Best Inflatable Boat With Motor in Australia (2026): Packages Compared

The fastest way to get the right boat-and-motor combination is to buy them matched as a package — it removes the single most common mistake buyers make: the right hull with the wrong shaft length.

If you're searching "inflatable boat with motor" or "inflatable motor boat", you're almost certainly past the "which hull?" question and into "what's the whole rig going to cost, ready to launch?" Here's the honest comparison, model by model, with 2026 Australian pricing.

Why buy the boat and motor as a package

An outboard's shaft length has to match the boat's transom height, or you get drag, cavitation and lost speed — a mismatch that's common when people buy the hull and motor from different places. Every Aerowave package is matched for shaft length and rated horsepower. For the full sizing logic, read What Size Outboard for an Inflatable Boat?, and browse the motor range at Hidea Outboards.

Current Aerowave boat + motor packages

Prices reflect current listings at time of writing — always confirm live pricing on the product page before ordering.

How to pick between them

Viper 330 + 9.9 hp — the compact planing package

Two adults, easy solo launch and storage, enough power to get up and stay up with a light load. Built on a 1500 GSM / 1.2 mm VALMEX® Heavy Plus hull, rated 10–12 years.

WaveRunner 380 + 15 hp — the family and fishing package

3.8 m of deck space, three adults on the plane, and a genuine cruising speed with reserve for a headwind run home. A strong middle-ground price point for people who fish regularly.

Viper 400 Open Bow + 20 hp — the four-adult all-rounder

More freeboard, more load capacity, and 20 hp gives you the margin for longer crossings with a full boat.

Viper 400 Sovereign + 20 hp — the premium finish

Same performance envelope as the Open Bow but with the Sovereign's upgraded finish and deck layout — for buyers who want the top of the current range.

Delivery

Delivery is by 7–14 day express air freight (customer share fixed at A$810) or free sea freight in 30–40 days — either way it lands ready to inflate and go.

Four-stroke, starting and weight — quick notes

Four-stroke is the sensible default across this range: quieter, cleaner, and easier to live with than two-stroke. Under 15 hp, manual pull-start keeps the package light; at 15–20 hp, electric start is worth having, especially starting in chop with wet hands. A 15–20 hp four-stroke is a genuine two-person lift onto the transom, so plan for that at the ramp.

Certification and registration

Every Aerowave catamaran in these packages is CE certified to ISO 6185-3 and EU Directive 2013/53/EU. Once your motor is fitted, the boat is registerable in Australia via a Boat Code operator certificate, followed by your state's standard registration process.

Which one is right for you

• Solo or two-up, easiest to store and tow: Viper 330 + 9.9 hp.
• Family of three who fish and cruise regularly: WaveRunner 380 + 15 hp.
• Four adults, longer runs, standard finish: Viper 400 Open Bow + 20 hp.
• Four adults, premium finish: Viper 400 Sovereign + 20 hp.
• Still deciding on hull size before adding a motor? Start with our Inflatable Boat Buyer's Guide or the Weekend-Proof Score™.
• Weighing inflatable against a hard hull first? Read Inflatable Boats vs Tinnies.
• Ready for a landed price: get an Australian quote, or explore the full range on our Catamarans page.

The short version

• Buying boat and motor as a matched package avoids the shaft-length mismatch that causes most performance complaints.
• Current packages run from $8,495 (Viper 330 + 9.9 hp) to $11,350 (Viper 400 Sovereign + 20 hp).
• Hulls are 1500 GSM / 1.2 mm VALMEX® Heavy Plus, rated 10–12 years, and CE certified to ISO 6185-3 + EU Directive 2013/53/EU.
• Four-stroke motors are standard; electric start is worth it from 15 hp up.
• Freight is 7–14 days air (A$810 customer share) or free sea freight in 30–40 days.