IA260 - 2.6M ISLAND INFLATABLE BOAT

AIR-Deck

White / Black Trimming

The 2.6m Island Inflatable Boat with AIR-Deck Floor is best suited to use as a small tender for your Cruiser / Yacht up to 25-30ft. The Island 2.6m is also a perfect-sized boat to take away on holidays, as its compact size and light weight make it convenient to pack away in the back of a car or caravan. For maximum performance, we recommend pairing the IA260 with a 2.6HP Parsun Outboard or the Parsun Joy 1.2 Electric Outboard for a silent, eco-friendly setup

Island Inflatable boats are Australian-designed using the latest "High Frequency Thermo Welding" (HFTW) technics on all seams for durability against Australia's harsh conditions. You'll never have an Island Inflatable seam come apart due to heat or hot days due to HFTW.

It's not only our manufacturing processes which make Island Inflatables the #1 selling privately owned brand in Australia. It's our unique features and attention to detail. Firstly, all our boats are designed by "Island Inflatables". Most brands you see online and in-store are boats purchased at trade fairs with brand names then placed on them. 

Lets start with our materials. Island Inflatables use the highest quality & heaviest grade of German Valmex PVC material possible before going into the commercial grades used in the armed forces, etc. Our grade is 1100 D-teck Denier / 0.9mm thickness. 

All our tube sizes are oversized. This makes for a nicer riding boat. It's more comfortable to be sitting on the side of an inflatable with larger tubes. It also creates a much drier ride.

Island Inflatable transoms are constructed with marine ply coated with epoxy coating and rubber sealing on top. An internal and external outboard mounting plate. As well as a 1 way bung which allows you to remove the bung and drive the boat to remove any excess water under the floor.

A good way to see if an inflatable boat is a quality inflatable boat is by the tow rings located at the front of the boat. Island Inflatable boats use a large, heavy-duty stainless steel tow ring. Mounted on an equally large and reinforced mounting patch. Lesser quality boats will always use a smaller ring and patch with no reinforcing.

Island Inflatable Boats pay special attention to wear and tear. We use non-marking rubbing/wear strips around the side and under the keel. This protects both the inflatable boat and the larger cruiser/yacht that you may be using the Island Inflatable for as a tender. Plus, the larger boat won't end up with unsightly rub marks on it.

All Island Inflatables come standard with an over-inflation valve. Fitted to help with hotter days and increased air pressure.

On the underside of each oversized tube we apply a 2nd layer of PVC material. This helps when dragging or launching your inflatable off a beach. It gives that extra layer of protection from any hidden rocks/shells, etc.

Island Inflatables offset the grab/safety rope to the side of the tube instead of the top. This is so when sitting on the tubes, you're not sitting on an uncomfortable rope.

What stands out most with the Island inflatable boats is the unique and very useful internal rear carry handles. This was our first design feature we came up with. As having the handles on the outside rear tubes makes it impossible for 1 person to carry the boat. Also the handles are made from a much harder material which can easily scratch your cruiser/yacht. So it made perfect sense to move the handles from the outside of the rear tubes to the inside.

Lastly, the look/aesthetics of our Island Inflatable boats. Once again, so much thought has been put into the colour schemes. You'll find models from 2m up to 2.9m are white and black. This is because in this size, the main use is for tenders to larger cruisers/yachts. We want our Island Inflatables to complement your pride and joy by blending in, not standing out, while floating off the back of your boat. The 3.3m to 4.3m models are more day boats. We use a light grey colour so they hide dirty marks easier; plus, the colour isn't dark enough to attract the heat of the sun and make it uncomfortable for you to sit on.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Overall length:   2.6m /  8.6ft
• Inside length:   168cm
• Overall width:   160cm
• Inside width:   75cm
• Tube diameter:   44cm
• Chambers:   3 + Floor + Keel
• Person capacity:   3 Persons   
• Cargo capacity:   350kg
• Max motor power:   6hp / 4.5kw
• Boat weight (Boat/Floor/Oars/Seat):   30kg
• Floor options: Air-Deck  

Tube AIR Pressures in Sequence of Inflation:

1. Outside Tubes:    3.6 PSI
2. Inflatable Floor:  10 PSI
3. Inflatable Keel:    3.6 PSI

FEATURES:

• Material: Heavy Duty German Valmex 1100 D-Teck denier polyester coated PVC. Weight - 1100 g/m2 Thickness 0.9mm
• AIR-Deck Floor: High-pressure floor for a rigid ride and firm to stand on.
• Inflatable keel
• Double layer of PVC material on underside of tubes
• 1 Seat
• 2 Internal Rear Carry handles
• Combination Front Carry handle Bow ring with mooring rope
• 2 Heavy Duty Stainless steel tow rings with extra reinforcing
• Non-marking all round rubbing strakes.
• Off-set Safety / Grab ropes
• 24mm thick marine grade transom with rubber capping
• Inside / Outside motor plates
• Self-bailing one way bung / drain plug
• Over inflation valve
• 2 Internally sealed bulkheads to equalize tube pressures

STANDARD EQUIPMENT:

• Dual Action Hand Pump.
• Carry Bag
• Set of Oars
• 1 Seat
• Repair kit

ISLAND INFLATABLES BOATS

Australia's favourite inflatable boat since the summer of 2000