New Model V3.0 - German Heytex PVC, Heat Welded Seams, Fiberglass Covered Transom, Premium Quality.
The SATURN SD430, measuring 14 feet, represents a robust inflatable workboat designed for versatile applications such as water rescue, diving operations, or leisure day trips. Introduced as the New Model V3.0, it boasts enhancements including the utilization of German Heytex PVC material, heat-welded seams, a fiberglass-covered transom, and overall premium construction quality.
Noteworthy for its utilization in Fire Rescue and Emergency Departments nationwide, the SD430 distinguishes itself from its SD415 counterpart due to its larger dimensions, featuring 20" tubes and a wider interior. It also incorporates an aluminum floor rather than an air deck, resulting in a more spacious vessel overall.
Constructed to accommodate up to 7 occupants, the SD430 is compatible with outboard motors of up to 40 HP, although it performs optimally with a 25 HP motor. Remarkably, even with a 15 HP outboard motor and only 2 passengers, the boat demonstrates smooth planing capabilities, as attested by customer feedback.
Technical specifications reveal the utilization of premium-grade materials, including 1100 denier German Heytex PVC fabric reinforced with polyester, offering exceptional resistance against tearing, tension, and abrasion. This material surpasses the durability of standard 1000 denier PVC fabrics utilized by competitors.
When deflated, the SD430 conveniently folds into a compact form, fitting into one large bag for the tubes and another large flat bag for the floor. Storage options include placement in the cargo space of an SUV or minivan or within a sizable closet in an apartment. For ease of transportation, the deflated and packed boat can be transported using a foldable hand cart. Moreover, the inflatable boat is equipped with removable dinghy wheels affixed to the transom for effortless transportation when inflated.
Additional protective features include double layers of fabric at the tube bottoms and a rub-strake protector along the keel, offering heightened defense against sharp rocks and abrasive surfaces. Furthermore, a safety valve is integrated to prevent over-inflation in the boat's chambers, ensuring operational safety.
Saturn SD430 inflatable boat comes standard with a 5 section heavy-duty aluminum floor. Floor installation steps are here.
You can download Saturn SD430 inflatable boat data sheet in PDF format
Quick Tip! Worried about the heavy weight of a hard floored boat? Don't break your back! Get a foldable hand cart from any retail store to carry the folded boat around. Even inexpensive dolly movers will work great for transporting a folded or fully inflated boat. Get dinghy dolly wheels to easily move the inflated boat across the shore and into the water.
Note: Specifications and accessories are subject to change without notice. Max O/B Motor means: maximum power of outboard motor that can be safely used to plane the boat loaded to the maximum capacity at normal water surface conditions. Please exercise common sense and caution when using maximum motor capacity. Do not jump from wave to wave as new 4-stroke motors are much heavier then 2-stroke and provide extra strain on the transom. Under normal circumstances, with half the maximum persons/load capacity, 50% of maximum O/B power rating may be necessary to put boat on plane.