Customer Reviews: Newport Inflatable Boat
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on
45 customer reviews.
100% of reviewers recommend this product.
Easy set up and...
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Easy set up and looks very sturdy
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5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Saltwater
Reviewed by SILVA J.
on July 12, 2025
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
Sturdy!
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to inflate, helps to remain patient and follow directions. Once we hit the water it was so much fun! Cruised up and down the river with ease. Looking forward to many adventures ahead.
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5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by Jennifer H.
on June 20, 2025
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
Awesome Dinghy
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Very happy with my purchase. Quality exceeded my expectations. Shipping was fast! I’ve taken this dinghy out 10 miles offshore and handled well! Would buy again
Reviewed by Jorge H.
on July 16, 2024
Verified buyer
Newport Inflatable, tremendous!
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
This inflatable is not to be surpassed. Excellent quality materials and construction, and the (18") diam. tubes are clearly the most stable without exception!Nice work, Newport, I'll definitely be back!!!
Reviewed by Jim N.
on December 5, 2022
Verified buyer
New boat
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Great experience. Good customer service and the boat appears well made. Overall very pleased with the process.
Reviewed by Tom M.
on July 23, 2022
Verified buyer
Great customer service
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Great experience, answered all my questions, very helpful.
Reviewed by Bill D.
on October 13, 2021
Verified buyer
Response from Newport Vessels:
Hi Bill,Thank you for your feedback!
Great service and quality
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Placed my order directly with Newport and was helped by Jameson. We got the boat in less than 5 days and everything worked great. One tip is to very very lightly lube the bottom of the stringers with olive oil with a paper towel so they install easier so the rubber allows it to slide in.
Reviewed by Daniel C.
on September 7, 2021
Verified buyer
Excellent Customer Service from Sales to Support
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I love my dinghy. Took it out to the bay every other weekend. Boat is really stable. I bought the one for 5 people, but personally, 4 people are perfect. One minor issue: breaker was dead in the middle of the bay on the first day I took it out. I have to by pass the breaker for the rest of the day. Called support and received replacement one in couple of days. Customer service from sale and support is above and beyond my expectation. I would recommend to give Newport Vessels a chance to show their knowledges and skills.
Reviewed by Steve N.
on May 19, 2021
Good item.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Delivery item early, faster and safety.
Reviewed by An T.
on April 27, 2021
My first boat
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Extremely satisfied from my purchase. Sturdy well made and reliable boat. More than happy with my choice. I like that I choose a hard floor model.
Reviewed by Aleksandar G.
on April 25, 2021
Perfect for fishing and leisure crusing
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
The boat is perfect size for all my gear and a passenger to go fishing or just have a leisure day on the water. Steers really nice and handles wind and chop nicely. Stays really white!!
Reviewed by Sierra W.
on January 7, 2021
Great boat!
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Boat works well and is stable. 15mph with 10hp and 1 person. Fit and finish of construction is good. Customer service is excellent!
Reviewed by Michael L.
on November 5, 2020
Excellent customer service!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I received my boat yesterday. Unpacked & inflated it today. Unfortunately, the boating season is about over so it's going to be stored in my hangar for the winter. Went together easy & seems to be of high quality. Looking forward to next spring. Have a 9.9 Honda motor. Newport Vessels people continuously followed up during the shipping process. Special mention to Sierra, she answered all my questions at my time of purchase. So far I'm extremely happy
Reviewed by Michael L.
on October 23, 2020
Excellent inflatable!
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Great inflatable! I purchased this for my husband and it's a great deal for the price. Nice looking boat and very durable. It wasn't difficult to set up as we followed the instructions thoroughly. I would definitely recommend this inflatable!Excellent customer service, they answered all of my questions and didn't keep me waiting on old forever. Very knowledgeable information was provided and it was a big reason I decided to purchase from them. They were pleasant and patient and you should be very proud of your team!
Reviewed by Kathleen P.
on August 30, 2020
Fishing fun
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Very good. Great product for the price and timely service and shipping
Reviewed by Craig C.
on August 28, 2020
People who care
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent service so far. Boat arrived with a tear in the hard floor bag and Sierra was so pleasant to deal with and took care of the problem quickly. Thanks Sierra!!
Reviewed by Patrick N.
on August 24, 2020
Really good boat
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Relly nice boat ..I thought I was going to be able to do it all my self with a 10’6”.. but if you have a partner youll be good!!!
Reviewed by Saul J.
on August 18, 2020
DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE
Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
Terrible! I ordered two boats, one was pre-order was set to deliver the 12th and then it was delayed until the 13th and then delayed AGAIN until the 14th. On the 14th I get a message saying that the packaged exceeds their dimensions and cannot be delivered so I have to go pick it up but of course nothing is open on the weekends. The second boat (same exact dimensions) apparently can be delivered but they do not have anyone sign for it which I did not authorize. Nobody signs for the package and when I get home after receiving a text saying the package had been delivered I find an empty box. Someone stole my $1200 order which could have been avoided had they had someone sign for it. Called UPS and apparently the package is “too big for a refund”. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THIS COMPANY. TERRIBLE.
Reviewed by Olivia I.
on August 16, 2020
Great little ⛵️
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Had a great time first day out on the lake! Very stable boat and looking forward to many good times ahead.
Reviewed by Roger D.
on July 25, 2020
Great dinghy for whole family fun
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this boat to have some fun with the family and to go fishing. So far, it's been almost perfect. It's rather easy to set up, inflate and deflate, you just have to follow instructions to the letter. Make sure to deflate using the included foot pump and it'll fit not only inside the bag, but into the trunk of your car. I have a mid-sized sedan and carried the boat, floor panels, battery, trolling motor, life jackets, cooler, myself and 2 kids in the car without any issues. In the water, the boat is really stable and fun. We cruised around Lake Lanier and the kids loved it. There are, however a few things to improve: the keel valve position does not exactly match the hole in floor board #1, so it's a bit annoying. Also, I had to remove the boat capacity yellow sticker in order to install the launch wheels and they should really place it elsewhere. These are minor things and the boat feels really sturdy and safe. I am very pleased with the purchase.
Reviewed by Alexandre A.
on May 11, 2020
