NRS Raft Frame Features & Accessories

NRS Raft Frames of today are the result of a dynamic evolution spanning 30 years. Experimental research, thousands of river hours and heeding valuable advice from customers has been the key to our success. NRS, as well as other frame manufacturers, has utilized materials such as wood, conduit, PVC pipe and steel tubing, all in the quest for building a frame that is strong, lightweight and performance-ready. Our discovery: top-grade, aluminum-alloy pipe, exclusive heavy duty LoPro™ cast aluminum fittings, custom made stainless steel U-bolts, combined with superior design has produced the world’s leading, fully adjustable and customizable frames.

All NRS Frames are Modular

NRS Raft Frames assemble easily and quickly, forming a solid and stable platform. Breaking down a frame for transport and/or retrofitting a gear frame into a sport-rowing frame are only possible because of the NRS modular design. Whether you are loading up a bush plane for an outback adventure, or storing your frame in an apartment closet, the sleek and simple design will accommodate just about any need. These strong and durable frames are made to be maintenance free, non-corrosive and good for a lifetime of boating.

Why are NRS Frames the Best?

NRS has exactly what you need and want in a frame. With multiple sizes and complete adjustability, NRS frames will fit any raft and adapt to rowers of all types and sizes. Our frames are fully customizable to be the frame you need it to be, in the environment you need it for. NRS offers quality assurance and a fully backed lifetime warranty. Premium frames at value pricing, supported by the experience of 30 years of outstanding customer service.

Fitting a Raft Frame:

Determining Frame Width: 

Your frame should be as wide or wider than your boat's center-to-center measurement. Determine the center-to-center measurement by measuring the width of your boat and subtracting the diameter of one main tube (C = W - D) (Center = raft Width - tube Diameter). If the width of our frame does not match your numbers exactly, be sure to order a frame with a width slightly wider than your center-to-center measurement.  This will prevent the frame from falling into your boat.

Determining Frame Length:

The maximum length of your side rails is determined by the available flat area on your side tubes.  The wear patch material usually extends the distance of the flat area.   Most boaters purchase the longest side rail length possible to maximize the useful area of their frame. 

NRS boat frames can be made to fit any inflatable raft or cataraft.  We pride ourselves on making the most versatile modular inflatable boat frames available.  Our boat frames will fit any raft or cataraft including Riken, Hyside, Avon, Achilles, Campway, Maravia, Sotar, Udisco, Momentum, AIRE boats and more.

See our NRS Frame Sizing Guide to determine which size frame your NRS inflatable will need.

NRS Raft Frames

Skidguard Raft Frame	Longhorn Raft Frame
(2) Side Rails (2) Skidguard Seats (4) Channels (8) Seat Bolts (2) U-bolts (4) Washers and Locking Nuts (1) Frame Wrench (1) Pair of Oar Mounts	(2) Side Rails (1) Seat Bar (1) Foot Bar (1) Pair of Oar Mounts (6) U-bolts (12) Washers and Locking Nuts (1) Frame Wrench (1) Standard padded seat with bolts and washers Note: Seat is packaged separately
Slant Seat Stern Frame	Stern Raft Frame
(1) Foot Bar (1) Seat Bar (2) Side Rails (4) LoPro (4) U-bolts (12) Washers and Locking Nuts (1) Frame Wrench (1) Pair of Oar Mounts (1) Skidguard Seat (4) Conduit Clamps (4) Carriage Bolts	(2) Bent Side Rails (1) Seat Bar (1) Foot Bar (6) U-bolts (12) Washers and Locking Nuts (1) Frame Wrench (1) Pair of Tall Oar Mounts Standard padded seat with bolts and washers Note: Seat is packaged separately
Bighorn I Raft Frame	Compact Outfitter Raft Frame
(2) Side Rails (2) Cross Bar (1) Seat Bar (1) Foot Bar (1) Pair of Oar Mounts (10) U-bolts (20) Washers and Locking Nuts (2) 9ft Straps (4) Strap Slides (1) Frame Wrench Standard padded seat with bolts and washers Note: Seat is packaged separately	(2) Side Rails (4) Cross Bar (1) Foot Bar (12) U-bolts (24) Washers and Locking Nuts (2) 9ft Straps (4) Strap Slides (1) Frame wrench (1) Pair of Oar Mounts (1) Pair of Cooler Mounts Note: Cooler Mounts are packed separately
Bighorn II Raft Frame	Raft Fishing Frame
(2) Side Rails (4) Cross Bar (1) Seat Bar (1) Foot Bar (1) Pair of Oar Mounts (14) U-bolts (28) Washers and Locking Nuts (4) 9ft Straps (8) Strap Slides (1) Frame wrench (1) Standard padded seat with bolts and washers Note: Seat is packaged separately	(2) Side Rails (1) Cross Bar (1) Foot Bar (1) Seat Bar (1) Action Seat Bar (10) U-bolts (20) Washers and Locking Nuts (1) Frame Wrench (1) Pair of Oar Mounts (1) Standard Padded Seat with bolts and washers (1) Action Swivel Seat with nuts, bolts and washers Note: Seats are packed separately
NRS Universal Frame
(2) Breakdown Side Rails (2) Universal Drop Rails (5) Cross Bars (1) Seat Bar (1) Deluxe Foot Bar (1) Pair of Oar Mounts (4) 9ft Straps (8) Strap Slides (20) U-bolts (20) Washers and Locking Nuts (1) Frame Wrench High-Back Drain Hole Seat with bolts and washers Note: Seat is packaged separately

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Standard Frame Parts

Oar Mount	Side Rail	Cross Bar
Foot Bar	Standard Seat Bar	Standard Raft Seat
Action Swivel Fishing Seat (not for whitewater use)		Action Fishing Seat Bar

Raft Frame Accessories

High-Back Raft Seat	Passenger Seat Mount	Cooler Mounts
Break-Down Side Rails	8" Tall NRS Oar Mount	Heavy Duty Tie-Down Straps
1" Tie-Down Loop Straps	Strap Slides

Raft Fishing Frame Accessories

Action Swivel Fishing Seat (not for whitewater use)	Action Passenger Seat Mount	Casting Platform
	Stern Seat Mount Frame w/ Action Swivel Fishing Seat
Thigh Bar	Raft Anchor Mount System	Waterspike Anchor

Frame Repair Kit Items

NRS Frame Wrench	Spare End Plugs
Spare Lo-Pro	Extra U-Bolts