What are inflatable boats?
Inflatable boats are small, trailerable vessels usually used for on-the-water activities such as day cruising, scuba diving and tender for larger boats. This type of vessel can range in size, with the smallest current boat listed at 7 feet in length, to the longest vessel measuring 45 feet, and an average length of 13 feet. Several boat builders construct these vessels, using hull types such as RIB, deep vee, modified vee, roll-up and other. Boat Trader currently has 613 inflatable boats for sale, including 471 new vessels and 142 used boats, listed by individuals and professional yacht brokers and boat dealerships nationwide.
What are the best inflatable boats?
Currently, some of the most iconic designers of inflatable boats include Zodiac, Highfield, AB Inflatables, Walker Bay and Ranieri. These builders produce inflatable boats models with outboard, outboard-4S, electric, inboard and inboard/outboard propulsion systems, available in gas, diesel, electric and other fuel systems. The top, most popular inflatable boats brands on Boat Trader during the previous 30 days were AB Inflatables, Caribe, Highfield, Walker Bay and Zodiac.
How much do inflatable boats cost?
Inflatable boats for sale on Boat Trader are available within a swath of prices from a reasonable $1,843 on the more economical boat models all the way up to $699,000 for the most luxury model boats. While shorter, more affordable utility models may have engines with as low as 7 horsepower on them, models with the most power can have motors up to a massive 1,200 horsepower (although the average power size is 87HP).
Why are inflatable boats popular?
Inflatable boats are popular for their moderate draft and narrow beam, characteristics that make these boats ideal for day cruising, scuba diving and tender for larger boats. From our current listings, the average number of passengers that inflatable boats can accommodate is 7 people with a maximum of 24. Also, with 613 inflatable boats now listed for sale and 71 boats added within the last month, Boat Trader is confident you’ll find the boat you are looking for.