The Australian-friendly Zodiac-style inflatable — Aerowave

'Zodiac-style' usually refers to a soft-floor or air-floor inflatable dinghy with pointed bow tubes and a small outboard — the classic yacht tender and offshore support format. Any well-built inflatable dinghy or catamaran fills the same role. The Aerowave range is built to the same offshore-boat category (CE ISO 6185-3) as the boats those buyers are usually cross-shopping.

Yes — for buyers in Australia, Aerowave is often the more sensible choice. You get 1.2 mm German VALMEX® hull fabric (vs the 0.9 mm typical of most imported dinghies), FREE 30–40 day sea freight to every Australian postcode (no remote surcharge), WavePay pay-in-4, and a 5–7 year hull warranty. Prices start at A$2,895 for the Sprint 330.

Depends on the model and specification, but typical savings are 25–45% on landed price for equivalent fabric and dimensions. Because we import direct and use FREE Economy Sea Freight, you're not paying dealer margin, showroom overhead or air-freight surcharges.

Aerowave catamarans and RIBs use 1.2 mm / 1500 GSM VALMEX® Heavy Plus (premium range) or 0.9 mm / 1100 GSM VALMEX® on the AeroCat entry range. Imported Zodiac-style dinghies at the same price point are usually 0.9 mm PVC or unbranded 1100 GSM fabric. Fabric weight matters — heavier fabric survives oyster leases, rocky ramps and jet-ski dock rash that ends thinner hulls.

Absolutely — the Sprint 330 RIB and AeroCat 330 are both popular yacht tenders. Both deflate for on-deck stowage, both take a small outboard, and both are CE ISO 6185-3 certified for offshore use.

Yes. Every Aerowave boat ships CE-certified to ISO 6185-3 + EU Directive 2013/53/EU — the same recreational-craft directive Zodiac and other European manufacturers certify to. Full Statement of Conformity is included with every boat.