A few words about the advantages of buying a Quicksilver Inflatable.

PORTABLE  - Lightweight. Compact. Most stow in a bag and fit in a boat locker, car boot or caravan. Many models have a 5cm-thick Air-Deck floor to reduce weight by 20%.

AFFORDABLE - Requires less horsepower than a similar conventional boat, so you save money. You can also save on a trailer, mooring fees and winter storage.

FUN - There's an inflatable boat for every kind of fun. From kneeboarding to scuba diving to fishing and cruising.

DURABLE - All models use extra-thick Duartex 1100 PVC Fabric to resist sun, ozone, cuts and abrasions. And seams are reinforced inside and out for additional strength. Bench seats and floorboards are heavy-duty, marine-grade plywood.

EASY - A quicksilver inflatable can be unpacked and inflated in minutes and launched almost anywhere. To maintain, just rinse out sand and salt between uses. And was with soapy water before storing. That's it.

QUALITY - Quality is standard. And standard features include: Halkey-Roberts air valves for easy inflation, two strong lightweight aluminium paddles, stainless steel oar locks for easy rowing, a high velocity inflation pump and repair kit, a durable rubstrake, and a newly designed, easy-to-carry Cordura nylon storage bag.

SAFE - At least three independent air chambers keep you buoyant even if one deflates. Wide beams and low centres of gravity provide stability, manoeuvrability and a smooth, safe ride.

WARRANTY - Mercury Mariner backs every new inflatable with a full five-year pro-rated limited warranty on fabric and air holding seams. And a one-year warranty on all other parts, accessories and rigid hulls.

WORLD-WIDE - Quicksilver inflatables are supported by Mercury Marine, the world's largest marine company.

CHOICE - 27 models, including Air-Deck and wooden floor models.