Sprint Open Water Rowing Shell
If you’re looking for a true entry point into open water rowing, not a tippy racing shell and not a barge, the Sprint sits right in the sweet spot. It is built for real conditions, real people, and real miles on the water.
The Sprint is designed to make rowing approachable on day one and still satisfying years later. Stable, forgiving, and capable in rougher water, it gives new rowers confidence and experienced rowers freedom to explore beyond the harbor.
What Makes the Sprint Different
Stability That Builds Skill
The Sprint has the kind of primary stability beginners need and the secondary stability experienced rowers appreciate in open water. You can relax, look around, take a drink, even set the oars in your lap without feeling like you are one twitch away from swimming. That confidence changes how far and how often people row.
Seaworthy by Design
This boat is meant for open water, not just glassy mornings.
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High wraparound splash rails help deflect waves at the bow
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Enclosed cockpit adds security and buoyancy
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Sloped aft deck sheds water quickly
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Built-in flotation makes the hull resistant to swamping
When conditions turn sloppy, the Sprint stays predictable and brings you home dry. That makes it one of the safest open water rowing shells in its class.
Lightweight and Easy to Handle
At 39 lb for the hull, most adults can shoulder the boat and launch solo. Car-topping is realistic, not theoretical. You spend your time rowing, not wrestling gear.
Simple, Fast Setup
The one-piece drop-in rigger system bolts on in under a minute. It is fully adjustable to suit different rowers and skill levels, with adjustments handled using two Allen wrenches stored right behind the shoe plate. No hunting for tools, no complicated hardware.
Flexible Use
The Sprint can be set up for solo rowing or configured with an optional passenger seat. That makes it useful for:
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Introducing new rowers
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Coaching from the boat
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Light-duty fishing or photography trips
It is a versatile platform, not a single-purpose race boat.
Construction and Detail
Like every Little River Marine boat, the Sprint reflects a focus on engineering, durability, and practical function. Clean lamination, thoughtful hardware, and a proven hull shape come together in a package that delivers serious performance at a very accessible price point.
If you want a shell that helps you get into rowing and keeps up as your skills grow, this is it.
Specifications
Length Overall (LOA): 19 ft 5 in (5.92 m)
Length Waterline (LWL): 18 ft 10 in (5.74 m)
Beam at Waterline: 23.5 in (59.7 cm)
Beam at Coaming: 27 in (68.6 cm)
Hull Weight: 39 lb (17.7 kg)
Monorail & Rigger Weight: 16 lb (7.26 kg)
Capacity: 375 lb (170 kg)
Standard Features
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High wraparound splash rail
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Configurable for solo rowing or rowing with a passenger
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Removable one-piece rigging system
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Tracking fin
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Drain plugs
- Flat Rate Shipping to all Continental USA locations
The Sprint is a true open water training and adventure shell, not a fragile race toy and not a heavy recreational tub. It is built to get you on the water more often, in more places, with more confidence.
