The Island Hopper Swordfish 10.8′ is a heavy-duty inflatable fishing boat built for adults who want RIB-grade performance without the dock, the trailer, or the price tag. Whether you're fishing mountain lakes, river flats, or coastal saltwater, this inflatable dinghy boat delivers the stability, rear buoyancy, and motor power to fish serious water.
Heavy-Duty PVC Build — Fresh and Salt Water Ready:
Built from heat-welded PVC with a reinforced 0.9mm, 1100-denier rip-resistant fabric shell — the same construction standard used in commercial-grade inflatable dinghy boats. Resists punctures, UV exposure, oil stains, and saltwater. The V-shaped hull and 3-bow mooring D-rings add structural rigidity and control underway.
Drop-Stitch Air Floor | EVA Teak Deck:
The high-pressure drop-stitch air floor inflates to 8 PSI, creating a rigid, flat surface that eliminates floor flex — comparable to hard aluminum decking. The optional EVA foam teak decking (included in this 2-N-1 model) adds a slip-resistant surface ideal for fishing, diving, or handling gear. This is what separates a sport dinghy from a basic blow-up boat.
5-Person Capacity | 15HP Motor Ready:
Supports up to 5 people and 1,268 lbs. The reinforced transom handles motors up to 15HP (15″ short shaft recommended; 20″ long shaft compatible), accommodating both 2-stroke and 4-stroke outboards. Fast takeoff, strong planing performance, and extended rear pontoons that keep the stern high under load. Rows with the included 2 aluminum oars and oar locks when motor-free.
Compact Portable Fishing Boat — 10-Minute Setup:
Rolled up, the Swordfish 10.8′ weighs 80 lbs and packs into a 47 × 24 × 15 in box — fits in a truck bed, an RV storage bay, or checked airline luggage. The included high-pressure foot pump inflates all 5 chambers (3 main + keel + air floor) in approximately 10 minutes. Deflates and packs just as fast — the defining advantage of a portable fishing boat over a rigid hull.
USCG Approved | Complete Kit | 3-Year Warranty:
Ships USCG approved with a Manufacturer Certificate of Origin for official boat registration. The complete kit includes: 1 aluminum bench seat, padded seat cushion with storage bag, 2 aluminum oars with lock-in holders, carry bag, high-pressure foot pump, and 2 PVC repair patches. Backed by a 3-year limited manufacturer 'No Seam Blowout' warranty. No accessories to hunt down — one purchase, fully water-ready.
Measure Specifications:
- Deflated Weight and Dimensions: 80 lbs/ 44 × 24 × 11 in
- Inflated Dimensions: 10.8 ft X 5 ft 3 in
- Interior Floor Dimensions: 84 in × 30 in
- Chambers: 3 main + 1 keel + 1 air floor
- Motor Compatibility: 2 or 4-stroke outboards; 15″ short shaft recommended (20″ long shaft compatible)
- Max Power: 15 HP
- Max Capacity: 5 persons or 1,268 lbs
- Box Dimensions: 47 × 24 × 15 in
Materials
Military-Grade PVC Inflatable Boat with Heat-welded PVC with reinforced .9mm 1100-denier rip-resistant fabric layer for heavy-duty use; UV- and oil-stain-resistant. High-pressure drop-stitch air floor.
What's Included:
- 1 aluminum bench seat
- Removable seat cushion with storage bag
- 2 aluminum oars with lock-in holders
- Carry and storage bag
- High-Pressure PSI Foot pump
- 2 repair patches
- Manufacturer Certification of Origin
Assembly:
- Main Sport Boat Tubes: SUGGESTED: 2 PSI /MAX: 3.6 PSI
- Keel Tube: SUGGESTED: 2 PSI /MAX 4.5 PSI
- Air Deck Floor: SUGGESTED: 6-8 PSI
