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
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Inflatable Sport Boats
Shark 9.8' Inflatable Sport Boat
The Shark 9.8' is a 9 ft 10 in PVC inflatable sport boat that seats 5 and carries up to 1158 lb. It has an aluminum floor, 1100D fabric and a 15 hp motor rating, and it weighs 70 lb. It suits someone who wants a small motorized boat that is light enough to move around.
Best for: A buyer who wants a compact, motor-rated inflatable for up to 5 people with a rigid aluminum floor and a low carry weight.
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Pros
- Aluminum floor, a feature the EXOCET 2-8P also has among these comparables
- 1100D PVC fabric, the same denier as the Beyond Marina and Killer Whale
- Rated for a 15 hp motor
- Weighs 70 lb, lighter than the Killer Whale 10.8' at 80 lb and the Beyond Marina 11FT at 79.3 lb
- Max load of 1158 lb, well above the 865 lb of the HEYBOARD 10 ft
Cons
- Shorter than the Killer Whale 10.8' and the Beyond Marina 11FT, with less max load than either (1268 lb and 1432 lb)
- Listing gives no warranty, while the White Marlin and Killer Whale both list 3-year seam warranties
- No transom is listed, while the Beyond Marina and EXOCET list one
- No owner feedback was available, so long-term durability is unknown
- Sold only through Amazon in the data we have
Who should skip it
Skip it if you need more load room or a bigger boat: the 13 ft 10 in EXOCET 2-8P seats 8 and carries 1874 lb. Also skip it if you want a drop-stitch floor, as the Beyond Marina 11FT catamaran has one. The listing has no warranty details, and the similar-size White Marlin 9.8' lists a 3-year seam warranty.
Specs
Every value with where it came from.
| Length | 9 ft 10 in (118 in)Amazon listing | Amazon listing |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 5 ft (60 in)Amazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Floor | AluminumAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Material | PVCAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Fabric denier | 1100DAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Person capacity | 5 peopleAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Max load | 1158 lbAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Weight | 70 lbAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Max motor | 15 hpAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
Specs we couldn’t verify are left out rather than guessed.
Verdict
The Shark 9.8' is a light, motor-rated 5-person boat with an aluminum floor and solid 1100D fabric. It gives up length and load to the larger boats in this group, and its listing is thin on warranty and transom details. Check those with the seller before you buy.
Based on published specs and common owner feedback. We don’t test products ourselves. How we choose
Questions
How many people does the Shark 9.8' hold?
It is listed for 5 people, with a max load of 1158 lb.
What size motor can it take?
The listed max motor is 15 hp.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 70 lb.
What is the floor made of?
The floor is aluminum. The hull is PVC with 1100D fabric.
How does it compare to the White Marlin 9.8'?
Both are 9 ft 10 in by 5 ft, seat 5, carry 1158 lb and weigh 70 lb. The Shark lists an aluminum floor and a 15 hp motor rating. The White Marlin lists a 3-year seam 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