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Inflatable dinghies and yacht tenders

We do it
better.

Better design. Better built. And better color. The Battle Boat and Battle Cat come in Rover Marine Blue with V-Teak flooring, thermal-welded seams and carbon-reinforced handles, and every one packs into a single bag.

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Free shipping on orders $100+
60-Day Captain's Guarantee
5-year hull warranty

Talk to Nick, the designer: 844-207-6837Mon to Fri, 10am to 4pm Pacific

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Pick your vessel

Battle Boat
or Battle Cat?

Same price. Same Rover Marine Blue. Same thermal-welded build, same 15 in transom, same single travel bag. The real choice is the hull under you and what you will do with it. Here is the straight answer.

Same price size for sizeRover Marine BlueV-Teak floorThermal-welded seamsCarbon handles8, 10 and 12 ftElectric or gasOne travel bag

V-hull dinghy 10ft Battle Boat in Rover Marine Blue, top view render showing the V-Teak deck, bench seats and transom

10ft Battle Boat in Rover Marine Blue, hull bottom render

10FT BATTLE BOAT / TOP VIEW.

Why aBattle Boat.

The classic V-hull inflatable dinghy and our most popular tender. Most Battle Boats go to work behind a bigger boat.

The classic dinghy shape.
A V-hull and a closed bow, with the familiar handling anyone who has run a tender already knows.
Built for tender duty.
Shore runs, the mooring ball, dinner ashore. Leave the big boat at anchor and take the Battle Boat in.
Shadow and support boat.
Follows the main boat through the day and handles the small jobs: lines, anchors, crew, guests and supply runs.
Our most popular dinghy.
The 10 ft seats four and carries 1,000 lb, with room to run up to 10 HP.

Pick the Boat if

You own a bigger boatYou need a tender or shadow boatYou run crew and suppliesYou want the classic dinghy feel

Pick your size

From $1,699

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Inflatable catamaran 10ft Battle Cat in Rover Marine Blue, top view render showing the V-Teak deck, bench seats and transom

10ft Battle Cat in Rover Marine Blue, bow view render showing the open bow between the two pontoons

10ft Battle Cat in Rover Marine Blue, hull bottom render showing the two pontoons

10FT BATTLE CAT / TOP VIEW.

Why aBattle Cat.

Our dual-pontoon inflatable catamaran. Two pontoons, an open bow and more deck, for the days that are about the water itself.

Open bow.
The bow is open between the pontoons, for easier boarding from the water, a beach or a dock.
Wide stance, settled deck.
Two pontoons give it a wider stance and a more settled deck for casting, loading gear and bringing the dog.
Made for fishing, diving and snorkel days.
Room for rods, coolers and dive gear, and an easier way back aboard after a swim.
The lightest boat we make.
The 8 ft Battle Cat is the lightest, most portable vessel in our fleet, at 84 lb.

Pick the Cat if

You fish or diveThe dog comes tooYou board from the water or a beachYou want more open deck

Pick your size

From $1,699

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Head to head, size for size.

Battle Boat.

Battle Cat.

V-hull dinghy

Hull

Dual-pontoon catamaran

Closed bow

Bow

Open bow between the pontoons

Yacht tender, shadow and support boat

Best at

Fishing, diving, snorkeling, dogs and gear

85 / 100 / 135 lb

Weight, 8 / 10 / 12 ft

84 / 98 / 130 lb

8 x 4 / 10 x 5 / 12 x 5.5 ft

Inflated size

8 x 4 / 10 x 5 / 12 x 5.5 ft

2 / 4 / 4

Passengers

2 / 4 / 4

600 / 1,000 / 1,200 lb

Capacity

600 / 1,000 / 1,200 lb

6 / 10 / 20 HP

Max outboard

6 / 10 / 20 HP

15 in short shaft, electric or gas

Transom

15 in short shaft, electric or gas

Davit hoisting points, towable

Tender kit

Davit hoisting points, towable

15 to 20 minutes from one bag

Setup

15 to 20 minutes from one bag

Same price, size for size

Price

Same price, size for size

5-year hull, 60-Day Captain's Guarantee

Warranty

5-year hull, 60-Day Captain's Guarantee

Still torn?
Three taps.

Answer three quick ones and we will point you at your hull. Both cost the same, so there is no wrong answer, only the better fit.

Where will it spend most days?

What is coming aboard?

How will you usually board?

Your hull:Tap an answer to see which one fits.

Call Nick: 844-207-6837

Seen at boat shows in 10 states, 30+ cities and 3 countries

Watch the Boat or Cat Short Still not sure? Talk to Nick, the designer: 844-207-6837

Owners

Don't take our word for it.

★★★★★

As full time sailors we love our Rover dinghy. It’s eye catching and well made. There is an attention to detail that you notice right away. It’s a solid choice for a tender.

Jane JFull-time sailor, Rover tender
★★★★★

I love our Rover Battle Cat! It’s perfect for our family of four, looks great, good for fishing, harbor cruises, and relaxing.

