Maas Boats - Boats

This is a great all around shell. Stable enough for a dedicated novice to learn to row, the Aero has also enjoyed years of racing and touring success. At rowing clubs and schools across the United States it is commonly in heavy demand while other more expensive and less forgiving shells stay on the racks. A fully rigged weight of 39 lbs. makes transportation easy and at 21 feet long, car topping is no problem.

Aesthetically, the design is very clean and uncluttered and is enhanced by the beautifully crafted carbon fiber composite riggers. The Aero offers the quick responsive feel of our higher performance boats yet is less demanding when the water is rough. In the words of Olympic Rowing medallist Dick Lyon, "They're just plain fun to row."

* Length: 21' 3", Beam on deck: 25", Beam at waterline: 19"
* Weight fully rigged: 39 lbs. /Carbon series 35 lbs.
* Maximum rower weight: 240 lbs.
* Inspection port: 6" diameter -- comes with an integral nylon bag for wallet, keys, etc.
* Riggers: carbon fiber/fiberglass composite, very stiff and light
* Oarlocks: Adjustable for height, pitch and spread (155-162cm)
* Self bailer: Optional, very useful for choppy conditions -- a must for open water racing -- suction type, 4oz.
* Foot Stretchers: Carbon fiber/fiberglass, cored construction, neoprene and Velcro foot straps -- easily adjustable over a 7.5" range -- adjustable heel cup height.
* Seat: Foam core fiberglass -- this design is the best we've found for long distance rowing.
* Skeg: Standard plastic -- optional larger aluminum model aids in rough water tracking
* Hull and deck construction: Syntactic foam core fiberglass, carbon fiber reinforced, vinyl ester resin, 4-6 mil gel coat finish -- custom color, stripes and graphics available. Positive floatation is provided by four air bags.

For information on our Carbon Series, see Carbon Series

For information on custom striping, see Custom Striping