Wanting an inflatable catamaran is the easy part. The harder decision is choosing a setup that still makes sense once you add your usual crew, fishing gear, outboard, storage space and the way you actually spend a day on the water.
Aerowave gives you several catamaran models and an online builder that brings those decisions into the same purchase process. You can select a hull and work through available choices such as floor type, colour, wheels, seating, Bimini, pump and outboard, with live pricing showing how the build changes.
Start With Your Most Common Day on the Water
A useful model comparison begins with what the boat will usually be doing. Fishing, family day-boating, tender duty and carrying several adults can point you towards different hull sizes and setups even if every option on your shortlist is an inflatable catamaran.
Aerowave positions its Viper Open Bow range for fishing, family days, dive trips and weekend use. AeroCat models are aimed at family-friendly boating around calm bays, estuaries and sandbanks, while the Viper Sovereign is presented for more demanding fishing, diving and expedition-style use.
That gives you a practical first filter. Think about your usual water, crew and activities before comparing accessories, then narrow the range to models whose published specifications fit that routine.
Match the Hull to Crew, Gear and Load
Extra deck length can be appealing, but capacity and horsepower figures tell you more about whether a model suits the job you have in mind. Fishing tackle, dive equipment, family gear and additional passengers all contribute to the load the boat needs to carry.
Aerowave publishes crew and capacity information across its model guides. The Viper 400 Sovereign, for example, is rated for six adults and 750 kg, with a maximum 40 hp four-stroke outboard and recommended 20 or 30 hp four-stroke options.
Use those figures to work backwards from your regular outings. If most trips involve a smaller crew and lighter equipment, a compact model may suit the routine. If you expect more adults, substantial gear or a larger motor, the published capacity and horsepower ratings help narrow the field before you start adding extras.
Include Storage and Handling in the Decision
Your catamaran still needs somewhere to go after the day ends. Packed size, dry weight, vehicle space and how often you plan to set up or pack down the boat can make a lighter hull attractive even if a bigger model initially catches your eye.
Aerowave's AeroCat range uses lighter 0.9 mm German VALMEX® construction and is positioned around easier lifting, solo launching and compact storage. Every AeroCat folds into a carry bag, while the range spans 3.3 m, 3.6 m and 3.8 m models.
Viper and AeroCat therefore give you different ways to balance portability against your other priorities. Looking at packed dimensions and dry weight alongside length prevents the on-water wish list from overlooking the practical job of storing and moving the boat.
Choose the Floor Around How You Use the Deck
How much time you expect to spend standing or moving around the catamaran can influence the floor decision. High-pressure air decks favour lighter handling and compact pack-down, while aluminium floorboards provide a firmer platform and add weight.
The Viper 400 Sovereign shows how Aerowave applies that choice on an individual model. Its standard setup uses an 8–10 PSI high-pressure air deck, while marine-grade aluminium floorboards with an inflatable keel are available as an upgrade. Aerowave presents the aluminium option as the more rigid choice for stand-up fishing and heavier loads.
If compact storage and regular pack-down sit high on your list, the air deck deserves attention. If long fishing sessions and frequent standing shape most outings, an aluminium floor can be worth comparing where the chosen model offers it.
Floor availability varies by boat, so this is where configuring a specific model becomes more useful than treating every Aerowave catamaran as interchangeable.
Treat the Outboard as Part of the Boat Setup
Motor choice should work with the hull, regular load and intended use. Aerowave publishes maximum horsepower ratings by model, and its configurator is designed to bring the outboard into the same build process rather than leaving the decision disconnected from the boat.
A short tender run with a light load creates a different motor decision from a larger catamaran carrying several adults and fishing equipment. Checking the selected hull's rated and recommended horsepower gives you a firm boundary for comparing suitable outboards.
This also helps you budget for the boat as a working setup. Instead of choosing a hull first and considering the motor cost much later, you can see how the combination affects the overall build.
Add the Equipment You Will Use Regularly
Once the hull, floor and motor are taking shape, accessories can reflect the practical details of each outing. Aerowave's configurator supports choices such as wheels, seating, Bimini tops and pumps, although availability varies by model and build.
Launch wheels can be particularly useful when you regularly move the boat by hand between your vehicle and a beach or ramp. Seating and shade may carry greater weight for family day-boating, while a fishing-oriented setup may put more emphasis on working deck space and how easily you can stand and move.
Keeping these choices connected to a real use case also protects the budget from becoming a collection of attractive extras. If an accessory solves a job you expect to encounter regularly, it has a straightforward reason to be in the build.
Watch the Price Change as the Setup Develops
Aerowave's online builder uses live pricing, allowing you to see the financial effect of your selections while the configuration takes shape. The purchase path begins with the model and then moves through colour, accessories and reservation, while the broader configurator supports additional model-specific setup choices.
That makes it easier to compare priorities within a budget. You can see whether allocating more towards the hull, floor, motor or practical equipment gives you a setup that better reflects how you expect to use the catamaran.
A customised boat earns its value through fit. By the time you reach the final price, the major choices should each connect to something concrete such as crew size, storage, standing comfort, launching, shade or propulsion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you customise an Aerowave inflatable catamaran online?
Yes. Aerowave provides an online boat builder with live pricing and selectable models, colours and accessories, alongside model-specific configuration options. You can develop the setup around the boat and equipment that suit your intended use.
What can you choose when configuring an Aerowave catamaran?
Aerowave configuration choices can include the hull, floor type, colour, wheels, seating, Bimini, pump and outboard. The exact Aerowave options depend on the model selected, so the available build changes with the boat.
Should you choose an air deck or aluminium floor for an Aerowave catamaran?
Aerowave air decks provide a lighter, more compact setup, while available aluminium floorboards offer greater underfoot rigidity and add weight. For an Aerowave model offering both choices, your storage routine and how much time you spend standing or fishing can help guide the decision.
Which Aerowave catamaran suits different boating uses?
Aerowave offers catamarans across several sizes and use cases, including Viper Open Bow models for fishing and family days and AeroCat models for family-friendly use around calm bays and estuaries. Comparing crew capacity, dimensions, packed size and horsepower is the most practical way to narrow the Aerowave range for your own plans.
Does Aerowave show pricing while you configure a boat?
Yes. Aerowave's online builder uses live pricing so you can see the cost develop alongside your chosen boat and available options. That gives you a direct way to compare equipment choices against the budget for the complete setup.
Build the Aerowave Catamaran That Fits Your Boating
A useful custom build starts with ordinary questions: where you usually launch, who comes with you, what you carry, how you store the boat and how you move around once you are aboard. Those answers can guide the hull, floor, motor and equipment choices far better than selecting a package on looks alone.
Start configuring your Aerowave inflatable catamaran and see how the available options and live pricing shape a setup around the way you use the water.
