{"title":"MERLIN RAFT SERIES","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrab your paddles, hike down to your favorite put-in, and let the fun begin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing the Merlin Series — lightweight, fast, and built for precision and effortless maneuvering. This series puts the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“raft”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e back in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epackraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and it surely delivers for paddlers who are always chasing that next adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're paddling solo or teaming up with a buddy, the Merlin Series keeps you on your toes with responsive handling and impressive control. The continuous curve design lets you boof over big holes, catch that tight needed eddy, and charge your favorite drops like a pro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 10’ Excalibur and 11’ Lance are perfect for R1\/R2 paddling on tight, technical whitewater. And for solo paddlers looking for a new edge, the all-new Rondel inflatable kayak is ready to take things up a notch. Want more room? Try the Ballista 12', the raft chosen for the R4 USRA 2026 races. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sotar-lance-11-raft-merlin-series","title":"SOTAR LANCE 11' RAFT - MERLIN SERIES","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for teamwork and tuned for precision, the Lance is the ultimate lightweight R1\/R2 playboat for paddlers who crave adventure, fun lines, and reliable performance in both big and small technical water. This 11’ raft strikes the perfect balance between nimble solo trips and dynamic tandem runs, ready for whatever the river throws at you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lance is durable, portable, and light enough to hike into remote put-ins or shoulder around shallow, bony rapids. Its continuous curve design delivers intuitive control—whether you're boofing over big holes, cruising through boulder-choked canyons, or snapping into tight eddies on the fly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome rapids are just better shared. So grab your favorite adventure partner, take that paddle stroke, and send it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOES NOT INCLUDE CHAFE or BOAT BAG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***NOT ALL PHOTOS ARE EXACT REPRESENTATIONS OF STANDARD INCLUSIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-fdf9494b-7fff-9053-73a7-0f7e856f4676\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 11'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior Width: 26\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior Width: 62\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTube Diameter: 14-18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloor Drop: 9\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD-Rings: 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir Chambers: 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad Capacity: 950 lbs. (At 1\/3 Submergence)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 56 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn additional option is to add a chafe (fees apply)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that the rafts are made-to-order, and your order will be placed in our standard queue. 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You can even throw in a stern squirt or two!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWherever your next adventure takes you, the Excalibur is built to follow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOES NOT INCLUDE CHAFE or BOAT BAG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***NOT ALL PHOTOS ARE EXACT REPRESENTATIONS OF STANDARD INCLUSIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-db98fc9c-7fff-2ffd-7453-5d6b6ee512c8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 10'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior Width: 26\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior Width: 62\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTube Diameter: 14-18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloor Drop: 9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD-Rings: 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir Chambers: 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad Capacity: 850 lbs. (At 1\/3 Submergence)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 54 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAn additional option is to add a chafe (fees apply)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that the rafts are made-to-order, and your order will be placed in our standard queue. 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