Aqua Marina Classic Inflatable Fishing Boat With T-18 Electric Motor

The Aqua Marina Classic BT-88892 Inflatable Fishing Boat with T-18 Electric Motor is a complete portable boat package for angling, camping and recreational boating on suitable calm water. The 300 cm reinforced-PVC boat carries up to 380 kg and includes a 12V, 180W electric trolling motor, oar set, foot pump and carry bag.

Its high-frequency-welded construction, separate air chambers, solid inflatable floor, perimeter safety grab line and fishing-rod holders provide a practical platform for fishing and leisure use. The boat can be propelled with the included oars or powered by the supplied Aqua Marina T-18 motor.

Product Identification

• Brand: Aqua Marina
• Product range: Classic
• Product name: Aqua Marina Classic Inflatable Fishing Boat with T-18 Motor
• Manufacturer model: BT-88892
• UK supplier stock code: 46378
• Product category: Inflatable fishing and recreational boat kit
• Overall length: 300 cm / 9 ft 10 in
• Overall width: 134 cm / 4 ft 6 in
• Published net weight: 20 kg / 44.1 lb
• Maximum payload: 380 kg / 836 lb
• Passenger rating: 3 + 1
• Air chambers: Two main chambers plus one floor chamber
• Hull inflation pressure: 0.12 bar / approximately 1.74 PSI
• Maximum permitted motor power: 500W
• Supplied motor: Aqua Marina T-18
• Supplied motor output: 180W
• Battery: Not included

What Is the Aqua Marina Classic Used For?

The Aqua Marina Classic is designed for recreational boating where portability, fishing features, manual rowing and low-power electric propulsion are required.

• Recreational fishing
• Calm lakes and reservoirs
• Canals
• Calm or gently flowing rivers
• Sheltered coastal water in suitable conditions
• Camping and touring trips
• Leisure boating close to shore
• Carrying fishing or camping equipment within the load limit

Use the boat only in calm and sheltered conditions appropriate to its design, the experience of the operator and local navigation rules.

What Is Included?

• One Aqua Marina Classic BT-88892 inflatable boat
• One Aqua Marina T-18 electric trolling motor
• One oar set
• One 11-inch foot pump
• One carry and storage bag
• Factory-fitted fishing-rod holders
• Factory-fitted safety grab line
• Integrated oar holders and oar locks
• T-18-compatible motor mounting arrangement

What Is Not Included?

• 12V battery
• Battery charger
• Battery box or securing straps
• Additional electrical cable or connectors
• Personal flotation devices or buoyancy aids
• Anchor, mooring line or fenders
• Fishing rods, reels and tackle
• Dry bags or waterproof equipment cases
• Registration, licences or launch permits where locally required

How Many People Can the Classic Carry?

Aqua Marina publishes a maximum passenger rating of 3 + 1 for model BT-88892. The boat must also remain within its 380 kg maximum payload.

The payload includes all passengers, the battery, motor, clothing, fishing equipment, food, water and every other item carried in the boat.

Passenger capacity and maximum load are separate limits. Do not exceed either figure, and follow the capacity plate fitted to the delivered boat.

How Is the Classic Constructed?

• Reinforced PVC hull fabric
• High-frequency-welded seams
• Two independent main air chambers
• One inflatable floor chamber
• Solid inflatable floor
• Safety grab line around the boat
• Fishing-rod holders on both sides
• Oar holders
• Moulded oar locks
• Carrying points for transport
• Mounting arrangement for the supplied T-18 motor

Can the Classic Be Used Without the Electric Motor?

Yes. The included oars allow the Classic to be used as a manually propelled inflatable boat.

Keep the oars onboard when using the motor so an alternative means of propulsion remains available when approaching shore, operating in shallow water, conserving battery capacity or dealing with a discharged battery or obstructed propeller.

How Does the T-18 Motor Attach?

The T-18 is designed for compatible Aqua Marina boats, including Classic models BT-88891 and BT-88892. It uses the boat's dedicated mounting arrangement rather than a conventional clamp-on petrol-outboard transom bracket.

• Check that the motor is seated securely in the mounting points.
• Tighten the mounting collars and retaining components.
• Confirm that the shaft and propeller have adequate clearance.
• Route the electrical cable away from the propeller.
• Secure the battery so it cannot move or overturn.
• Test forward and reverse operation near the launch point.
• Disconnect the battery before adjusting the motor or propeller.

What Are the T-18 Motor Specifications?

• Supply voltage: 12V DC
• Maximum output: 180W
• Current draw: 14.7A
• Maximum thrust: 8 kg / 18 lb
• Motor weight: 2.35 kg / 5.18 lb
• Shaft length: 60 cm / 24 in
• Total length: 75 cm / 29.5 in
• Speed settings: One forward and one reverse
• Water-resistance rating: IPX4

Is the Supplied Motor 500W?

No. The two figures refer to different specifications:

• 500W: Maximum permitted motor power for the BT-88892 boat
• 180W: Maximum output of the included T-18 electric motor

The boat's 500W rating does not mean that the supplied motor produces 500W. Any replacement motor must remain within the boat's published limit and be compatible with its mounting arrangement.

What Battery Does the T-18 Require?

The T-18 requires a suitable 12V battery, which is not included.

The battery and electrical installation must be capable of safely supplying the motor's published 14.7A current draw. Battery capacity affects operating time, while battery weight counts towards the boat's 380 kg payload.

