PRODUCT INFORMATION

The Ultimate R1 Playboat for Technical Whitewater

Introducing the SOTAR Excalibur, a 10-foot inflatable whitewater raft purpose-built for paddlers who crave steep creeks, tight lines, and nonstop Class IV action. This compact R1 playboat is engineered for solo adventurers who want maximum control in the most demanding environments. Whether you're threading boulder gardens or riding continuous wave trains, the Excalibur is your weapon of choice for technical runs.

Agile, Lightweight, and Built for Boofs

The Excalibur features a continuous curve design that delivers explosive boofs, surgical eddy turns, and responsive handling in tight, chaotic water. Weighing in at a super-portable size, it's easy to carry to remote put-ins, shoulder on portages, and launch from tricky bank spots. Built with SOTAR's renowned craftsmanship and bombproof materials, it’s the kind of raft that lets you push harder with total confidence.

Unmatched Solo Performance for Hardcore Paddlers

When you’re charging solo into the unknown, the Excalibur keeps you sharp and in control. Perfect for paddlers who love to surf, squirt, and react on the fly, it’s a boat that rewards aggressive lines and precision moves. Whether you're chasing waterfall runs, scouting steep drops, or dialing in your R1 technique, the SOTAR Excalibur is ready to follow you anywhere—fast, light, and fearless.


MERLIN 10

BUILD TEMPLATE

MODEL MERLIN 10
MATERIAL 35oz REZCOAT URETHANE
LENGTH 10 FEET
EXTERIOR WIDTH 62 INCHES
TUBE DIAMETER 18- 14 INCHES
STRAIGHT SECTION 53 INCHES
INTERIOR WIDTH 26 INCHES
THWARTS 1 THWARTS
FLOOR DROP 9 INCHES
D-RINGS 12 D-RINGS
AIR CHAMBERS 5 CHAMBERS
LOAD CAPACITY 850 POUNDS (AT 1/3 SUBMERGENCE)
CAPACITY PERSONS 1-2 PEOPLE
WEIGHT 54 POUNDS
WARRANTY 5 YEAR LIMITED

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FAQs

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How long will it take you to build my boat after I order?

While all our boats are made-to-order, they do not enter our production process immediately after the order is placed. Your order will be put in our standard queue and our current lead time is around 8 weeks +/-.  

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Am I making a deposit?

Not on orders purchased through our online store. A 50% deposit is required on custom build phone orders.

What does your warranty cover?

We provide a limited warranty on our rafts, catarafts, tubes, and inflatable kayaks, covering up to 10 years for recreational use and 6 years for commercial use.
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