Inflatable Sport Boats
Shark 9.8' Inflatable Sport Boat
A buyer who wants a compact, motor-rated inflatable for up to 5 people with a rigid aluminum floor and a low carry weight.
- Length
- 9 ft 10 in
- Capacity
- 5 people
- Floor
- Aluminum
- Weight
- 70 lb
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15 compared on the specs that matter
Inflatable dinghies, tenders and small catamarans cover a lot of ground: getting from a mooring to shore, fishing a lake, or carrying a small outboard on calm water. This page compares every model we cover by the specs that separate them: length, floor type, load and person capacity, weight, and the largest motor each is rated for.
Look at the floor first. It decides how stiff the boat feels underfoot, how well it tracks under power, and how quickly it packs away; each boat’s floor is listed in the table. Check the motor rating on the manufacturer’s capacity plate before you buy an outboard, and stay under both the person and load limits once gear is aboard.
Every spec below links to its source. Sort the table to compare, and open a boat to see its downsides and who it’s not for.
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Specs come from manufacturer and merchant listings; each product page cites its sources. “Check price” means we have no live price right now.
Inflatable Sport Boats
A buyer who wants a compact, motor-rated inflatable for up to 5 people with a rigid aluminum floor and a low carry weight.
Beyond Marina
A buyer who wants to carry up to 5 people and gear on a motorized inflatable with a drop-stitch floor and a fairly light carry weight.
Inflatable Sport Boats
Buyers who need a short, light dinghy that still carries up to 5 people and gear, and who will be hauling it around by hand.
EXOCET
A buyer who needs to move up to eight people or a heavy load with a motor of up to 15 hp.
Inflatable Sport Boats
Someone who wants a 5-person, 15 hp dinghy that is easier to haul and store than the heavier 10.8 ft options.
HEYBOARD
A buyer who wants a light 10 ft dinghy that is easier to haul and store than the heavier 10 ft boats in this group.
Sea Eagle
A solo paddler or pair who wants a long, narrow, relatively light inflatable catamaran and has no need to carry a big crew or a motor.
Beyond Marina
A buyer who wants a compact 15 hp dinghy that is rated for up to five people and carries more load than other 10.8 ft boats here.
Bris
A buyer who wants a motorized 4-person dinghy with a rigid aluminum floor and a size that stays manageable, with no need for big-engine power.
Bris
A small group that wants a motorized inflatable boat with a rigid aluminum floor and a lighter, smaller package than Bris's 14 to 15 ft models.
Bris
A buyer who wants a large motorized inflatable to carry a crew or heavy gear, and has the space and help to handle a 258 lb boat.
Bris
A group or crew that wants a motor-driven inflatable with room for up to 9 people and a high load rating.
Bris
A buyer who wants a wide, stable 11 ft inflatable that seats four and can carry a small outboard up to 10 hp.
Newport
A buyer who wants one larger inflatable dinghy that can carry up to six people or a heavy load of gear.
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