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
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Inflatable Sport Boats
Swordfish 10.8 SB-330A air-deck dinghy
The Swordfish 10.8 SB-330A is a 10 ft 8 in PVC air-deck dinghy from Inflatable Sport Boats. It is 5 ft 3 in wide with 18 in tubes, and it is rated for up to 15 hp and 1268 lb. At 80 lb it is a lot lighter than the Newport Catalina in this group. It suits someone who wants a motor-capable inflatable that is easier to move around.
Best for: A buyer who wants a compact motorized inflatable they can lift and haul without a crew.
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Pros
- Rated for a 15 hp motor, so it is built for power, not just paddling
- 1268 lb max load gives real room for gear and passengers
- 80 lb is far lighter than the Newport Catalina's 162 lb
- Wider than the Catalina at 63 in against 30 in, which points to more floor space
- 18 in tubes match the Catalina's tube diameter on a shorter hull
Cons
- Shorter than the Newport Catalina, which is 12 ft 6 in long
- Max load of 1268 lb is lower than the Catalina's 1603 lb
- No person capacity is listed, so you will have to judge seating yourself
- No owner feedback is available, so there are no reports on durability or how it handles
Who should skip it
Anyone who needs the most carrying capacity or the longest hull should skip it. The Newport Catalina 12 ft 6 in lists 1603 lb of load and 6-person capacity, and the Swordfish lists no person capacity at all.
Specs
Every value with where it came from.
| Length | 10 ft 8 in (128 in)Amazon listing | Amazon listing |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 5 ft 3 in (63 in)Amazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Tube diameter | 18 inAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Material | PVCAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Max load | 1268 lbAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Weight | 80 lbAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Max motor | 15 hpAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
Specs we couldn’t verify are left out rather than guessed.
Verdict
On paper this is a light, wide, motor-ready dinghy with a solid load rating. We compared specs only and have no owner feedback to lean on, so check seating and fit for your use before buying. If you need more length or capacity, the Newport Catalina offers both, though it is much heavier.
Based on published specs and common owner feedback. We don’t test products ourselves. How we choose
Questions
What size motor can the Swordfish 10.8 SB-330A take?
It is rated for a maximum of 15 hp.
How much weight can it carry?
The max load is 1268 lb.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 80 lb, which is much lighter than the 162 lb listed for the Newport Catalina 12 ft 6 in.
How big is it?
It is 10 ft 8 in long and 5 ft 3 in wide, with 18 in tubes.
What is it made of?
The material is listed as PVC.
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