Inflatable Boat Accessories

So you've got a boat? or thinking of buying one. What else might you need? 

There is a huge range of accessories available for inflatable boats. On this page we've tried to gather together the most popular & important accessories to improve safety, convenience and pleasure whilst boating.

We stock everything below in-store and are happy to demo (except flares & lifejackets!)
We will always do a deal and are very competitive on price, whether you want to buy a single item or the complete package.

No Sweat - Getting on the water quickly and easily

Almost everyone who purchases an inflatable from us asks one simple question, how easy is it to get on the water?
Our answer is - how simple do you want it to be?
We can supply a range of 12v (car battery) electric inflators which will inflate your boat literally in a few minutes (no sweat, no puff), let the pump do the hard work for you.
Tired of carrying your outboard and boat separately to the water? Invest in a set of launching wheels instead of chiropractor. With wheels fitted you can roll the boat, outboard, fuel tank, accessories (and your kids!*) in one simple trip, letting the wheels take the weight. The wheels are easily removable so you can still roll up your boat when done.

*We do not recommend rolling the boat on wheels with passengers aboard!

Electric Inflators
Rule ID 20 High Speed Inflator
What we use in the shop 365 days a year (almost.. we have to have some time off!)
Don't believe us? Watch this video of us inflating a Zodiac 340s in 9.5 minutes, including fitting the floor, oars and posing for the camera, we don't even rush. [Video coming soon..]

Bravo BST 12 HPP
Simply touch a button and enjoy a cup of tea.
Don't believe me? I'm sipping tea right now...

[VIDEO COMING SOON]

Launching Wheels
Invest in a set of launching wheels instead of a chiropractor!
There are a variety of launching wheels available in terms of design and quality.
We only stock tried and tested launching wheels from manufacturers we trust, beware of cheap imitations!  Cheap Chinese copies may be easier on the wallet, however when they collapse and your engine and boat hit the floor you might question if they are as good value as you first thought!

The wheels you choose depends on the design of your inflatable.  Many inflatables have straight transoms, others may have inflatable trim flaps (common on air ribs) 

Most Common - Flat Transom	Trim Flaps -

TREM / Honda Honwave Stainless swing up wheels

The TREM launch wheels are of a high quality construction, using the best stainless steel, so good that Honda re-badge them as their own wheels and if they're good enough for Honda...

For wheels that are best suited to heavier engines and able to hold up to rolling over rougher terrain then these are the ones for you. 

TREM Air Rib wheels

High quality wheels from TREM suitable for Air ribs with flaps extending the floor past the back of the transom. (e.g. Honda AR240/270/320/380 & Wetline AR265/310/350)

Sunsport Wheels
Great value wheels for lighter inflatables/engines.

Room for the kitchen sink - Storage

Bow Bags
The front of the inflatable is often unused space. A bow bag gives convenient storage and many of the designs include a bow dodger to deflect spray coming over the bow.

Seat Bags
Make better use of that unused space under the seat. We sell bags that attach onto the seat for honwave, zodiac, quicksilver and others.  Some even include a cushion to absorb the bumps on a choppy day.

Extra Seats
More storage... for well.. Bottoms!
Some inflatables come with a second seat position as standard and we can supply a suitable 2nd seat for most major brands (& replacements if your dog has eating it..)
We can also supply a seat kit & glue, that allows you to add an extra seat position to your inflatable. These include a seat & seat mountings which you simply glue on yourself.

Both branded original and generic accessories available for Honda, Zodiac, Wetline, Quicksilver and more.

Not a laughing matter - Safety

The sea is an exciting but challenging place and it's the prepared boater who keeps smiling.
You won't need flares, med kit, a radio etc until you really need them.. But when you do you'll need them now. Safety equipment is an important accessories and doesn't cost the earth.
We always say, think about it like an insurance policy, of x years of boating it doesn't cost much, but when needed it's truly priceless.

Buoyancy Aids and Lifejackets
Essential. Period.
The type of activity you want to undertake may determine whether a buoyancy aid or lifejacket is the best choice for you. 
For example if you are planning to do watersports then a buoyancy aid will probably be the best choice.  If you are wearing something as a precaution because you may go into the water, then a lifejacket is probably more appropriate.  There are no hard and fast rules, so it's probably best to give us a call and discuss the options.
See our selection of Lifejackets and Buoyancy aids - at great prices, in-stock

Flares
Invaluable when you really need them. Flares get the attention of nearby boats quickly, where a wave for help might be misconstrued as a simple hello, it's hard to ignore a flare! Smoke flares will also help a helicopter locate your boat quickly.
In all likelihood you may never need to use flares, but if someone has an accident or another problem occurs you'll be very happy with your safety investment.
Read more about flares here

Anchor
Sometimes ignored as a safety item... However if you have a problem it is invaluable to be able to anchor up and maintain your position.

Radio
For those that want that extra peace of mind. You can also listen to marine weather reports, local broadcasts etc.
A VHF radio allows you to quickly contact the coastguard and nearby vessels when in need. (It also allows you to hear other vessels distress calls)

See our selection of VHF radios or call for more information.