Towable Inflatable

How to Buy a Towable Raft

There are a lot of factors to consider for how to buy a towable raft, you need to think about what it is you need from it and what is available out there. This can get overwhelming, especially with the large number of options out there, but you can narrow things down a lot by your needs to make the decision a fast, and even enjoyable, one.

 

You'll be hooking up the inflatable to the back of your boat with a tow rope or tow harness, so make sure before you check out that you think about these accessories. No use getting out on the water without a way to attach the toy to your boat. So, think of something to hook up with, and safety equipment like life vests and water helmets.

 

When you go to buy a towable raft the first thing you'll notice is just how much selection there really is, it will take you forever to go through all of this. We can narrow the selection down by what will work for your needs. So, the first question then is, what are your needs? For instance, how many riders do you have? There are tubes made for one rider, two, three...up to a dozen. They come in different styles and shapes to accommodate the differing number of riders, for instance you can ride a typical circle shaped tube, something more raft shaped, or a giant hot dog shaped (or even a hot dog styled) tube. Obviously, there is something for everyone.

 

Once you've narrowed down riders you can look for your personal preferences, like style, colors, and brand names. If you're a brand shopper some of the most popular brands are SportsStuff, Kwik Tek, and Aquaglide.

 

There's a lot to consider here when trying to pick the right one for you, but to buy a towable raft you can save yourself a lot of time and trouble by narrowing things down by your own needs and going from there.

 

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Towable Hydrofusion 2-person Inflatable $514.83 This towable Hydrofusion two-person inflatable features a removable PVC bladder that converts from a sit-in to lay-on tube design. An inflated floor design in the cockpit of this towable raft allows for a more comfortable ride. Capacity: Two personsEight handlesRemovable PVC bladderInflated cockpit floorDouble Lock/ Mini Double Lock valves840D nylon cover23-gauge PVCDimensions: 80 inches long x 70 inches wide

Towable 4-in-1 Operative Inflatable $607.94 This fun 4-in-1 platform interchanges to multiple riding positions, including a 1-person bronco, 2-person disc, 2-person sit-in and a 1-person chair. Heavy-duty 840-denier nylon cover over 23- and 18-gauge PVC construction makes this towable last.Capacity: One to two personsEight PE foam handles with EVA knuckle guardsDurable fully-covered tubeAnti-abrasion padsBottom drain for water removalDouble Lock Valve and Mini Double Lock Valve for easy inflation and deflationHeavy-duty 840D nylon cover23- and 18-gauge PVCDimensions: 70 inches in diameter

Towable 2-person Space Attack Sit-in Inflatable $465.65 This sit-in towable raft features a unique bottom design with spheres that helps elevate it above the water surface for a 'hovercraft' feel. This Space Attack inflatable offers extreme fun while you balance the tube in the turns.Capacity: Two personsUnique bottom design with spheres helps elevate towable above the water surfaceContact maintained with minimal surface areaEight soft handles with neoprene knuckle guardsTwo inflatable floor padsLarge backrest for two ridersBottom drain for water removalDouble Lock/ Mini Double Lock valves840D nylon cover23-gauge PVCDimensions: 73.5 inches long x 80 inches wide

O'Brien Tangent Inflatable Tube Towable $465.65 This Tangent 70-inch inflatable tube towable from O'Brien features a catamaran-style hull. This towable is also equipped with six handles with EVA knuckle guards and a Boston valve system for easy inflating and deflating.Catamaran-style hullHeavy duty Quick Connect tow hookBoston valve provides quick and easy inflating and deflatingSeating: One (1) riderSafety features: Six (6) handles with EVA knuckle guards and two (2) EVA padsMaterials: 30-gauge PVC bladder, full 840 D nylon coverDimensions: 70 inches in diameterModel: wkobtngtin10

Towable Triple Kraze Sit-in 3-person Inflatable $483.76 Offering extra spacious design for three riders, this low-profile sit-in tube is great for flying over wakes. The towable Triple Kraze inflatable has six soft handles with neoprene knuckle guards.Capacity: Three personsLow profile sit-in designExtra spaciousSix soft handles with neoprene knuckle guardsThree inflatable floor padsCozy seat walls for supportBottom drain for water removalDouble Lock/ Mini Double Lock valves840D nylon cover23-gauge PVCDimensions: 75 inches long x 109 inches wide

