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product_id: 1486100
title: "Newport Vessels Catalina"
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# 15-20 mph top speed 12.5 ft length, 1519 lbs max load 10-15 min quick assembly Newport Vessels Catalina

**Brand:** newport vessels
**Price:** € 3760.93
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚤 Own the Dock: The Inflatable Dinghy That Means Business

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Newport Vessels Catalina by newport vessels
- **How much does it cost?** € 3760.93 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- newport vessels enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted newport vessels brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Power Meets Portability:** Compatible with 3-20HP outboards and electric trolling motors, delivering thrilling speeds up to 20 mph without sacrificing easy transport.
- • **Spacious Comfort for Your Crew:** Roomy 12.5 ft design supports up to 6 people and 1519 lbs, with elevated seating and sturdy handles for effortless boarding and fishing marathons.
- • **Premium Durability, Dockside Envy:** Crafted from UV-treated, heat-welded 0.9mm/1100D PVC fabric with marine-grade aluminum floorboards—built to withstand salt and freshwater adventures season after season.
- • **Stability That Commands Confidence:** Inflatable tail tubes and air keel create a V-shaped hull for superior planing, steering, and rock-solid stability even in choppy waters.
- • **Effortless Setup, Instant Adventure:** Inflates and assembles in just 10-15 minutes—get on the water faster and leave the hassle behind.

## Overview

The Newport Vessels Catalina is a high-performance 12.5-foot inflatable sport dinghy designed for both salt and freshwater use. Featuring a durable UV-treated PVC hull, inflatable tail tubes, and an air keel for enhanced stability and steering, it supports up to 6 passengers and 1519 lbs. Compatible with 3-20HP outboards and electric trolling motors, it inflates and assembles in just 10-15 minutes, making it the perfect blend of portability, power, and premium craftsmanship for serious anglers and weekend adventurers alike.

## Description

High quality & heavy duty salt & freshwater inflatable sport dinghy tender boat. Boat is tested and designed for both 15" short shaft outboards and 20" long shaft. For optimal performance we recommend a 15" short shaft outboard. Can handle both 2 or 4 stroke motors. Comes with all original paperwork needed for easy and hassle free registration. Newport Vessels is USCG rated and registered. Unique and original Hull ID/HIN numbers.

Review: Great Boat - Spent a lot time considering something to fish out of. Looked at a lot kayaks but don't have the room to store it and didn't really want to haul it on the roof. Started looking at inflatable kayaks, but in all of the planning of what I wanted out of the kayak (including modifications for a trolling motor) I realized that might not fit the bill, particularly if I wanted to bring someone with me. I started looking at inflatables and for the price this one hit all the right buttons. I bought this boat last December and have been waiting to use it. Finally got it out last weekend. It's a great boat. Really nice looking and it seems well made. The material seems quite sturdy and well assembled, time will tell if the materials hold up. I once had a Sea Eagle SE9 and there is no comparison between the two. The Sea Eagle took forever to inflate even with an electric pump. It didn't hold up very well either developing slows throughout the hull. Compare prices, there's no comparison. I bought an electric pump for this boat but was really surprised how quickly it inflated, even with the foot pump. It literally took 90 seconds per bladder to inflate to about 75%. Put in the floorboards, a little tricky but watch some videos on Youtube and they will go together pretty quickly. It took an additional 60 seconds per bladder to fully inflate the boat. The keel inflates in about 30 seconds. Total time from the trunk to the water was about 20 minutes, but that includes mounting the motor, wheeling it to the water with my homemade dolly, and putting all our tackle in the boat. I expect to get faster with use. I have a small hatchback and I put the boat, motor, battery and all tackle and equipment in the back of the hatchback. It's pretty cool to be able to take so much in a small space. We have a 30 lbs trolling motor but I will be buying an outboard later this year. The trolling motor pushed it along with no problem. It was a little tight with two of us in it but I plan on not bringing the large cooler the next time and expect to have plenty of room for two to fish out of it. I'm a big boy at 6'2" and 275 lbs. Really looking forward to taking it out by myself, There will be plenty of room for me and any fishing tackle imaginable. Downside - it blows around a bit in the wind. This is common for most inflatables so it's not really an issue of this boat specifically. Bring an anchor. One of the things I hated about the Sea Eagle was the pain in the back I got from sitting on the low seats in the boat. This boat has larger tubes and this raises the seating position to nearly a normal height. This might seem like a small issue but spend 4 or 5 hours in the boat fishing and this will be an advantage over other boats. In studying this I don't know of any other manufacturer which has tubes this large. I expect the larger tubes will also be helpful once at speed on plane. Standing in the boat wasn't even an issue, another reason to forgo the kayak. This is a real boat with all the advantages you'd have from any boat with the exception of needing to inflate it before use. A downside to an inflatable is what you gain in portability and space you lose in convenience. For me it was the right compromise.
Review: Go Fishing!! - I read through these reviews for about two weeks over and over and contemplated purchasing the 12.5 Catalina, and I am SO glad I did. I have been looking for a high-capacity (1600 lbs) fishing boat alternative that is easy to get in and out of the water. I have a 55 lbs trolling motor on it right now and I have been fishing in it every weekend when the weather is good. I upgraded from an Excursion 5, because I kept putting small holes in it. This Newport Catalina is a freaking tank! I am not worried it at all! It is so sturdy, so comfortable, and perfect for fishing. Yes, the floorboards are harder to put in the first time, but once you get the hang of it then it's pretty simple. I do not do it the same way as the videos show, I lift the 3rd and 4th (Catalina has 5 boards) until they are together like a tent and then push them down at the same time. Not a problem. Because pumping it up at the water and deflating it will cut into your time to fish, I recommend grabbing a trailer for this and leaving it inflated all season. I plan to grab at least a 10 HP motor for this puppy next season and will add to my review when I have it. Don't hesitate, this is NOT a piece of crap. Another thing I didn't find much about when I was reading the reviews was how shallow I could get with the boat since I sometimes find myself in smaller streams. With about 700 lbs in the Catalina I am able to crews safely in 6 inches of water. I have to lift the trolling motor and use the paddles in these cases, but I am not worried at all. I can't wait to get a Bimini top and take the wife and kids out! (They don't fish lol) Update: After having this boat for a couple of years I decided to purchase the max HP available for it. This sucker is 100x more fun now. I can easily reach 20 mph (26 alone). I've caught a lot of fish on this boat and I'll say that I have put this boat through a lot. Don't be worried because it's an inflatable. I have been in some crazy places and (carefully) dragged this boat through some crazy rocky spots and I've put it everywhere I put my bass boat and more.

