Dimensions RZ96
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Beam:
35 inch
A comfortable beam for a relaxed and efficient paddle stroke. A 240 cm paddle appears most suitable for most paddlers. Since the maximum beam is quite low to the waterline and the deck, following the profile of the sponsons, curves gently towards it, the boat feels much narrower than it is.

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Length:
18 foot 1inch

1 - The RZ96 has a length to beam ratio (measured at the waterline!), which ensures a relatively high hull speed potential, i.e., it is an efficient hull.

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2 - Due to its length and absence of rocker, the RZ96 tracks well irrespective of the sea state.

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3 - The RZ96 has sufficient length to ensure shallow draft. This means that it responds well to control and directional strokes, requiring little (energy wasting!) directional input from the rudder.

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Weight:
84 US-lbs (PVC hull material) -- 95US-lbs (Hypalon hull material)

Two persons can handle the RZ96 readily. The disassembled and packed RZ 96 fits into two bags, one of which is set-up to be carried as a backpack and the second, smaller once can be attached to the first by means of four heavy-duty buckles. You can readily transport the assembled disassembled boat on a car roof rack, or, in the case of the latter state, in the trunk.

Dimensions of packed boat:
Bag for skin and longitudinal frame members (rucksack):
60 x 18 x 8 inch
Bag for transverse frame members and "sundries" (like seats, rudder etc.):
31 x 24 x 8 inch

It will fit into any car trunk, closet, ...