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Inflatable Boats, Dinghies & Catamarans

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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Shark 9.8' Inflatable Sport Boat9 ft 10 in5Aluminum70 lb—Check price for Shark 9.8' Inflatable Sport Boat at Amazon
White Marlin 9.8' Inflatable Dinghy9 ft 10 in5—70 lb—Check price for White Marlin 9.8' Inflatable Dinghy at Amazon
10ft Inflatable Dinghy Boat for Adult with Drop-Stitch Floor10 ft——69.6 lb—Check price for 10ft Inflatable Dinghy Boat for Adult with Drop-Stitch Floor at Amazon
Bris 10.8 ft inflatable dinghy10 ft 8 in4Aluminum121 lb16.5 inCheck price for Bris 10.8 ft inflatable dinghy at Amazon
Swordfish 10.8 SB-330A air-deck dinghy10 ft 8 in——80 lb18 inCheck price for Swordfish 10.8 SB-330A air-deck dinghy at Amazon
Killer Whale 10.8' Inflatable Dinghy10 ft 10 in5—80 lb—Check price for Killer Whale 10.8' Inflatable Dinghy at Amazon
Beyond Marina Inflatable Dinghy Boat 10.8 ft10 ft 10 in5—126 lb—Check price for Beyond Marina Inflatable Dinghy Boat 10.8 ft at Amazon
11FT Inflatable Catamaran Boat11 ft5Drop-stitch79.3 lb16.9 inCheck price for 11FT Inflatable Catamaran Boat at Amazon
Bris 11 ft inflatable catamaran11 ft4—110 lb17 inCheck price for Bris 11 ft inflatable catamaran at Amazon
Bris 12 ft inflatable sport boat12 ft5Aluminum132 lb17.7 inCheck price for Bris 12 ft inflatable sport boat at Amazon
Newport Catalina 12 ft 6 in inflatable dinghy12 ft 6 in6—162 lb18 inCheck price for Newport Catalina 12 ft 6 in inflatable dinghy at Amazon
EXOCET Inflatable Dinghy Boat 2-8P13 ft 10 in8Aluminum——Check price for EXOCET Inflatable Dinghy Boat 2-8P at Amazon
Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki Inflatable 1-2 Person Catamaran Boat14 ft 4 in2—88 lb—Check price for Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki Inflatable 1-2 Person Catamaran Boat at Amazon
Bris 14.5 ft inflatable dinghy with aluminum transom14 ft 9 in9Aluminum258 lb19.7 inCheck price for Bris 14.5 ft inflatable dinghy with aluminum transom at Amazon
Bris 15.4 ft inflatable rescue boat15 ft 2 in9Aluminum246 lb19.7 inCheck price for Bris 15.4 ft inflatable rescue boat at Amazon

Specs come from manufacturer and merchant listings; each product page cites its sources. “Check price” means we have no live price right now.

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All inflatable boats, dinghies & catamarans

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

Beyond Marina

11FT Inflatable Catamaran Boat

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.

Length
11 ft
Capacity
5 people
Floor
Drop-stitch
Weight
79.3 lb

Inflatable Sport Boats

White Marlin 9.8' Inflatable Dinghy

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.

Length
9 ft 10 in
Capacity
5 people
Weight
70 lb

EXOCET

EXOCET Inflatable Dinghy Boat 2-8P

A buyer who needs to move up to eight people or a heavy load with a motor of up to 15 hp.

Length
13 ft 10 in
Capacity
8 people
Floor
Aluminum

Inflatable Sport Boats

Killer Whale 10.8' Inflatable Dinghy

Someone who wants a 5-person, 15 hp dinghy that is easier to haul and store than the heavier 10.8 ft options.

Length
10 ft 10 in
Capacity
5 people
Weight
80 lb

Sea Eagle

Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki Inflatable 1-2 Person Catamaran Boat

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.

Length
14 ft 4 in
Capacity
2 people
Weight
88 lb

Beyond Marina

Beyond Marina Inflatable Dinghy Boat 10.8 ft

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.

Length
10 ft 10 in
Capacity
5 people
Weight
126 lb

Bris

Bris 10.8 ft inflatable dinghy

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.

Length
10 ft 8 in
Capacity
4 people
Floor
Aluminum
Weight
121 lb

Bris

Bris 12 ft inflatable sport boat

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.

Length
12 ft
Capacity
5 people
Floor
Aluminum
Weight
132 lb

Bris

Bris 15.4 ft inflatable rescue boat

A group or crew that wants a motor-driven inflatable with room for up to 9 people and a high load rating.

Length
15 ft 2 in
Capacity
9 people
Floor
Aluminum
Weight
246 lb

Bris

Bris 11 ft inflatable catamaran

A buyer who wants a wide, stable 11 ft inflatable that seats four and can carry a small outboard up to 10 hp.

Length
11 ft
Capacity
4 people
Weight
110 lb
Tubes
17 in

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