Sevylor 'Mothership' Towable 2-person Inflatable $491.52 The Mothership towable from Sevylor features cupholders, backrests and a center dipping hole. The inflatable offers a 2-person capacity and is crafted of 23-gauge PVC with a 420-denier nylon cover.Capacity: Two personsLoading rampCupholdersCenter dipping holeSix backrestsNeoprene knuckle guardsAnti-abrasion padsPark'N'Play systemDouble Lock/ Mini Double Lock valves420D nylon cover23-gauge PVCDimensions: 108 inches in diameter

Sevylor Triple Kraze Towable $249.99 SEVYLOR TRIPLE KRAZE TOWABLETriple Kraze Towable 75" length x 109" widthThree person towableThree person capacityLow profile sit-in tube great for flying over wakesExtra spacious design for three ridersTube has six soft handles with neoprene knuckle guardsThree inflatable floor padsCozy seat walls f

Rave Ravenger Plus Towable $259.99 RAVE RAVENGER PLUSRavenger PlusStable, sleek, and comfortable! The NEW, redesigned RAVE Sports Ravenger Plus looks just like a Personal Water Craft but this towable has a soft, inflatable floor to make for a smooth ride. A single rider sits on the center seat while two additional riders sit in the l

Aquaglide 'Supercross XC' Inflatable Tube 2-person Towable $202.68 This 'Supercross XC' inflatable towable from Aquaglide features a wide tail to provide a stable ride. This two-person towable also spotlights a tapered entry and a quick-connect tow attachment for easy hook-up.Color: Yellow/multiPolyester cover and reflective PVC tubeWide tail was engineered to keep it stableTapered entry that reduces the wet surface areaQuick-connect tow attachment for easy hook-upSoft hand grips with EVA knuckle guardsSeating capacity: Two (2) personsMaterials: Nylon/polyester/PVCDimensions: 10 inches high x 60 inches long x 60 inches wideModel: aqscxc9

Rave Sports 2237 Mambo Inflatable Towable Tube $298.99 If you like playing on the water you ll love playing on Rave Sports water equipment. Rave Sports is all about providing serious fun for the whole family. Their products let you bounce spin slide soar or just meander across the water. They let kids be kids. Better yet they let adults be kids. Rave Sports products are designed to delight the young or notsoyoung. Focused on group entertainment Rave Sports creates ways to keep your family and friends close by. There s satisfaction in the hard work it takes to produce unique products that result in such incredible family fun. Layontop and hang on while the Mambo takes you and a buddy for the wildest ride on water. Designed to be ridden by 1 or 2 riders this high performance towable is perfect for tube enthusiasts of all ages. The Mambo sports an oversized neoprene chafe guard that s ergonomically positioned to provide maximum protection for your knees and legs and twin rearward straps for deep water boarding. Constructed with a heavyduty 30 gauge PVC bladder and fully covered with super tough 840D nylon. It s equipped with 7 foam filled handles with neoprene knuckle guards for maximum flexibility and body position. Features a quick connect tow point system with triple reinforced stitching. Made in USA. One or two riders. Oversized neoprene knee and leg pad. Rear straps to aid riders getting on. 30 gauge PVC bladder. Tough 840D nylon cover. Seven foam covered handles with neoprene knuckle guards. Quick connect tow point system. Measures 70 x 80 x 20 inches

Blast III Towable $257.14 Designed for the whole family to enjoy, the Aviva Blast III 3-Person Inflatable Towable deals out the thrills. Ride by yourself or get 2 of your friends to join you. Easily inflates in no time at all, you'll be screaming out loud as you feel the excitement of a thrilling wake ride all summer long. Made of durable PVC vinyl, it comes with handy repair patches for the occasional leak. 500 lb weight limit.

Kwik Tek AHTF2 Inflatable Watersports Towable Airhead Transformer $328.85 The Airhead Transformer is 2 tubes in one. It transforms from a deck tube to a cockpit tube in seconds. Young children will especially enjoy it in cockpit mode. The inflated floors and deluxe handles with neoprene knuckle guards will help them feel safe and secure. Teens and adults normally prefer a wilder deck tube ride. To transform this 2 rider towable from mild to wild simply insert the two inflatable bladders to fill the cockpit and roll the neoprene pads into place. If you have one small child and a teen or adult you can mix it up and ride one side cockpit the other deck. Transformer is built to last from rugged 840D nylon and 30 gauge vinyl. The heavy duty KwikConnect and Boston valve provide quick and easy rope hookups inflating and deflating. Measures 64 x 58 inches deflated size.

Sea Eagle 380xd Inflatable Kayak $899 Sea Eagle 380x inflatable kayak. 12'4" long, holds 2 adults. Rated for up to class 4 whitewater.

