2011 West Marine Inflatable w/ Yamaha 8 HP 4 Stroke 10' 2" Rib 310 & Yamaha 8 HP 4 Stroke Motor

This RIB and 8 hp combo is the kind of tender that just makes life easy. The hard bottom gives you solid footing when loading guests, groceries, or dive gear, while the inflatable collar keeps things stable when the chop picks up. With an 8 hp four-stroke on the back, you get quiet, clean running and enough punch to push a couple of adults and bags without feeling underpowered. Being light enough to manhandle on a dock or hoist to davits, it’s simple to deploy and stow. It’s an ideal setup for a mothership tender, quick harbor hops, or exploring skinny water where you wouldn’t dare take the big boat.

In this area, you’re often dealing with tight harbors, busy mooring fields, and shallow backwaters, and that’s where a compact RIB like the West Marine 310 really shines. At just over 10 feet, it’s easy to weave through crowded anchorages and land at small dinghy docks. The rigid hull tracks straight and handles ferry wakes with more confidence than a soft-bottom inflatable, while the modest draft lets you nose right up to the beach. Paired with the Yamaha 8 hp four-stroke, you get dependable starts, low fuel burn, and enough thrust to run against currents or breeze without drama—ideal for everyday tender duty here.