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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EXOCET
EXOCET Inflatable Dinghy Boat 2-8P
The EXOCET 2-8P is a 13 ft 10 in PVC inflatable dinghy with an aluminum floor and a transom for an outboard. It has four air chambers, an 8-person rating and a 1874 lb max load. It suits buyers who want a big motorized boat to carry a group or a lot of gear.
Best for: A buyer who needs to move up to eight people or a heavy load with a motor of up to 15 hp.
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Pros
- Longest dinghy in this group at 13 ft 10 in, ahead of the 10 to 12 ft boats here
- 1874 lb max load, well above the 1213 to 1322 lb of the Bris and Killer Whale boats listed
- Rated for 8 people, where the comparable dinghies list 4 or 5
- Aluminum floor and a transom are both listed
- Four air chambers, one more than the Bris dinghies list
- 3-year warranty, longer than the 1-year on the Beyond Marina
Cons
- No weight is listed, so portability is unknown
- 15 hp max motor, below the 20 hp on the Bris 12 ft
- Fabric is listed at 0.9 mm with no denier rating, so it can't be compared directly with the 1100D boats here
- No owner feedback was supplied, so real-world durability and handling are unknown
- At 5 ft 8 in wide and nearly 14 ft long, it needs real space for storage and transport
Who should skip it
Skip it if you want a light boat for one or two people, or if you need more than 15 hp. The listing gives no weight, so check how you will carry and store a boat this size before buying; the Bris 12 ft sport boat lists a 20 hp max motor.
Specs
Every value with where it came from.
| Length | 13 ft 10 in (165.6 in)Amazon listing | Amazon listing |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 5 ft 8 in (68.2 in)Amazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Air chambers | 4Amazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Floor | AluminumAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Material | PVCAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Material detail | Hextex 0.9mm PVCAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Fabric thickness | 0.9 mmAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Person capacity | 8 peopleAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Max load | 1874 lbAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Max motor | 15 hpAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Transom | YesAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Warranty | 3-YearAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
Specs we couldn’t verify are left out rather than guessed.
Verdict
On paper, the EXOCET 2-8P is the largest and highest-capacity dinghy in this group, with a solid warranty. The missing weight and the 15 hp motor cap are the main things to weigh. It makes sense for group or cargo hauling, not for solo use.
Based on published specs and common owner feedback. We don’t test products ourselves. How we choose
Questions
How many people does the EXOCET 2-8P hold?
It is rated for 8 people, with a max load of 1874 lb.
What size motor can it take?
The listed maximum is 15 hp, and it has a transom.
What is the floor made of?
The floor is aluminum. The hull is 0.9 mm Hextex PVC with four air chambers.
How big is it?
It is 13 ft 10 in long and 5 ft 8 in wide.
What warranty does it have?
It has a 3-year warranty.
Alternatives to consider
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
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