ISB Killer Whale 10.8?

[Drsmacfum]

Hey everyone, I'm looking to purchase my first boat for shore/offshore fishing here in California, and the Inflatable Sports Boat Killer Whale, has caught my eye. The problem, I'm having is that I can't find a ton of first hand experience about it on the internet.

Inflatable Sport Boat Killer Whale 10.8' Aluminum Floor Dinghy

Inflatable Sport Boat Killer Whale 10.8' aluminum floor model is our "Flag Ship" Sport Boat. Handles 5 people or 1260 lbs and up to a 15 HP motor.

inflatablesportboats.com

I was originally looking at the Zodiac Cadet 350, because it's a known commodity but the Killer Whale is a tad cheaper and I'm not seeing too much of a difference online. Ultimately however, I want to buy something of good quality, so the Zodiac may be the better option.

The plan is to purchase a Tohatsu 9.9 to go with either. Thanks!

 

[Sea Rider]

Nahhhh, that sib loses too much valuable rear deck space between transom and tube's end. The width seems very narrow, definitely a non comfy interior which is a killer issue.​

Much better for the money would be a Saturn 11-12 Ft inflatable : But right now out of stock, this brand sells fast. Other nice alternative would be a 13 Ft, same as 11 & 12, but bit larger, can order one with an inflatable air deck for ease of assembly/disassembly or with alum panel floor. The 13 comes with an air deck which could be trade for an alum panel floor and pay the price difference if there's any.

A 11 ft sib is too small, invest wise on the 13, handles a larger 15 HP motor, carries more passengers, has a much better water ride and the fabric is tad thicker than the lousy Killer Whale. If interested order the 2001 model, costs tad more, but way to go. : https://www.saturnboats.com/inflatable-boats/13-dinghy-tender/13-saturn-dinghy-tender-en.html

BTW, both 9.9 & 15 HP motors weights exact same and both shares same CC powerhead, go for the 15 HP which will power much better a 13 Ft Sib and any larger one if plan upgrading in the near future.

Happy Boating​

 

[Drsmacfum]

Nahhhh, that sib loses too much valuable rear deck space between transom and tube's end. The width seems very narrow, definitely a non comfy interior which is a killer issue.​

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Much better for the money would be a Saturn 11-12 Ft inflatable : But right now out of stock, this brand sells fast. Other nice alternative would be a 13 Ft, same as 11 & 12, but bit larger, can order one with an inflatable air deck for ease of assembly/disassembly or with alum panel floor. The 13 comes with an air deck which could be trade for an alum panel floor and pay the price difference if there's any.
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A 11 ft sib is too small, invest wise on the 13, handles a larger 15 HP motor, carries more passengers, has a much better water ride and the fabric is tad thicker than the lousy Killer Whale. If interested order the 2001 model, costs tad more, but way to go. : https://www.saturnboats.com/inflatable-boats/13-dinghy-tender/13-saturn-dinghy-tender-en.html

BTW, both 9.9 & 15 HP motors weights exact same and both shares same CC powerhead, go for the 15 HP which will power much better a 13 Ft Sib and any larger one if plan upgrading in the near future.

Happy Boating​

Just the kind of response I was hoping for. Thanks a ton!

 

[Sea Rider]

Which other Sib brand and length aside from Zodiac are you looking for ?

Happy Boating​