Description & Features
The Rio Craft 10'6" Colorado Fishing Package pairs a compact fishing raft with a purpose-built aluminum frame for anglers who value maneuverability and efficient use of space. Its 7-panel bow and stern help the raft respond quickly when working through tight water, changing currents and waves.
Heavy-duty 3000D PVC, welded seams, horseshoe chafe strips and a lace-in I-beam floor provide a durable foundation for regular river use. The fishing package adds a handcrafted 1.25" aluminum frame, dry box with mounted rowing seat, elevated front fishing seat, anchor system and 8" Better Mount oar towers with Sawyer Cobra Oarlocks.
Please Note: Oars and anchor are not included with this fishing raft package.
Key Features
- Compact, Responsive Handling: The 10'6" length and 7-panel bow and stern help the raft maneuver efficiently through tighter water and changing river conditions.
- Durable River Construction: Heavy-duty 3000D PVC and welded seams provide strength for regular fishing and river use.
- Protected High-Wear Areas: Horseshoe chafe strips reinforce the sides and rear where repeated contact can cause additional wear.
- Fishing-Ready Frame: The 1.25" aluminum frame integrates rowing, seating, and anchor control into a compact layout.
- Dedicated Fishing Position: An elevated front seat bar and deluxe swivel seat give the angler a comfortable position for working the water.
- Efficient Rowing Setup: A low-back rowing seat, foot bar and 8" Better Mount oar towers establish a functional rowing position.
- Sawyer Cobra Oarlocks: Included Cobra Oarlocks provide a durable connection between the oars and frame for smooth, controlled rowing.
- Secure Rigging: Reinforced D-rings and five included cam straps provide practical attachment points for securing gear.
- Snag-Resistant Design: Rounded corners and thoughtful hardware placement help reduce snag points when loading gear and moving around the raft.
Specifications
- Length: 10'6"
- Width: 5'2"
- Interior Width: 26"
- Tube Diameter: 18"
- Weight: 93 lbs.
- Construction: 3000D PVC
- Floor: Standard I-Beam
- Thwarts: 2
- Thwart Mounts: 3
- Frame: 1.25" Aluminum
- Frame Finish: Hammered Silver Powder Coat
- Rowing Seat: Low-Back Seat Mounted on Dry Box
- Front Seat: (1) Deluxe Swivel Seat with Mount
- Dry Box: Dry Box with Seat Mount
- Oar Towers: 8" Better Mount
- Oarlocks: Sawyer Cobra Oarlocks
- Anchor System: Included with Anchor Rope; Anchor Not Included
- Cam Straps: (5)
- Oars: Not Included
Best Use
Ideal for anglers who want a compact fishing raft for day trips, smaller rivers and technical water where maneuverability and precise boat positioning are important. The integrated frame, dry box, fishing seat and anchor system make it well suited to fishing-focused river trips without the footprint of a larger raft.
Materials & Construction
3000D PVC
Heavy-duty 3000D PVC provides the abrasion resistance and durability needed for repeated river use. Welded seams strengthen the raft construction, while horseshoe chafe strips add reinforcement along areas exposed to additional wear.
7-Panel Bow & Stern
The multi-panel bow and stern shape gives the Colorado a responsive profile for maneuvering through tighter channels, waves and changing currents. On the 10'6" raft, this design supports the quick handling that makes a compact boat useful for technical water.
Lace-In I-Beam Floor
The installed I-beam floor provides a durable platform for rowing and fishing while maintaining the Colorado's compact river-focused design.
1.25" Aluminum Fishing Frame
The handcrafted frame uses 1.25" aluminum tubing with a hammered silver powder-coated finish. Its layout integrates the dry box with rowing seat, foot bar, elevated front fishing position and anchor system into a clean setup designed around the available space in the 10'6" raft.
Better Mount Oar Towers & Sawyer Cobra Oarlocks
Eight-inch Better Mount oar towers establish the rowing position above the frame and are paired with Sawyer Cobra Oarlocks. The combination provides a secure, smooth interface between the frame and oars for controlled rowing and boat positioning.
Reinforced Rigging & Chafe Protection
Reinforced D-rings provide secure attachment points for gear and tie-downs. Horseshoe chafe strips protect high-wear areas, while rounded corners and snag-resistant hardware placement help reduce unnecessary wear during loading, transport and use on the river.
