Battle Cat - Inflatable Catamaran Vessel

Sale price$1,999.00
Size: 8ft

Battle Cat inflatable catamaran

More platform. More confidence. More reasons to stay out longer.

Battle Cat is Rover Marine’s dual-pontoon inflatable catamaran for boaters who want a wider stance, a useful deck, clean electric motor options, and a boat that still packs down for storage.

4 + 1 Air chamber layout
10 PSI Drop-stitch floor
15 in Short-shaft transom
3 sizes 8 ft, 10 ft, and 12 ft
Top view of the Rover Marine Battle Cat inflatable catamaran showing dual pontoons and wide deck layout

Clean electric power

A quiet Battle Cat starts with a short-shaft Torqeedo.

Every current Battle Cat size uses a 15 inch transom. For a clean electric setup, start with short-shaft power and match the motor to your size, load, route, and range needs.

  • 3HP equivalent electric outboard class
  • Integrated 1080Wh lithium battery
  • Short-shaft setup for 15 inch transoms
  • 44.4 lb listed motor weight
  • GPS-enabled tiller display with speed, battery, range, and power information
  • Quiet operation for harbors, yacht tender runs, fishing approaches, and relaxed cruising

Essential Package

Best for:
Most Battle Cat buyers who want a clean, short-shaft electric setup.

Includes the Torqeedo Travel 1103 S motor with integrated battery, tiller display, charger, and quick-mount bracket.

Extended Range Package

Best for:
Customers who want more range confidence for longer rides.

Use this option when your route, current, wind, passenger load, and return distance call for extra range planning.

Choose your Battle Cat

Pick the size by crew, load, motor, and storage space.

Do not choose by length alone. Add people, motor, battery or fuel, cooler, tackle, safety gear, dogs, dive gear, beach bags, and anything else that will be aboard.

8 ft Battle Cat

Inflated dimensions:8 ft x 4 ft x 15 in

Deflated size:38 in x 24 in x 15 in

Boat weight:84 lb

Capacity:2 people / 600 lb

Seats:1 bench

Recommended power:Up to 6 hp

Air chambers:4 + 1

Pressure:Tubes 3.5 PSI / Floor 10 PSI

Transom:15 in

10 ft Battle Cat

Inflated dimensions:10 ft x 5 ft x 18 in

Deflated size:45 in x 28 in x 18 in

Boat weight:98 lb

Capacity:4 people / 1000 lb

Seats:2 benches

Recommended power:Up to 10 hp

Air chambers:4 + 1

Pressure:Tubes 3.5 PSI / Floor 10 PSI

Transom:15 in

12 ft Battle Cat

Inflated dimensions:12 ft x 5.5 ft x 20 in

Deflated size:48 in x 32 in x 20 in

Boat weight:130 lb

Capacity:4 people / 1200 lb

Seats:2 benches

Recommended power:Up to 20 hp

Air chambers:4 + 1

Pressure:Tubes 3.5 PSI / Floor 10 PSI

Transom:15 in

Built for real days on the water

The Battle Cat is not just stable. It is useful.

The dual-pontoon layout gives customers a wider platform for the moments that matter: stepping aboard, loading gear, helping kids, setting up fishing rods, boarding from the water, or cruising quietly through the harbor.

Yacht tender

Why it fits:
Wide stance, 15 inch transom, electric motor compatibility, and packable storage.

Fishing platform

Why it fits:
A settled feel for casting, landing fish, organizing tackle, and slow electric approaches.

Family harbor cruiser

Why it fits:
Useful deck space, quiet Torqeedo power, and a calmer small-boat feel for relaxed days.

Dive and gear runs

Why it fits:
Room for fins, bags, coolers, ladder use, and careful boarding from the water.

Couple cruising in a Rover Marine Battle Cat inflatable catamaran in a harbor marina

Customer proof

Battle Cat owners talk about the same things shoppers care about.

Rover Marine reviews mention Battle Cat family use, fishing, harbor cruising, relaxing, stability, and a useful platform for longer days outside.

★★★★★

“I love our Rover Battle Cat!”

Battle Cat family useFamily of four, fishing, harbor cruising, and relaxing.

★★★★★

“Really nice, well made products.”

12 ft Battle CatUsed through summer and fall with family and friends.

★★★★★

“The entire experience has been positive.”

12 ft Battle CatFrom purchase to first experience on the water.

Battle Cat FAQ

Questions before you launch.

Use this guide to choose the right Battle Cat size, motor setup, and storage plan before you order.

What is the difference between the Battle Boat and the Battle Cat?

The Battle Boat uses a traditional inflatable hull layout. The Battle Cat uses a catamaran-style dual-pontoon layout for a wider stance, improved tracking, and more usable deck width for active use.

What size Battle Cat should I choose?

