Two smaller models target easier handling
Boatworld will use Southampton International Boat Show 2026 to introduce the Cruiser 320 and Carbon Pro 330, two compact additions to its small inflatable boat range. Both models have been scaled down from larger designs with the aim of making launch, recovery, transport and onboard storage easier for owners who often handle a tender without extra crew.
The 3.2-metre Cruiser 320 and 3.3-metre Carbon Pro 330 are particularly aimed at yacht owners using davits, roof racks or restricted storage areas. Their smaller footprints and lighter structures are intended to reduce the physical effort involved in moving the boat while preserving enough internal space for useful day-to-day tender work.
Cruiser 320 uses a catamaran-style hull
The Cruiser 320 inherits the catamaran-style inflatable hull concept used by Boatworld's larger Cruiser 380. The twin-hull form is intended to provide a broad, stable platform and generous deck space while allowing the boat to be deflated and packed down for storage in a yacht locker, vehicle boot or motorhome garage.
That combination makes the model relevant beyond conventional tender use. A light, stable inflatable can serve for short coastal trips, family outings and watersports, while still being manageable enough for owners who do not want the weight and storage demands of a rigid tender.
Carbon Pro 330 takes a tougher approach
The Carbon Pro 330 follows the larger Carbon Pro 365 and is pitched as the more performance-oriented of the pair. Boatworld describes it as suitable for coastal sports angling, exploration and quick one-person deployment, with a high-visibility black-and-orange finish marking the UK show debut.
For yacht owners, the distinction between the two models is useful because portability does not necessarily mean the same thing for every tender. Some buyers prioritise packed volume and stability, while others want a more robust platform for repeated beaching, fishing equipment or exposed coastal use.
Compact tenders remain an active design category
Boatworld says customer feedback drove the move toward smaller versions that retain the build characteristics of its larger inflatables. The challenge is familiar across the tender market: owners want a boat large enough to carry people and gear comfortably but light enough to launch, recover and stow without turning every shore trip into a lifting exercise.
The Cruiser 320 and Carbon Pro 330 will be shown on stand P43 in Southampton's Power Hub. Alongside the new ST 270, they give Boatworld three fresh compact models at the 2026 show and reinforce how much development is taking place at the smallest end of the leisure-boat market.