## Features

- Why Newport: The crisp white PVC fabric of a Newport dinghy will earn you regular compliments at the dock, and makes you easy to spot while flying across the water at 15-20mph (depending on model & horsepower). Inflatable tail tubes allow for great stability and quick take offs, while the inflatable keel allows for excellent planing and steering. Very portable and easy to assemble or disassemble in 10-15 minutes,.
- Features: Electric trolling motor compatible. 3-20hp Outboard Compatible (depending on model). Air Keel creates a shaped V hull for easy planing and improved steering. Sturdy carrying handles. 3x Stainless steel bow D-rings for towing. D-rings on bow/tail tubes for bimini & accessory attachments (not pictured). Self bailing transom drain valve. Easy grab rope + splash guard around edge limits water spray inside boat,.
- Premium quality: Hull made from high quality crisp white PVC fabric w/ UV treatment, .9mm/1100D. Floor made from aluminum framed marine grade coated plywood provides a solid and stable surface for standing, casting, and planing. Seams are HEAT WELDED using the latest technology,.
- Dimensions & capacity: Model: Catalina. Length: 12ft 6 in. Tube diameter: 18 in, Inflated width: 66 in. Chambers: 3 + 1 keel. Max Power: 20HP. Max Engine Weight: 115 lbs. Outboard Shaft: Short 15”-17”. Max Load: 1519 lbs, Max Persons: 6!.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004BCUSJ6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #254,129 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #3 in Dinghies |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (314) |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Item Weight | 160 pounds |
| Item model number | 20M1000021 |
| Manufacturer | Newport Vessels |
| Package Dimensions | 48 x 31 x 27.5 inches |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Should I register such boat? Thanks.**
A: Hi,
If you plan to use any type of motor with this inflatable boat, you will need to register it with the state. If you purchase our product off of Amazon, you will need to request the boat documents here:
https://newportvessels.com/registration-docs/
If you purchase the boat directly through our site, newportvessels.com, we send the boat documents the same day with no hassle. If you have any other questions or need help with anything else, please contact us at (866) 721-0002! Our hours are Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm Pacific Standard Time.
Best,
-NV Team

**Q: The photo for the Baja shows only a single seat but the description says it comes with 2 ?**
A: Our Baja (11ft 9in) inflatable boat will include two aluminum bench seats with the boat. All smaller models will only come with one bench seat.

Best,
NV Team

**Q: Did I make a mistake by buying the new Honda 2.3 for this boat?**
A: Hi,
Not necessarily! It depends on how much weight will be in the boat and what you will be using it for. A 2.3hp motor is a great choice for traveling short distances and light enough for you to transport easily. If you are looking to travel at fast speeds and get on plane, 2.3hp will not be enough to achieve this. Hopefully this information helps! If you have any more questions or need additional help, please visit newportvessels.com or give us a call at (866) 721-0002! Our hours are M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm Pacific Time.
Best,
-NV Team

**Q: Will this fit in the back of my Toyota Tundra pick up fully inflated ?**
A: Yes, total width inflated is 5 ft

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Boat
*by Z***C on April 7, 2017*

