' | 25" | 10' | 9.5' | 3/4 persons | $2450 | $2710 | $5160 |
| PD16K | 16' | 27" | 10' | 10' | 3/4 persons | $2875 | $2710 | $5585 |
| PD18K | 18' | 27" | 12' | 10' | 4/5 persons | $3225 | $2975 | $6200 |
Deschutes Series Packages are fully equipped catarafts. The tube price above includes the tubes and the tube maintenance kit. The frame price above includes the upper and lower decks, all cross braces, the complete whitewater oar system including oarstands and oar locks, Carlisle whitewater grade oars shafts and removable oar blades, oar-rights, oar-sleeves, the deck-mounted rowing foot-brace, dual river-style anchor systems, the four upper deck end panels and a manual air pump.
These packages are often used as a starting point for a boat order. You can remove any listed items from - or add any additional items to any package. Your package price will be adjusted according to the prices for those removed or added items as listed on the A la carte page. Feel free to call or email, using the contact information at the bottom of this page, to discuss what additional items you may need or what included items you may not need.
Deschutes Series Capacities* shown are estimates only for typical uses. The capacities are given as a a range such as "3/4". The smaller number would be in heavier water conditions or when loaded with a lot of gear such as a multi-day camping float. The higher numbers would apply to still water (such as small lakes and ponds) or light river conditions (such as most Western trout rivers) or with minimal loads such as for a day trip. Practical capacities and loads are greatly dependent on the experience of the operator and how much energy they feel capable of applying to the oars to handle the boat during a day on the water. The greater the load and water speed the more muscle energy will be required. After a few trips under different conditions you'll develop a feeling for what you can comfortably handle. If you are new to handling a river boat, start out conservatively with lighter loads on ponds or small lakes. Build up gradually to rivers and faster water.
Blue Water Series. Catarafts set up with motor transoms and bow splash panels for outboard motor power with a lighter weight and lower cost backup oar system.
River King 2011 pre-season pricing is good through Dec 31, 2010
| Blue Water Pkg | Tube Length | Tube Diam | Frame Length | Outboard HP* | Capacity* | Tube Price (pair) | Frame Price | Pkg Price |
| PB14R | 14' | 25" | 8' | 7.5 HP | 2/3 persons | $2145 | $1955 | $4100 |
| PB16R | 16' | 25" | 10' | 9.9 HP | 3/4 persons | $2450 | $2345 | $4795 |
| PB16K | 16' | 27" | 10' | 15 HP | 3/4 persons | $2875 | $2345 | $5220 |
| PB18K | 18' | 27" | 12' | 20 HP | 4/5 persons | $3225 | $2610 | $5835 |
Blue Water Series Packages are fully equipped catarafts. The tube price above includes the tubes and maintenance kit. The frame price above includes the upper and lower decks, all cross braces, a complete backup rowing system including Carlisle light weight oars with oarstands and oar locks, an outboard motor transom and a manual air pump.
These packages are often used as a starting point for a boat order. You can remove any listed items from - or add any additional items to any package. Your package price will be adjusted according to the prices for those removed or added items as listed on the A la carte page. Feel free to call or email, using the contact information at the bottom of this page, to discuss what additional items you may need or what included items you may not need.
Blue Water Series HP Ratings* shown are the maximum sizes I estimate would be adequate for that size boat. Larger motors will just add excess weight with little or no increase in performance. Since double-ended river cataraft hull shapes such as these do not plane you can go for a smaller HP motor than the sizes listed without much difference in speed. I recommend test driving the cataraft with the size motor you intend to use and using the smallest motor practical to reduce weight and cost.
Cataraft hulls such as these do not plane because the tube up-sweep at the stern creates a low pressure area that prevents the boat from reaching planing speeds - so there's no need for the power necessary to get the boat up on plane.
Blue Water Series Capacities* shown are estimates only for typical uses. The capacities are given as a range such as "3/4". The smaller number would be in heavier water conditions or when loaded with a lot of gear such as a multi-day camping trip. The higher numbers would apply to still water (such as small lakes and ponds) or light river conditions and with light loads.
About Our Cataraft Packages
Package prices for both the Deschutes and Blue Water Series include the listed items above. They do not include other accessories items you may need but are not listed above. Accessories are listed on the A la carte page.
Package prices do not include shipping or applicable taxes. You can pick up your cataraft here on Washington's Olympic Peninsula if you like and save shipping expenses. If you want to plan some fishing for your trip we can even have your boat assembled and ready to load onto your trailer.
We can ship by air, truck, by sea, Fedex or UPS or by any carrier you request. Most customers have us choose the most practical and economical carrier for their requirements once your order has been packed, weighed and is ready to ship. Once we receive final payment from you the cataraft becomes your property. At that point we act as your shipping agent and charge you only for actual shipping expenses incurred on your behalf. For example, for shipping to Alaska we usually use Pacific Alaska Freightways. Their ships typically take 4 or 5 days from Seattle leaving twice weekly. You can pick up your cataraft at their terminal or they'll deliver it to your location in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kenai, Kodiak & Southeast Alaska. Most US shipments go UPS or Fedex.
We always provide an itemized email or FAX quote for your approval before proceeding with your order or before proceeding with any requested changes to your order.
Note that River Kingtm cataraft frames can be ordered to fit almost any flat top tube (when viewed from the side). Order frame length at least 6 feet shorter than tube length - so that at least 3 feet of tube at each end is not covered by the frame. We only need to know the diameter of your fully inflated tubes but call to be sure we can match your particular tubes.
We can also provide you with the NRS tubes alone if you don't need the frame. Our tube prices are listed above. Tubes come with maintenance kit and full NRS warranty.
