| Before World War II, inflatable boats were used | | | | someone on water skis or a kneeboard. The |
| by the military during covert operations. These | | | | maximum load this small vessel can carry is the |
| inflatable boats were good for use in shallow | | | | average combined weight of four people. This |
| waters where a traditional boat would be | | | | means that a small group can go on a fishing trip |
| impossible to bring. Inflatable boats were used | | | | down the lake. Scuba divers can also haul in their |
| primarily by the Europeans to transport torpedoes | | | | gears and lifelines without any problems. |
| and cargo. After the war, the quantity of surplus | | | | When the sport boat is fully inflated, it weighs |
| inflatable boats was so high that the military | | | | about 100 pounds. These boats can support |
| started selling these boats to the public. Since | | | | seven people with a weight of around 2000 |
| then, the inflatable boat has evolved, bringing forth | | | | pounds. Inflatable sport boats are usually equipped |
| inflatable kayaks, inflatable canoes and dinghies, | | | | with a 40-horsepower engine, but low-power |
| and arguably the most famous of them all, the | | | | engines are also available. |
| inflatable sport boats. | | | | Inflatable sport boats vary in length. There are |
| Inflatable sport boats are primarily designed for | | | | varieties that measure 230 cm, 270 cm, 300 cm, |
| recreation purposes, whether for fishing or for | | | | 330 cm, 360 cm, 380 cm, 430 cm and 580 cm. |
| water sports. Some people use these boats as | | | | You can purchase an inflatable sport boat that |
| yacht tenders. Usually, sport boats are equipped | | | | includes a floorboard and engine at a starting price |
| with 40-horsepower engines that are powerful | | | | of $1500. These boats are designed to be |
| enough to sail across the open ocean without any | | | | portable, allowing you to store it inside the trunk |
| difficulty. Their powerful engines can tow | | | | of your car when it is fully deflated. |