Aerowave Swift Tender 230 SI package.
The story behind the build
Aerowave Swift Tender 230 SI
The smallest boat in the Swift Tender Series — a compact 2.3m sports monohull built as a serious yacht tender, cruiser runabout and shore-run boat. Deep-V hull profile, high-pressure woven air deck floor, and the same premium 1.2mm German VALMEX® PVC we use on our flagship Viper catamarans.
Built for
- Yacht, motor-cruiser and sailboat tenders
- Mooring transfers, shore-runs, dinghy work
- Calm coastal, estuary, harbour and river use
- Compact boot, garage or lazarette storage — packs to 110×60×38cm
Why this boat
- Premium 1.2mm German VALMEX® PVC — the same industrial fabric used on commercial rescue and workboats
- Thermo-welded seams, not glued — no seam failures in the tropics
- High-pressure woven air deck floor — rigid underfoot, packs down small, no scratched gelcoat when stowed
- 3+1 chamber design — three hull chambers plus a keel; you get home even if one is punctured
- Over-pressure safety valves on every chamber — leave it inflated in 45°C sun, no blown seams
- CE certified to ISO 6185 and EU Directive 2013/53/EU — the same marine safety standard required in Europe
What's included
Aluminium oars · aluminium bench seat · high-pressure woven air deck floor · stainless D-rings and grab handles · drain valve · CE compliance plate & HIN · over-pressure relief valves · heavy-duty carry bag · repair kit.
Backed by a 5-Year Limited Hull Warranty
Comprehensive cover on hull fabric, welded seams, valves, air deck and fittings when used and stored per the care guide.
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The full numbers
- Length
- 230cm / 7'6"
- Width
- 133cm / 4'7"
- Tube diameter
- 38cm
- Chambers
- 3+1
- Max HP
- 5HP
- Net weight
- 43kg
- Max load
- 350kg / 772lbs
- Max persons
- 2
- Packed size
- 110×60×38cm
- Fabric
- 1.2mm German VALMEX® PVC
- Floor
- High-pressure woven air deck
- Seams
- Thermo-welded
What's included
- Aluminium oarsFull-length marine aluminium oars.
- Aluminium seatOne removable aluminium bench seat.
- 10 PSI high-pressure air deck floorBuilt with specialised drop-stitch technology and covered in VALMEX non-slip material. A firmer underfoot feel for standing, fishing and moving around with confidence.
- Stainless D-rings & handlesMarine-grade 316 stainless fittings.
- Over-pressure safety valvesOne per chamber — standard on every Aerowave.
- Heavy-duty carry bagReinforced storage / transport bag.
- CE plate & HIN numberReady for state registration.
- Marine plywood transom (standard)Sealed marine-grade plywood. 4 mm light-grey aluminium transom available as +A$350 upgrade.
- Bow & stern towing ringsHeavy-duty D-rings — safe to tow behind a mothership or larger cruiser.
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- Transom: marine plywood standard
- Hull: Arctic Grey / Black
- Wheels: Storm Grey
- Floor: Black Valmex 1.0mm Non-Skid/Slip
See what the Aerowave Swift Tender 230 SI — Transom: marine plywood standard, Hull: Arctic Grey / Black, Wheels: Storm Grey, Floor: Black Valmex 1.0mm Non-Skid/Slip lands at your door — today's price, today's freight.
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Frequently asked questions
Will this fit on a yacht as a tender?
Yes — the 230 SI is built specifically for yacht tender use. It packs to 110×60×38cm and stows in most cockpit or lazarette lockers.
What outboard should I run?
The 230 SI is rated to a maximum of 4HP. A 2.5–3.5HP outboard is the practical sweet spot for tender work.
Is the fabric the same as your bigger boats?
Yes. Every Tender Series boat is built on 1.2mm German VALMEX® — the same commercial-grade PVC used on our flagship Viper range.
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The market ships 0.9 mm.
We ship 1.2 mm.
Nearly every comparable catamaran in this class rolls off the line on an 1100 GSM / 0.9 mm VALMEX® PVC hull — or 0.9 mm Chinese PVC. Ours ships standard on 1500 GSM / 1.2 mm VALMEX® Heavy Plus — German-woven, the same fabric family used on RFDs, workboat tenders and CE-rated commercial ribs. We're one of very few builders in the world putting this fabric on a recreational catamaran at this price.
- 1100 GSM / 0.9 mm VALMEX® PVC
- 3–7 year typical service life on the coast
- Thinner than 1.2 mm Heavy Plus under abrasion and hard use
- Category-average landed price A$2,990
- 1500 GSM / 1.2 mm VALMEX® Heavy Plus — 33% more fabric than the market
- 10–12 year service life on the Australian coast
- Same fabric family used on RFDs, commercial tenders, CE-rated ribs
- One of very few builders in the world offering this at this price
Landed AU prices are indicative benchmarks for typical comparable packages delivered to a metro AU address. Check specific packages for exact inclusions. We never name competitors — the numbers speak for themselves.
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