Achilles HB-FX-270
My old Achilles LSR gave me 18 years of solid service. So of course, Achilles was again the manufacturer of choice for a new replacement. I visited Steve from NW Inflatables at his booth at the 2022 Seattle Boat Show. His low overhead philosophy helps to keep prices reasonable. Steve is a no nonsense guy and quick to answer text messages. He operates out of a warehouse in Gig Harbor and has a full showroom in Portland.
While my old roll up LSR had aluminum slats and an inflatable keel, I went with the ridgid hull this time. My thoughts are that it will be easer to tow and faster to plane. Hopefully it will tow so well that I can keep the outboard and gas tank on it when touring the islands.
It's 12 inches shorter and 10 lbs lighter than my LSR. The folding transom should make it easy to store on deck during long passages. It came with a full-length carry bag for added protection. The bag has handles to make it easier to wrestle around on deck.
Features:
- Pearl Gray Achilles CSM reinforced fabric
- Four-layer seam construction
- Modified “V” fiberglass hull
- Folding fiberglass transom
- Full-length carry bag
- Full-length teardrop rubbing strake
- D-rings for towing bridle
- Stainless steel bow eye
- Inside bow davit lifting
- Bow carry handle
- Webbed passenger, helmsman, and rear carry handles
- Fold-down locking oar system with two-piece breakdown aluminum oars and oar holders
- Gas tank tie down hardware
- Protective transom motor clamp plate
- Removable aluminum rowing seat
- Bailer valve
- Foot pump
- Maintenance kit