Sea Eagle 8FD Inflatable Boat $549 9' 7" Four man inflatable boat. Complete with motormount, floorboards, two seats, oars, pump, repair kit

Sea Eagle 14SR Deluxe Inflatable Boat $2299 Sea Eagle 14SR Inflatable sport boat. Deluxe Package. Carries 7 adults, 40 HP engine. Double reinforced 19" inflatable tubes.

8.10YT Yacht Tender Inflatable Boat $999 3 man foldable inflatable boat. Inflates in minutes, folds to fit in any trunk. 5 hp. capacity, makes a great yacht tender or RV companion

Sea Eagle 10.6SRD 5 man Inflatable boat $1499 10' 6" Inflatable boat Deluxe package. HOlds 5-people, 15 hp. capacity. Rugged 1000 denier fabric, reinforcement layers under hull. Great for yacht tending.

SEVYLOR 2000003374 Space Attack Towable Two Person $280.05 Space Attack Towable . 73.5 length x 80 width towable. Two person capacity. Oneofakind sit in towable. Unique bottom design with spheres. Bottom design helps elevate towable above the water surface. Contact maintained with minimal surface area. Rider gets a hovercraft feel. Extreme fun while balancing the tube in the turns. 8 soft handles. Neoprene knuckle guards. Two inflatable floor pads. Large backrest for two riders Bottom drain for water removal. 840D nylon cover. 23 gauge PVC. 90 Day Warranty. Made in China. Double Lock/Mini Double Lock Valves locks in air two ways. Product : SEVYLOR SPACE ATTACK TOWABLE. Manufacturer : SEVYLOR. Manufacturer Part No : 2000003374. UPC : 076501039467

Sea Eagle 12.6 SRD 6 Man inflatable Boat $1799 12' 6" - 6 man inflatable boat. Rugged 1000 denier material, maintenance free plastic floorboards. 3 year warranty. Complete kit - see page for details.

Rave SportsTirade II 2-person Towable $478.13 This Rave Sports Tirade II towable features two deep oversized cockpits for a low center of gravity and stability for a safe ride. This inflatable comes with the exclusive Rave Tail that throws water high into the air for added excitement and fun.Materials: 600 Denier Polyester Cover, 28 Gauge PVC BladderInflated dimensions: 80 inches long x 62 inches wide x 20 inches highTwo deep 42-inch long, oversized cockpits for a low center of gravity and stability Neoprene covered headrestsInflatable floors for rider comfortExclusive Rave Tail throws water high into the hair for added excitement

Nylon Carry Bag for inflatable boat $25 Our storage bag is a convenient way to transport your Sea Eagle. This 26x43 inch bag will comfortably hold a deflated SE-6, SE-8, SE-9, or SE-330 and several accessories (i.e. oars, pump & motormount).

Airhead AHFN1 Fusion Towable $340.21 Cockpitstyle towables are great for small children because they feel secure sitting inside. Teenagers love the wild ride of a deck tube. AIRHEAD FUSION is a revolutionary new tube design it s both a cockpit tube and a deck tube The roomy center cockpit is equipped with a nylon covered inflatable floor and headrest. The side deck areas have strategically placed neoprene panels for comfort and performance. Two inflatable fins are strategically placed to help riders stay on the tube. A KwikConnect and Boston valve provide the ultimate in connecting inflating and deflating convenience. The durable 30 gauge PVC bladder is fully covered by rugged 840 denier nylon. Dimensions are 71 in. x 87 in. (deflated). Patent pending. Shipping dimensions 21.5 L x 15.5 W x 9.5 H

Airhead Revolution 2-rider Spinning Towable $602.86 This Airhead Revolution provides unparalleled spinning fun for two riders. The strategically placed inflatable topside divider fin and two leg holding fins keep you from getting thrown off by centrifugal force.Spinning towable designStrategically placed inflatable topside divider finTwo (2) leg holding fins keep you from getting thrown off by centrifugal forceThread the tow rope through the No Spin Strap to enjoy a mild rideHeavy duty stainless steel swivelSeating: two (2) ridersWeight limit: 340 poundsSafety features: Neoprene knuckle guards and neoprene elbow pads Materials: Heavy gauge PVC bladder, full double-stitched nylon coverDimensions: 80 inches in diameterModel: AHRE-2

