The specification comparison
Why Easy Inflatables.
1.2 mm VALMEX®, 7-year hull warranty, CE certified.
Most inflatable boats in this size range are sold on length, horsepower and a photograph. We think three numbers decide whether the boat is still yours in ten years: the fabric thickness, the warranty term, and the standard it is certified to. Here is where the Aerowave range sits on all three, against the claims you will read everywhere else.
The three numbers worth arguing about
Hull fabric thickness
1500 GSM VALMEX® Heavy Plus. 33% thicker than the 0.9 mm class.
Viper hull warranty
Five years standard plus extended Years 6–7 on the Viper Series.
Certified build standard
Plus EU Directive 2013/53/EU. CE plate supplied with the boat.
The 4.0 metre catamaran class, side by side
Aerowave against the two boats you are already
cross-shopping.
Every figure in the two right-hand columns was taken from those makers’ own published specification pages and price lists on 1 October 2026. Where a maker does not publish a number, the table says so rather than guessing. We name them because the comparison only works if a shopper can open the same pages and verify the numbers for themselves.
Landed-cost comparison of all three 3.8–4.0 m packages — boat, the accessories you would need to match our package, and delivery to Australia. No adjectives, no opinions — just the published specs, prices and warranty terms.
3.65–3.8 m packages
Viper 365
A$5,295
complete and delivered
Takacat 380LX
A$6,296
+ delivery
You save at least A$1,001 with Aerowave
The A$6,296 comparison includes its published bimini, wheels, electric pump and rod holders. Delivery and an equivalent second seat and under-seat bag are still extra or unpriced, so the final saving is higher.
4.0 m packages
Viper 400
A$5,395
complete and delivered
Discovery 4.0
A$6,781
estimated landed
You save about A$1,386 with Aerowave
The A$6,781 matched-equipment estimate starts with the current A$4,562 Discovery Package, then adds the published bimini, rod holders and seat bag, an A$279 electric-pump benchmark, captured NSW freight, estimated import GST and A$65 handling.
- Boat and high-pressure air deck
- 4 mm powder-coated aluminium transom
- Bimini sun top
- LockPro Plus launch wheel kit
- 22 PSI lithium electric pump
- High-pressure manual pump required to finish the AirDeck at 8–10 PSI
- 2 rod holder mounts and 2 heavy-duty rod holders
- 2 aluminium seats
- 2 under-seat bags
- Oars, 700 gsm rip-stop boat carry bag and repair kit
- GST and free delivery into Australia
- 7-year hull warranty
- Boat and air deck
- Large bimini — A$579 extra
- Quick Connect wheels — A$299 extra
- 12 V electric pump — A$279 extra
- Rod-holder pair — A$149 extra
- One inflatable seat
- Manual pump, oars, carry bags and repair kit
- Delivery and an equivalent second seat and under-seat bag not included in A$6,296
- Discovery 4.0 boat and floor
- Removable wheels, sideports and bow bridle
- Large bimini — A$775 extra
- 2 rod holders — A$70 extra
- Second premium seat bag — A$195 extra
- Electric pump — A$279 comparison allowance; no equivalent price published by this maker
- Captured NSW freight, estimated import GST and handling included in the A$6,781 estimate
How we compared these packages. Every claim above is on a public web page. Open both makers’ specification tabs, search for the fabric thickness in millimetres, the GSM, the transom height and the warranty term, and put them beside ours. Prices captured 1 October 2026 and reviewed quarterly; competitors change theirs without notice, so confirm on the day you buy. The price comparison above is the landed cost for an Australian buyer — boat, matching accessories and delivery. No adjectives, no opinions — just the published figures.
Looking at something cheaper? Read our honest answer on cheap inflatable boats in Australia — what a sub-A$4,000 hull actually costs you over ten years. And if you have ever had a hull come unglued, here is why seams fail and what our Owner Promise does about it.
WHERE WE SIT IN THE MARKET
Cheap inflatables fail the same way, every time.
This is where we build differently.
Thin fabric, glued seams that creep, a transom that works loose in season two. We build to the European material standard — 1.2 mm VALMEX®, a custom-built commercial-spec 380 mm transom — and back it with a 7-year Viper hull warranty.
4.0 metre package, side by side
What's actually in the box before you pay a cent extra.
What you are actually buying
1500 GSM / 1.2 mm VALMEX® Heavy Plus
The Viper Series hull is built on German VALMEX Heavy Plus — 33% thicker than the 0.9 mm fabric used across most comparable 3.3–4.5 m inflatables. Thicker fabric is what survives oyster racks, rock ramps, gravel launches and a season of trailer abrasion.
Read The 1.2 Rule7-year Viper hull warranty
Five years standard plus extended Years 6–7 hull cover on the Viper Series — on both the 1.2 mm VALMEX hull and the Orca Hypalon upgrade. Sport, WaveRunner and AeroCat ranges carry the 5-year hull warranty.
Read the warrantyCE certified to ISO 6185-3
Every Aerowave catamaran is built and certified to ISO 6185-3 and EU Directive 2013/53/EU, with the CE plate and Statement of Conformity supplied with the boat.
Safety & complianceLanded pricing, no hidden import fees
You see the price that lands at your door, not an ex-works number with a customs bill behind it. Freight and duty are stated up front on every quote.
Shipping & landed costParts held, not promised
Valves, seats, floor panels, handles and transom hardware are stocked in Australia and at our offshore hub, shipped DHL Express so a small part never ends a season.
Spare partsReal people on the phone
Adam, Gary and Craig answer +61 2 4335 1603. No call centre, no ticket queue, no chat bot deciding whether your problem is worth a human.
Talk to the crewThe part most comparison pages leave out
We sell 0.9 mm boats too. The AeroCat Series is built on German VALMEX 1100 decitex / 0.9 mm PVC, carries a 5-year hull warranty rather than seven, and has a typical service life of 3–7 years depending on UV, storage and use. We publish that because it is priced honestly for what it is.
What we object to is 0.9 mm sold as though it were something heavier, with a service life implied that the fabric cannot deliver. If you want the ten-year boat, buy 1.2 mm. If you want a well-built weekend boat at a lower price, buy the AeroCat with your eyes open. Either way you should know which one you are paying for.
Six questions to ask any inflatable boat seller
Ask us the same six. Every answer above is on this page already.
- 01What is the hull fabric, in GSM and millimetres, in writing?
- 02Is the hull warranty published before purchase, and how many years cover the tubes?
- 03Which standard is the boat certified to — and can you see the Statement of Conformity?
- 04What is the transom height in millimetres?
- 05What is the landed price at my door, including freight and duty?
- 06Which spare parts are held in stock today, and how are they shipped?
Want the numbers for your build?
Tell us the model, the motor and where you are, and we will send a landed price with the fabric spec, warranty term and certification written on the quote.
See it for yourself
Real boats. Real owners. Real people behind them.
Plenty of what you read online these days is generated. Check us out properly — the factory, the reviews and the owners are all one click away. Why we use AI, and how to check we’re real
How our boats are built
Walk the production line: thermo-welded seams, 1.2 mm VALMEX Heavy Plus hulls, over-pressure relief valves on every chamber.
See the buildGoogle Maps reviews
Real Australian owners, five stars, published on our Google Business Profile with the map — read them there, not just on our own site.
Open Google Maps reviewsOwner stories
Boats in use — offshore, on rivers, on rescue duty. Photos and words from the people who actually own them.
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