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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Beyond Marina
11FT Inflatable Catamaran Boat
This is an 11 ft PVC inflatable catamaran with 5 air chambers, a drop-stitch floor and 1100D fabric. It is rated for 5 people and 1432 lb, and it has a transom for a motor up to 15 hp. At 79.3 lb, it is lighter than the Beyond Marina 10.8 ft dinghy and close to the Killer Whale 10.8'. It suits a group that wants a motor-capable inflatable with a firm floor.
Best for: 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.
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Pros
- Drop-stitch floor, which the comparable dinghies here don't list except the HEYBOARD, whose floor is only named in its title
- Max load of 1432 lb, higher than the 10.8 ft dinghies from Beyond Marina and Killer Whale
- 79.3 lb weight, much lighter than the 126 lb Beyond Marina 10.8 ft dinghy
- Transom and a 15 hp motor rating
- 5 air chambers and 1100D fabric
- Longer than the 9.8 ft, 10 ft and 10.8 ft dinghies compared here
Cons
- 1-year manufacturer warranty, shorter than the 3-year terms on three comparables
- Seats 5, while the EXOCET 2-8P is listed for 8
- Shorter than the EXOCET (13 ft 10 in) and the Sea Eagle 437ps (14 ft 4 in)
- No owner feedback is available yet, so real-world durability is unconfirmed
- Sold only through Amazon
Who should skip it
Skip it if you need a longer boat or more seats: the EXOCET 2-8P is 13 ft 10 in, takes 8 people and is rated for 1874 lb. Also skip it if warranty length matters most, since the 1-year coverage is shorter than the 3-year terms on the White Marlin, EXOCET and Killer Whale.
Specs
Every value with where it came from.
| Length | 11 ft (132 in)Amazon listing | Amazon listing |
|---|---|---|
| Tube diameter | 16.9 inAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Air chambers | 5Amazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Floor | Drop-stitchAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Material | PVCAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Fabric denier | 1100DAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Person capacity | 5 peopleAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Max load | 1432 lbAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Weight | 79.3 lbAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Max motor | 15 hpAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Transom | YesAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Warranty | 1 Year ManufacturerAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
Specs we couldn’t verify are left out rather than guessed.
Verdict
On paper this is a solid mid-size inflatable catamaran: a drop-stitch floor, a transom, a 15 hp rating and a light carry weight for its load rating. The short warranty and the lack of owner feedback are the main reasons to be careful. Buyers who need more seats or length should look at the EXOCET instead.
Based on published specs and common owner feedback. We don’t test products ourselves. How we choose
Questions
How many people does it hold?
It is listed for 5 people, with a max load of 1432 lb.
Can I put a motor on it?
Yes. It has a transom and is listed for a motor up to 15 hp.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 79.3 lb, which is lighter than the Beyond Marina 10.8 ft dinghy at 126 lb.
What kind of floor does it have?
A drop-stitch floor. The boat has 5 air chambers and is made from 1100D PVC.
What warranty does it come with?
A 1-year manufacturer warranty.
Alternatives to consider
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