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
This is a 10 ft 10 in PVC inflatable dinghy rated for 5 people and a 1300 lb max load. It uses 1100D fabric and takes a motor up to 15 hp. At 126 lb, it sits in the middle of the small dinghies in this group. It suits buyers who want a compact motorized tender-size boat with a high people rating.
Best for: 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.
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Skip it if you need a bigger motor or heavy-duty fabric: the Bris 14.5 ft and 15.4 ft boats list 2000D fabric and 40 hp ratings. If light weight matters most, the Swordfish 10.8 lists 80 lb against this boat's 126 lb.
Every value with where it came from.
| Length | 10 ft 10 in (130 in)Amazon listing | Amazon listing |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 5 ft (59.5 in)Amazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Material | PVCAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Fabric denier | 1100DAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Person capacity | 5 peopleAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Max load | 1300 lbAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Weight | 126 lbAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Max motor | 15 hpAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Warranty | 1 yearAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
Specs we couldn’t verify are left out rather than guessed.
On paper this is a practical small motorized dinghy with a higher people rating and load limit than the other 10.8 ft boats here. It is heavy for its size and is limited to 15 hp. Check the missing details, such as floor type and chamber count, before you buy.
Based on published specs and common owner feedback. We don’t test products ourselves. How we choose
It is rated for 5 people, with a max load of 1300 lb.
The listed maximum is 15 hp.
It weighs 126 lb. That is more than the Swordfish 10.8 at 80 lb and a little more than the Bris 10.8 ft at 121 lb.
It is PVC with 1100D fabric.
It lists a 1 year warranty.
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.