Annie VBattle Cat, family of four
★★★★★

I recently purchased a 12ft Rover Marine Battle Boat with an electric engine, and I couldn’t be more impressed.

Giancarlo B12 ft Battle Boat, electric
★★★★★

Nick was really amazing and such a great help! Taught us everything we need to know to be first time boaters.

Jacqueline BFirst-time boaters
★★★★★

The entire experience from purchase to first experience has been all positive.

Rick G12 ft Battle Cat, bought at the San Diego boat show
★★★★★

They were wonderful to meet at Chicago boat show and a pleasure to deal with since.

Andrew VMet us at the Chicago boat show

Overhead view of a Battle Boat tender alongside a yacht swim platform with two guests on deck

Yacht tender and support boat

Built for the back of your boat.

New to the words? A tender is the small boat that carries you between a bigger boat and the shore. Dinghy is the everyday name for that small boat, and an inflatable dinghy is one you can deflate and pack away.

Most Battle Boats go to work behind a bigger vessel. It is the tender that runs you to shore, the shadow boat that follows the day, and the shuttle for crew, guests and gear.

Davit and crane ready. Hoisting points on the transom let you lift it aboard with a davit or crane.
Sits on the swim platform. From 8 x 4 ft and 85 lb to 12 x 5.5 ft, there is a size that rides on your swim platform between runs.
Stows in a locker. Every size deflates into one travel bag that fits a lazarette or storage locker.
Tows behind the mothership. Tie it off astern and tow it to the next anchorage.

Three jobs, one boat.

Most popular

Yacht tender
Shore runs, marina hops and dinner ashore. Leave the big boat at anchor and take the Battle Boat in.
Shadow and support boat
Follow the main boat, ferry crew and guests, and handle the small jobs: lines, anchors and supply runs.
Adventure on your own
Lakes, bays, coves and mountain rivers when you want a day of your own. It packs into one bag, no trailer.

Couple fishing from a Rover Marine inflatable boat powered by an Epropulsion electric motor near a bridge.

Battle Cat

Open bow.
Wide stance.
More deck.

The Battle Cat is our dual-pontoon inflatable catamaran for fishing, diving, snorkeling, dogs and beach days. Same Rover Marine Blue, same thermal-welded seams, same single bag.

Fishing
Diving and snorkeling
Dogs and gear
Easy boarding

Shop the Battle Cat Battle Boat or Battle Cat?

BATTLE CAT / EPROPULSION ELECTRIC.

We do it better

Every Detail Matters. Every Inch Engineered.

At Rover Marine, we believe a better boat isn't defined by one feature. It's defined by the attention to detail found in every inch of its construction.

V-Teak Flooring

Superyacht-Inspired. Adventure-Ready.
Our signature V-Teak flooring is a textured, UV-coated surface engineered for grip, traction and durability.
Carbon-Reinforced Handles

Strength Where It Matters Most.
Handles are among the most stressed parts of an inflatable boat. Ours use reinforced carbon-textured PVC to strengthen the critical lifting and pulling points and spread stress across high-load areas when launching, beaching, docking and handling.
Thermal-Welded Technology

Engineered for Longevity.
Heat and pressure fuse the PVC together at critical air-chamber seams.
Signature Rover Marine Blue

Designed to Stand Apart.
In an industry of white and gray, Rover Marine Blue draws inspiration from the ocean and the adventurous lifestyle around it. It's designed to stand apart.
Pantone 7697C, trademarked exclusively for our inflatable line.

Rover Marine vs. a conventional inflatable tender

Feature	Rover Marine	Conventional inflatable
Flooring	V-Teak: textured, UV-coated, superyacht-inspired	Conventional EVA foam or basic PVC
Handles	Reinforced carbon-textured PVC	Standard PVC on basic glued patches
Seams	Thermal welded with heat and pressure	Traditional glued seams
Color	Signature Rover Marine Blue, Pantone 7697C	Conventional white and gray

The bottom line

A Higher Standard of Inflatable Boating.

When you compare a Rover Marine Battle Boat with a conventional inflatable tender, the differences extend far beyond appearance. They're found in the materials, the reinforcement, the seam construction, the flooring, and the countless small details that collectively create a more refined vessel.

We've challenged traditional inflatable boat construction by asking a simple question: How can we make every component better?

Built Different. Built for Adventure.

Couple running a Battle Boat tender on open water with an electric outboard

Fully inflatable boat.

Tow it.
Mount it.
Pack it.

Tow it behind the mothership. Mount your outboard on the 15 in transom. Pack it into one travel bag when the day is done.

BATTLE BOAT / TORQEEDO TRAVEL.

Video how-tos

Watch it.
Then launch it.

Bag to water in about 15 to 20 minutes. Real walkthroughs from Nick and the Rover team, plus the Battle Cat on the water. Tap a step to jump straight to it.

See it in person.
Or talk to Nick.

Nick Lanfranco, Rover Marine vessel designer

Talk to the designer

Schedule a one-on-one video or phone call with Nick Lanfranco. Receive expert advice and the best deals available, directly from the boat designer himself.

