Boatworld will unveil two new compact inflatable boats, the Cruiser 320 and Carbon Pro 330, at the Southampton International Boat Show 2026, targeting yacht owners who want a capable tender without the usual bulk.
The UK specialist in inflatable boats and watersports gear will show the two models for the first time at Stand P43 in The Power Hub. Both are scaled-down versions of existing flagship models, built for skippers who need something light enough to handle alone but still capable on the water.
Boatworld says the launch responds to growing demand for lighter, single-handed watercraft. The new models shrink the footprint of its larger flagship boats while retaining the same durability, safety and specification. The company points to davit-mounted tenders as a particular headache for owners of motorboats and sailing yachts, who need a vessel that performs well on the water without overloading the davit system or cluttering the aft deck.
The Cruiser 320 takes its catamaran hull design from the larger Cruiser 380. At 3.2 metres, it is smaller and lighter, but Boatworld says it keeps the same internal deck space and on-water stability as its sibling. It also folds flat for storage in a yacht locker, vehicle boot, or motorhome garage.
The Carbon Pro 330 draws on the Carbon Pro 365. This 3.3 metre version brings a heavy-duty, high-performance edge to the compact SIB market, and for its UK debut it comes in an exclusive high-visibility black-and-orange colourway. Boatworld is pitching it at coastal sports angling, offshore exploration, and quick one-person deployment.
Smart weight distribution and optimised lifting points are the two features Boatworld highlights across both models, designed to let owners lift a spacious, secure tender onto davits without overloading the system.
"Our customers absolutely love the build quality of our larger Cruiser and Carbon Pro ranges, but the feedback was clear: they wanted options that are easier to handle single-handedly, lift onto davits or roof racks, or stow away in tight spaces without losing that premium feel," says Nicola Middleton-Groom, Managing Director at Boatworld. "These two new models strike the absolute perfect balance between portability and on-water performance."
