Newport Vessels Catalina Dinghy Review
It doesn’t matter if you’re going fishing or if you’re just trying to enjoy nature, there’s nothing quite like getting out in the middle of a body of water and relaxing. With an inflatable vessel like the Newport Vessels Catalina Dinghy, you may enjoy your outdoor activities just a little more.
In this review, we are going to talk a little more about the features of the Newport Vessels Catalina Dinghy, but we are also going to give you an overview of what people who have purchased the dinghy boat had to say about their overall experience with it.
Then, we’re going to give you our recommendation on whether or not this boat is something you should consider purchasing for your next adventure on the water!
About The Product
The Newport Vessels Catalina Dinghy is an inflatable sport dinghy boat that is one of the largest inflatable Newport Vessels creates. It is designed for professional use like patrolling, but it can also be the perfect solution for diving, fishing, and cruising.
Notable features of the Newport Vessels Catalina Dinghy include:
- Measurements: 150” long x 66” wide
- Passenger Capacity: 6
- Max Load Capacity: 1,600 pounds
- Max Motor Power: 20 horse power
- Inflate time: 15 minutes
- Constructed from 1,100 Denier Korean PVC
- Floor: Aluminum Framed Marine Wood Floor
- Accessories: Bench Seat, Set of Oars, Foot Pump, Carrying Bag, & Repair Kit
The dinghy features a motor with 20 horsepower, enabling the dinghy to reach speeds up to 26 miles per hour. The overall size of the boat makes it a good candidate for larger motors as well.
What Others Say
When looking at what people had to say about the Newport Vessels Catalina Dinghy, people were impressed by its size. They were able to fit the recommended number of adults (6) and still have room for gear.
Customers also liked that although the dinghy is very large, it only took 15 minutes to fully assemble the dinghy, and just 10 minutes to break it down. Some have said that they like how stable the boat is and that they could use an 18 horsepower motor and it handles “great.”
Although there were a lot of good comments made about the boat, there were still some people who were not pleased with their purchase. A couple people said their boat started coming apart within a year.
Some issues with the construction included the glue used to hold the seams and oarlocks were coming undone, the rubber of one of the valves disintegrated, and the seals for the inflatable chambers do not hold air.
Our Recommendation
When it comes to inflatable dinghy’s, you’re going to want one that is easy to assemble, made from quality products, and actually hold air. Based on the majority of consumer reviews, the Newport Vessels Catalina Dinghy is all of those things.
While it is priced under $1,350, we feel that it is a great investment—especially if your family enjoys the great outdoors.
OUR RATING