Call 844-207-6837 Book a video call

Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm Pacific

Two blue inflatable boats with wooden seats on a calm body of water.

Find us at a boat show near you

Many of our owners met us at a show first. We exhibit in 10 states, 30+ cities and 3 countries, and you can step aboard both the Battle Boat and the Battle Cat. We're coming to a boat show near you soon. Ask Nick where we'll be next.

We have the best warranty in our industry

Motors and add-ons

Build your rig.

Add an electric outboard, the Bimini shade and the Boaters Package now or later. Everything lands in the same cart as your boat. Add a motor with your boat and save 5% on the boat, applied automatically at checkout.

Electric outboards

Saves 5% on your boat

Torqeedo Travel 1103 S
Short shaft, Essential package

$3,398
ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus
Short shaft

$2,999

Add-ons

Bimini shade
Removable sun shade, sized for 8, 10 and 12 ft

$249
Boaters Package
Rope ladder, nav lights, 2 cup holders, rod holder

$199
Electric pump
Rechargeable, no manual pumping

$199

Launching a Rover Marine Battle Boat from a grassy riverbank below the mountains

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Sizes, motors, registration and what to check before you buy, in one read.

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Questions boaters ask first

What is the difference between a tender and a dinghy?

A tender is the small boat that carries you between a bigger boat and the shore. Dinghy is the everyday name for that small boat, and an inflatable dinghy is one you can deflate and pack away. The Battle Boat and Battle Cat are both.

Battle Boat or Battle Cat?

Same price, same build, same bag. The difference is the hull. The Battle Boat is the classic V-hull dinghy with a closed bow: familiar handling and built for tender duty, the shore runs, shadow boat days and supply runs behind a bigger boat. The Battle Cat is a dual-pontoon catamaran with an open bow: easier boarding from the water or a beach, a wider stance and more deck for fishing, diving, snorkeling, dogs and gear. See them side by side.

Do the Battle Boat and Battle Cat cost the same?

Yes. Size for size the price is the same, and so is the build: Rover Marine Blue, V-Teak flooring over a 10 PSI drop-stitch floor, thermal-welded seams, carbon-reinforced handles and a 15 in short-shaft transom.

Which is better for fishing and diving?

The Battle Cat. The open bow between the pontoons makes it easier to get back aboard from the water, and the wider stance and more settled deck give you room to cast and load rods, coolers and dive gear.

Can the Battle Cat be a yacht tender too?

Yes. Like the Battle Boat it has hoisting points for a davit or crane, it tows behind a bigger boat and it deflates into one travel bag for a locker.

Which one is lighter?

They are within a few pounds. The Battle Cat weighs 84, 98 and 130 lb in the 8, 10 and 12 ft. The Battle Boat weighs 85, 100 and 135 lb. The 8 ft Battle Cat is the lightest vessel we make.

Which size should I get?

The 8 ft fits two people and a dog, carries 600 lb and takes up to 6 HP. The 10 ft is our most popular dinghy: four people, 1,000 lb, up to 10 HP. The 12 ft has the most room: four people, 1,200 lb, up to 20 HP. Not sure? Call us at 844-207-6837.

Can I use it as a yacht tender?

Yes, and most of our customers do. It has hoisting points for a davit or crane, it sits on a swim platform, it tows behind a bigger boat, and it deflates into its travel bag to stow in a lazarette or locker.

How long does setup take?

About 15 to 20 minutes from bag to water. Inflate it with the included foot pump, or add the electric pump.

What size outboard can I run?

Every size has a 15 in short-shaft transom and runs electric or gas: up to 6 HP on the 8 ft, 10 HP on the 10 ft and 20 HP on the 12 ft. For electric, the ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus and the Torqeedo Travel 1103 S short shaft are the two we set up most.

Is a motor included?

No. Every Battle Boat comes with a travel bag, two oars, a foot pump and bench seats. Add a Torqeedo or ePropulsion electric outboard in Build your rig, or call us at 844-207-6837 to talk through gas or electric.

Where can I use it?

Yacht tender and support boat duty, harbors, bays, lakes, protected coastal water and inland waterways in calm to moderate conditions. It is not an offshore rough-water boat. Match the route, weather, load, motor and your experience to the conditions.

Do I need to register it?

Usually, once there's a motor on it. In the US it depends on your state and the waterway; in Canada a Pleasure Craft Licence is required when the motor is 10 hp or more. We provide the documentation you need for registration.

What's the warranty?

5 years on the hull, 3 years on tubes and seams, 2 years on accessories, covering manufacturing defects. Punctures, abrasion, dock rash and use-related damage aren't covered; motors carry their manufacturer's warranty.

Is there a return window?

Yes, the 60-Day Captain's Guarantee. See the details.

How long does shipping take?

Shipping is free on orders $100 and up to Canada and the US (Alaska and Hawaii excluded). Orders process within 1 business day, then standard delivery is 2 to 6 business days in transit. Backorders and pre-orders follow the ship window shown at checkout.

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