History of the FISA Design: The FISA hull was developed at the request of FISA, the international governing body for the sport of rowing. Initially, hull shapes for 1x, 2x/2- and 4x/4- were designed for open women and lightweights. Plans were made available to any boatbuilder, and a nominal price was because the standard hull shape was not mandated as initially proposed.
At the end of 2021, we redesigned the FISA Single 1x corresponding hull, deck, and overall upgrade of the rigging offered. We now offer only one hull size. All the boats are equipped with Dreher hollow wing rigger carbon seats, Dreher’s newest fully adjustable Hex-Footstretcher, either of two Wet Launch foot stretchers and a Dreher hollow carbon wing rigger. We also offer our new Adjustable Seats (ranging from medium, high, or x-high on either the superior Dreher medium seat top or large seat top.
A top plug and mold maker made the new boat plug and the resulting mold in the US and a renowned boatbuilder in the US makes the boat hull and deck, and the manufacturing method ensures superior stiffness while achieving our weight specification, and an enhanced surface finish. Boats are outfitted with Dreher carbon rigging components made by us in our factory in New Hampshire. The carbon rigging parts are similar to what we sell to premium boat builders throughout the World. The FISA single provides the same rowing experience you would see from some of the most expensive boats. The boats are available in bright white with black trim.
This single is available for preorder now for 2022 delivery or sooner if you are local.
| 2023 Dreher FISA Single Construction and Features | |
| Length | 25′ 11″ for the FISA 1x |
| Width at gunwale | Width at widest point at the wing attachment point: 15.75 inches |
| Width of the waterline | FISA: ~ 9.75 inches |
| Boat Weight | FISA: ~ 30 to 31 lbs. |
| Optimum Capacity / Maximum Capacity | FISA: 163 lbs. average (Weight range 130-190 lbs max. (flat water) The boat can be rigged to accommodate almost any height or relative torso length to leg length below 6’4″. |
| Pin Type/ Oarlock Type/Pin Adjustment | Pin Type: Dreher Long 13 mm scull-pin with attachment hardware and thick and thin spacers / C2 13 mm Scull Locks / Pin Adjustment: 160 cm +/- 2.5 cm |
| Dreher Carbon Seat /Trackz | Medium carbon twill seat top, Maximum Axle Width is 23 cm single action stainless steel ball-bearing, choice of seat-supports height (Low 1.8 cm), (Medium 2.4 cm), (High 3.4 cm) or Adjustable (Medium 2.4 cm, high 3.4 cm to our Highest setting at 4.4 cm). Total Seat Height Low is 6.4 cm, Med. is 7.0 cm, High is 8.0 cm and the Highest is 9.0 cm. Standard Tracks are premium Carl Douglas Hardcoated Tracks hard-anodized for smooth running and longevity, especially in salt or brackish/saltwater or when launching from the beach. Fitted with our “No-bite” end stops – to protect your legs from hitting any sharp edges at front stops. |
| Dreher Foot Stretcher | Choices: 2022 Light-Weight Fully Adjustable Hex-Tube Foot-Stretcher: With two choices of rowing shoes (black Ankaa or New Wave); including two versions of the Wet Launch Foot stretchers (Flat and Angled). Other models can be provided on request. |
| Dreher Hollow Carbon Rigger (stern-mounted) | 2.5 lbs. lighter than our previous rigger. (foam-filled stern-mounted). The 2022-2023 FISA can be mounted with different-sized boat attachment pieces to accommodate athlete body proportions. |
| Color | Bright White Hull and Cockpit, Black Carbon Stern Hollow, Rigger with boat attachment pieces torso height appropriate), Black carbon Twill Seat, Hex Tube Foot Stretcher or one of two style Wet-Launch Foot-stretcher and recessed step-down area with anti-skip material, and Black Splash-Shield with a built drain port to aid in water removal when rowing in rough conditions. |
| Construction of Hull | Multi-layer carbon construction with composite core, vacuum resin-infused carbon with hull strategically placed reinforcements. |