Kwik Tek AHTB1 Turbo Blast Towable $168.99 Airhead Inflatable Tube Turbo Blast AHTB1. Turbo Blast it is one hot riding tube At 90 x 56 this 2rider double open top water tube provides hours of fun in the sun for watersports enthusiasts. Turbo Blast it is one hot riding tube At 90 x 56 this 2rider double open top water tube provides hours of fun in the sun for watersports enthusiasts Designed to endure this inflatable towable features 4 deluxe handles with molded knuckle guards heavy duty KwikConnect for easy hookup Airhead MultiValve for quick inflation and delfation 2 selfdraining floor vents and 840d Double Stitched Nylon Cover with 30gauge virgin PVC bladder

Aviva Sports 1016046 Aviva Blast III Towable $200.48 Presently AVIVA offers an exciting line of consumer products. Offerinng inflatables for Pool Lake Backyard and Specialty uses. The ProLine (commercial grade) family of products are designed and constructed for heavy consumer use at venues such as summer camps resorts and large public swimming pools. Aviva Blast III Towable Designed for the whole family to enjoy the Aviva Blast III 3Person Inflatable Towable deals out the thrills. Ride by yourself or get 2 of your friends to join you. Easily inflates in no time at all you ll be screaming out loud as you feel the excitement of a thrilling wake ride all summer long. Made of durable PVC vinyl it comes with handy repair patches for the occasional leak. Durable PVC Vinyl. Air Lock Valve. 2 Neoprene Comfort Grips. Holds 3 People. 3 Backrests. Tow Harness. Intended for Adults Ages 14+. Inflated Size: 95 x 92 x 24 .

Airhead AHHX-2 Hexsanity Towable Tube $359.99 "Airhead Hexsanity Brand New Includes 90 Days Warranty, The Airhead AHHX-2 is a hexsanity inflatable towable tube raft float. Its hexagon shape provides a wild ride, yet it s very stable and comfortable and the Dual Tow Points, attach your tow rope to the front Kwik-Connect with 1 or 2 riders sitting down, enjoying unparalleled support from the wrap-around backrests. It has 2 molded drink holders in the center. Four foam filled tubular nylon handles with neoprene knuckle guards provide firm and comfortable hand holds. Two patented Speed Safety Valves provide provide the ultimate in inflation and deflation convenience. HEXSANITY has a tough 30-gauge PVC bladder, fully covered with an 840-denier double-stitched nylon cover. It measures 85 x 77 in. (deflated) and is equipped with two heavy-duty Kwik-Connect for easy and secure hook-ups. AHHX-2 Features: Product # AHHX-2, Hexsanity Towable, Up To 2 Riders, Hexagon Shape Provides Wild Ride, Dual Tow Points, Two Heavy-Duty Kwik-Connect, Ride Seated or Kneeling, Wrap-Around Backrests, 2 Molded Drink Holders in Center, Deck Style, Foam Filled Nylon Handles w/ Neoprene Knuckle Guards, Double Stitched 840 Denier Nylon Cover, 30 Gauge (RF) Welded PVC Bladder, Very Stable & Comfortable, Patented Speed Safety Valve f/ Fast Inflation & Deflation"

340xd Explorer Kayak $849 2 person inflatable kayak, great for camping and whitewater.

Airhead Transformer 2-rider Deck Tube/ Cockpit Towable $457.34 This two-rider towable transforms from mild to wild by inserting two inflatable bladders to fill the cockpit and roll the neoprene pads into place. This transformer towable is also equipped with deluxe handles with neoprene knuckle guards.Transforms from a deck tube to a cockpit tube in secondsInflated floorsTransforms from mild to wild by inserting 2 inflatable bladders to fill the cockpit and roll the neoprene pads into placeReinforced double-stitched nylon coverStout 840 denier nylon and 30 gauge vinylHeavy duty Kwik-ConnectBoston valve provides quick and easy inflating and deflatingSeating: Two (2) ridersWeight limit: 340 poundsSafety features: Neoprene knuckle guards and neoprene knee and elbow pads Materials: Heavy gauge PVC bladder/double-stitched full nylon coverDimensions: 75 inches long x 70 inches wideModel: AHTF-2

Rave Sports Hydro 2-person Sit-in Towable $311.82 This Rave Sports Hydro II towable sit-in boat features rich graphics and a water blasting Rave Tail that is sure to turn heads and alert other boaters you're towing cargo. This boat has deep single cockpit with vinyl handles and and inflatable floor.Materials: 600 Denier Polyester Cover, 28 Gauge PVC BladderInflated dimensions: 74 inches wide x 56 inches long x 25 inches high Water blasting Rave Tail that guarantees you will be turning headsDeep single cockpit for a low center of gravity and securityInflatable floor and four molded vinyl handles

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