• Use a 12V battery only.
• Do not connect the motor to a 24V supply.
• Secure the battery against movement and overturning.
• Protect the terminals against accidental short circuits.
• Keep the battery and connections away from standing water.
• Use correctly rated connectors and circuit protection.
• Follow the battery and motor manufacturers' instructions.
• Disconnect the battery before working on the propeller or motor assembly.

Is the T-18 Waterproof?

The T-18 has an IPX4 water-resistance rating. This provides protection against splashing water but does not make the motor fully waterproof or suitable for submersion.

Do not deliberately immerse the upper motor housing or electrical connections. Rinse the motor with fresh water after saltwater use and follow the manufacturer’s corrosion-protection guidance.

How Should the Boat Be Inflated?

• Set the boat up on a clean, level surface away from sharp objects.
• Unroll the boat completely.
• Inspect the PVC, seams and valves.
• Check that the floor is correctly positioned.
• Inflate the chambers in the sequence marked on the boat.
• Inflate the main hull chambers evenly.
• Inflate the floor chamber.
• Do not exceed 0.12 bar / approximately 1.74 PSI.
• Close each valve securely.
• Recheck pressure after moving the boat into warmer conditions.
• Release air if heat causes excessive internal pressure.

Use the supplied foot pump or another pump suitable for low-pressure inflatable boats. Do not use an unregulated high-pressure compressor.

Installation and Safety

• Read the boat and T-18 motor instructions before use.
• Wear a correctly fitted buoyancy aid or personal flotation device.
• Inspect the hull, seams, chambers and valves.
• Confirm that the oars and motor are secured.
• Check the weather, current and local navigation conditions.
• Keep within the 3 + 1 passenger rating.
• Keep the total carried load below 380 kg.
• Distribute passengers, battery and equipment evenly.
• Secure the battery and all loose equipment.
• Keep the oars onboard as a secondary means of propulsion.
• Keep children under direct adult supervision.
• Tell someone the planned route and expected return time.
• Do not use the boat in rough water, strong currents or exposed offshore conditions.
• Observe local rules governing powered craft, registration and launch access.

Switch off and disconnect the motor before clearing the propeller or adjusting any part of the mounting assembly.

Care and Maintenance

• Disconnect and remove the battery after use.
• Rinse the boat and motor with fresh water after saltwater or dirty-water use.
• Remove weed, fishing line and debris from the propeller.
• Inspect the PVC hull, welded seams and valves.
• Check the safety grab line and carrying points.
• Inspect the oars, oar locks and holders.
• Check the motor cable and connectors for damage or corrosion.
• Allow the boat and accessories to dry completely.
• Remove sand and dirt before folding.
• Fold the boat without repeatedly forming sharp creases in the same area.
• Store the boat in its carry bag in a dry, ventilated place.
• Protect the PVC from fuel, solvents, excessive heat, frost and prolonged sunlight.
• Store the motor and battery according to their separate instructions.

Key Features

• Aqua Marina Classic BT-88892 package
• 300 × 134 cm inflatable boat
• 380 kg maximum payload
• Manufacturer passenger rating of 3 + 1
• Reinforced PVC construction
• High-frequency-welded seams
• Solid inflatable floor
• Two main chambers plus one floor chamber
• 0.12 bar hull pressure
• Perimeter safety grab line
• Fishing-rod holders on both sides
• Oar holders and oar locks
• Oar set included
• 11-inch foot pump included
• Carry bag included
• Aqua Marina T-18 motor included
• 12V DC motor operation
• 180W maximum motor output
• 8 kg / 18 lb maximum thrust
• One forward and one reverse setting
• 500W maximum permitted boat motor rating
• Battery not included

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Aqua Marina Classic include the electric motor?
Yes. Model BT-88892 is supplied with the Aqua Marina T-18 180W electric trolling motor.

Is a battery included?
No. A suitable 12V battery, charger and battery-securing equipment must be obtained separately.

Can the Classic be rowed without the motor?
Yes. An oar set and integrated oar locks are included.

How many passengers can it carry?
Aqua Marina publishes a passenger rating of 3 + 1. Follow the capacity plate on the delivered boat and keep the total load within 380 kg.

Does the 380 kg payload include the battery and equipment?
Yes. Passengers, the battery, fishing equipment, clothing and all other carried items count towards the maximum load.

Is the included motor rated at 500W?
No. The boat is rated for a maximum motor power of 500W, but the included T-18 motor produces up to 180W.

How much thrust does the T-18 provide?
The published maximum thrust is 8 kg or 18 lb.

How many speed settings does the motor have?
The T-18 has one forward and one reverse setting.

Can the motor be connected to a 24V battery?
No. The T-18 is a 12V DC motor.

Is the T-18 submersible?
No. Its IPX4 rating protects against splashing water but not complete submersion.

What pressure should the boat be inflated to?
The published hull pressure is 0.12 bar, approximately 1.74 PSI.

Is the boat suitable for rough water?
No. It is designed for appropriate calm and sheltered conditions within the operator's competence.

Specifications

The 380 kg maximum payload includes passengers, the battery and all carried equipment. A suitable 12V battery is required but is not included. Follow the supplied Aqua Marina boat and T-18 motor instructions and use the boat only in appropriate calm, sheltered conditions.