Spent a lot time considering something to fish out of. Looked at a lot kayaks but don't have the room to store it and didn't really want to haul it on the roof. Started looking at inflatable kayaks, but in all of the planning of what I wanted out of the kayak (including modifications for a trolling motor) I realized that might not fit the bill, particularly if I wanted to bring someone with me. I started looking at inflatables and for the price this one hit all the right buttons. I bought this boat last December and have been waiting to use it. Finally got it out last weekend. It's a great boat. Really nice looking and it seems well made. The material seems quite sturdy and well assembled, time will tell if the materials hold up. I once had a Sea Eagle SE9 and there is no comparison between the two. The Sea Eagle took forever to inflate even with an electric pump. It didn't hold up very well either developing slows throughout the hull. Compare prices, there's no comparison. I bought an electric pump for this boat but was really surprised how quickly it inflated, even with the foot pump. It literally took 90 seconds per bladder to inflate to about 75%. Put in the floorboards, a little tricky but watch some videos on Youtube and they will go together pretty quickly. It took an additional 60 seconds per bladder to fully inflate the boat. The keel inflates in about 30 seconds. Total time from the trunk to the water was about 20 minutes, but that includes mounting the motor, wheeling it to the water with my homemade dolly, and putting all our tackle in the boat. I expect to get faster with use. I have a small hatchback and I put the boat, motor, battery and all tackle and equipment in the back of the hatchback. It's pretty cool to be able to take so much in a small space. We have a 30 lbs trolling motor but I will be buying an outboard later this year. The trolling motor pushed it along with no problem. It was a little tight with two of us in it but I plan on not bringing the large cooler the next time and expect to have plenty of room for two to fish out of it. I'm a big boy at 6'2" and 275 lbs. Really looking forward to taking it out by myself, There will be plenty of room for me and any fishing tackle imaginable. Downside - it blows around a bit in the wind. This is common for most inflatables so it's not really an issue of this boat specifically. Bring an anchor. One of the things I hated about the Sea Eagle was the pain in the back I got from sitting on the low seats in the boat. This boat has larger tubes and this raises the seating position to nearly a normal height. This might seem like a small issue but spend 4 or 5 hours in the boat fishing and this will be an advantage over other boats. In studying this I don't know of any other manufacturer which has tubes this large. I expect the larger tubes will also be helpful once at speed on plane. Standing in the boat wasn't even an issue, another reason to forgo the kayak. This is a real boat with all the advantages you'd have from any boat with the exception of needing to inflate it before use. A downside to an inflatable is what you gain in portability and space you lose in convenience. For me it was the right compromise.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Go Fishing!!
*by S***N on May 5, 2022*

I read through these reviews for about two weeks over and over and contemplated purchasing the 12.5 Catalina, and I am SO glad I did. I have been looking for a high-capacity (1600 lbs) fishing boat alternative that is easy to get in and out of the water. I have a 55 lbs trolling motor on it right now and I have been fishing in it every weekend when the weather is good. I upgraded from an Excursion 5, because I kept putting small holes in it. This Newport Catalina is a freaking tank! I am not worried it at all! It is so sturdy, so comfortable, and perfect for fishing. Yes, the floorboards are harder to put in the first time, but once you get the hang of it then it's pretty simple. I do not do it the same way as the videos show, I lift the 3rd and 4th (Catalina has 5 boards) until they are together like a tent and then push them down at the same time. Not a problem. Because pumping it up at the water and deflating it will cut into your time to fish, I recommend grabbing a trailer for this and leaving it inflated all season. I plan to grab at least a 10 HP motor for this puppy next season and will add to my review when I have it. Don't hesitate, this is NOT a piece of crap. Another thing I didn't find much about when I was reading the reviews was how shallow I could get with the boat since I sometimes find myself in smaller streams. With about 700 lbs in the Catalina I am able to crews safely in 6 inches of water. I have to lift the trolling motor and use the paddles in these cases, but I am not worried at all. I can't wait to get a Bimini top and take the wife and kids out! (They don't fish lol) Update: After having this boat for a couple of years I decided to purchase the max HP available for it. This sucker is 100x more fun now. I can easily reach 20 mph (26 alone). I've caught a lot of fish on this boat and I'll say that I have put this boat through a lot. Don't be worried because it's an inflatable. I have been in some crazy places and (carefully) dragged this boat through some crazy rocky spots and I've put it everywhere I put my bass boat and more.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great inflatable boat
*by J***E on November 29, 2023*

I’m new to the world of inflatable boats and was a bit skeptical buying one from Amazon, but prime day arrived and I made the purchase and don’t regret it at all. This boat comes with everything you need to hit the water straight out of the box. You do not need a stand alone pump for inflation as the included foot pump works very efficiently! The materials feel very durable and well made. I had everything inflated and assembled by myself in about 30 minutes on the first try, it has been quicker once I got the hang of it. The floors are the trickiest part of assembling, but if you follow instructions it’s not too difficult. If you are planning on using a gas powered motor and your state requires registration then you must contact the manufacturer. This was fairly simple and they mailed out the necessary paperwork free of charge. Deflating the boat is also quick and included are 2 storage bags, one for the boat, one for the floors. Overall this is a solid seaworthy vessel that has brought me hours of joy!

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