With the addition of our own all carbon sub-assemblies we have provided equal or better rigging than one would find on top line racing singles. Through extensive use of the boats in our own sculling school and club, we have over the years received much valuable feedback as how best to improve upon equipment design and optimize boat set-up and rigging. We are confident that we have designed the boat so that the rower feels comfortable in the boat, yet still have enough feedback from the boat so as to not develop bad habits from rowing a boat that is too forgiving.
In 2002, we moved the hull tooling to BBG Bootsbau Berlin to upgrade the quality of the Rec-Racer and also its construction method and finsih. These boats have arrived and are now being made by BBG Bootsbau Berlin. We are very excited about the improvements made in the construction and finish over the previous model. Not only will the Rec-Racer have a high performance hull design, but will have one of the best boat builders in the world making the shells. With BBG making the shells we will be assured of an extremely high level quality (ISO9000 certified) and boat hull longevity going forward. All boats are equipped with Dreher carbon single action seats and footstretchers along with the popular carbon wing rigger. The Rec-Racer III "Champion Construction" 1xs are available in white with black and red trim and red shoes, while the Standar-Shell models will be white with blue trim and either blue or white shoes. The new Rec-Racers are the Rec-Racer III SS (Standar-Shell) with the same polyester-glass construction and the Rec-Racer III CC (Champion Construction) with multi-ply carbon, kevlar and glass sandwich construction.
Boat Specifications:
Rec-Racer III SS
| Length | 22.0 ft. |
| Width at gunnel | 20.5 inches |
| Width at the waterline | 16.9 inches |
| Weight fully rigged | 41-43 lbs. |
| Hull stiffness | Standard |
| Capacity | 200 lbs. |
| Oarlock adjustment | 62-65 inches |
| Seat | 23 cm single action stainless steel ball bearing, carbon/composite seat top |
| Footstretcher | Dreher carbon tubular 3-way adjustable, with rowing shoes (blue/black) - choice of size |
| Rigger | Carbon wing; black with blue trim |
| Color | White with blue and black trim |
| Construction of Hull | Multi-layer fiberglass cloth/polyester |
Rec-Racer III CC
| Length | 22.0 ft. |
| Width at gunnel | 20.5 inches |
| Width at the waterline | 16.9 inches |
| Hull stiffness | Stiff |
| Weight fully rigged | 36-38 lbs. |
| Capacity | 200 lbs. |
| Oarlock adjustment | 62-65 inches |
| Seat | 23 cm single action stainless steel ball bearing, carbon/composite seat top |
| Footstretcher | Dreher carbon tubular 3-way adjustable, with rowing shoes (red/black) - choice of size |
| Rigger | Carbon wing with red trim |
| Color | White with black trim |
| Construction of Hull | Multi-layer carbon/epoxy, kevlar and glass sandwich construction |
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The Inflata-Shell can be easily rowed by anyone. The boat is extremely safe and stable with a self-bailer. The boat can be used for touring, open or flat water rowing for fun and fitness, by all members of the family, either as rowers and or as passengers. In addition, the boat can be converted to a one or two person kayak with the addition of a rudder and 1-2 kayak paddles and one additional seat. This boat can be taken to camp, can be taken on a sailboat or large motorboat deflated or towed behind, to be used in port for exercice, local transportation or for day trips.
Boat Specifications:
Inflata-Shell
| Length | 18.0 ft. |
| Width at gunnel | 35.0 inches. |
| Weight unrigged | 60 lbs. (add 18# per rowing unit) |
| Capacity | 700 lbs. |
| Oarlock adjustment | 56-65 inch spread; with long pins and multiple spacers for a wide range of height adjustment. |
| Seat/Footstretchers/Riggers | Drop-in rowing unit - black anodized aluminum wing rigger and footplate with velcro straps; mahogany seat with stainless steel fittings. |
| Color | Red with gray trim. |
| Construction of Hull | Three, double walled chambers (urethane inner and very puncture/wear resistant coated fabric outer tube). |
| Accessories | Pump; passenger seat, 2 straps per rowing unit; maintenace kit; and bow line. |
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Both boats are stable entry level recreational rowing shells. Both boats feature the Oarmaster II drop-in unit. The double was redesigned in 2005 to result in overall hull weight reduction of about 15%.
The next step up from the Alden 16' and 18'. It is a faster recreational boat than the Alden 16' or 18'. A dry boat even in less then ideal conditions, due to the boat's high coaming.
Similar to the Rec-Racer II, but with an Al tubular rigger. Best suited for heavier rowers. Now available in two hull constructions.
This touring shell is a hybird of the popular Alden 16' and Alden Star. It comes in four colors: white, smoke white, yellow, blue and and green. We offer an enhanced package that provides more comfortable single action carbon seat and a carbon foot stretcher with rowing shoes.
Larger capacity double-ender design with drop-in Oarmaster II rowing unit(s). The 19' also has a fixed seat option.
Similar to the Oarmaster II, but specifically designed for Canoes. It is an easy way to convert a canoe to a sliding seat rowing shell.
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