Choose the 8 ft Battle Cat for 2 people and maximum portability. Choose the 10 ft Battle Cat for the best balance of deck room, transport size, and 4-person rated capacity. Choose the 12 ft Battle Cat when you want the most room, the highest rated capacity at 1200 lb, and motor compatibility up to 20 hp.

Can I use a Torqeedo motor on the Battle Cat?

Yes. The Battle Cat uses a 15 inch transom, so short-shaft electric outboards are the category to check. The Torqeedo Travel 1103 S short shaft is a strong electric pairing for customers who want quiet integrated power for tender runs, harbors, fishing approaches, and relaxed cruising.

Which Torqeedo motor should I choose for the Battle Cat?

For most Battle Cat buyers shopping electric power, start with the Torqeedo Travel 1103 S short shaft. The Essential Package is the clean standard option. The Extended Range Package is better for customers who want more range confidence on longer rides. Always confirm shaft length, motor weight, route, load, current, wind, and intended use before purchase.

Can I use a gas outboard too?

Yes. Battle Cat models can be paired with a properly matched short-shaft gas outboard or electric outboard. Stay within the recommended power rating for the size: up to 6 hp for 8 ft, up to 10 hp for 10 ft, and up to 20 hp for 12 ft.

How long does the Battle Cat take to inflate?

With a high-output pump, plan on about 10 to 15 minutes for setup. Inflate the tubes to 3.5 PSI and the drop-stitch floor to 10 PSI. Always use a pump with a pressure gauge and follow the current instructions for your exact model.

Can the Battle Cat be deflated and stored easily?

Yes. The 8 ft Battle Cat packs to 38 in x 24 in x 15 in. The 10 ft packs to 45 in x 28 in x 18 in. The 12 ft packs to 48 in x 32 in x 20 in. Dry the boat fully before storage and avoid storing it rolled up wet.

What is the Battle Cat made from?

The Battle Cat uses reinforced inflatable construction with a high-pressure drop-stitch floor, V-TEAK style traction surface, 4 + 1 air chamber layout, 3.5 PSI tubes, and a 10 PSI floor.

Is the Battle Cat more stable than the Battle Boat?

The Battle Cat is designed to feel more laterally stable because the dual-pontoon layout creates a wider stance. Stability still depends on size, load, pressure, water conditions, weight placement, motor setup, and how people move aboard.

Is the Battle Cat a good yacht tender?

Yes. The Battle Cat is a strong yacht tender option for customers who want a wider stance, electric motor compatibility, quiet dock-to-shore runs, and a boat that can still pack down for storage. Confirm davit, locker, deck, or swim-platform fit before ordering.

Can I fish or dive from the Battle Cat?

Yes. The dual-pontoon layout and 10 PSI floor make the Battle Cat useful for fishing, freediving, casual scuba support, gear loading, and boarding from the water. Use proper safety gear, balance the load, and operate within the boat's limits.

Can the Battle Cat be used in coastal water?

The Battle Cat is best suited for protected coastal water, harbors, bays, inland waterways, lakes, and calm to moderate conditions. It is not an offshore rough-water boat. Always match the route, weather, load, motor, and operator experience to the conditions.

Can I register my Battle Cat?

Registration requirements vary by state, waterway, length, and whether the boat is motorized. Check your state boating agency before use. Rover Marine can provide boat documentation needed for registration when applicable.

What warranty does the Battle Cat have?

Rover Marine's warranty page lists 5 years for the hull, 3 years for tubes and seams, and 2 years for accessories. Warranty coverage applies to qualifying manufacturing issues. Damage from misuse, accidents, punctures caused by use or handling, abrasion, improper storage, dock rash, normal wear, and similar use-related damage is not covered. Motors and third-party equipment may follow the manufacturer's warranty.

Battle Cat or Battle Boat

Choose the platform that matches how you use the water.

Battle Cat is the stronger first choice when the customer cares most about a wider stance, electric motor control, boarding, fishing, diving, and active movement. Battle Boat is the better fit when the customer wants the more traditional inflatable dinghy layout.

Choose Battle Cat if

Hull layout:
Catamaran-style dual pontoons.

Best fit:
Torqeedo-powered tender runs, fishing, diving, dogs, family movement, and customers who want a wider stance.

Deck feel:
Wider internal stance with a 10 PSI drop-stitch floor.

Power setup:
Short-shaft electric or gas outboard, matched to the size rating.

Choose Battle Boat if

Hull layout:
Traditional inflatable hull.

Best fit:
Classic dinghy use, light fishing, yacht tender runs, and calm to moderate water.

Deck feel:
Firm high-pressure floor in a familiar inflatable dinghy layout.

Power setup:
Short-shaft electric or gas outboard, matched to the size rating.

Built for Water. Designed for Freedom.

Build your Battle Cat around the way you boat.

Choose your Battle Cat size first, then pair it with the right short-shaft motor. For clean electric tender use, harbor cruising, and quiet days on the water, start with Torqeedo.

Rover Marine Battle Cat used as a yacht tender with a couple aboard and a yacht in the background