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DinghyThe inflatable boat with a difference. X-Fun inflatable catamaran from France

Hauke Schmidt

 · 17.07.2025

An unusual sight: the X-Fun as a dinghy in the marina.
Photo: Xtramarine
French manufacturer Xtramarine presents the X-FUN, an inflatable catamaran designed in the style of a SUP. The vehicle is suitable as a large dinghy and can even be sailed with a kite.
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The basic version of the X-Fun weighs just 30 kg and can be easily transported in the boot of a car or on the roof of a motorhome. When inflated, the four metre long and 1.70 metre wide catamaran offers space for four people.

High-pressure technology like SUP

The hulls and deck are made from a dropstitch construction, which is also used for the high-pressure bottoms of inflatable boats or SUPs. This means that no additional stiffeners are required. They consist of separate air chambers and can be inflated in 20 minutes. A battery-operated air pump is included in the scope of delivery. Two air rollers, which can be attached to the deck, serve as seats. An additional dropstitch element can be added in the front area to create more deck space. Alternatively, an aluminium construction reminiscent of a roof rack can be installed, which is suitable for storing heavy, sharp-edged objects.

E-outboard or kite

The dinghy can be motorised with an electric motor between 500 and 1000 watts or equipped with a 10 m² kite. The Remigo One electric motor then also serves as a rudder. The kite is launched and retrieved directly from the boat so that nobody has to go into the water. Xtramarine offers the X-FUN in various configurations. The basic price for the catamaran without propulsion is 5,540 euros. The version with the ePropulsion eLite 500 W electric motor is available for 6,690 euros. The complete kiteboat kit, consisting of catamaran, 10 m² kite and Remigo-ONE 1kW motor, costs €9,540. All packages already include the "Ready to Sail" accessories such as carrying bag, electric pump, paddle, webbing ladder, repair kit and motor mount.

Technical data:

  • Dimensions: 4 x 1.7 metres
  • Pack size: 1.10 x 0.85 x 0.43 metres
  • Weight: from 30 kg (without accessories)
  • Capacity: up to 4 people or 350 kg
  • Approval: CE category D
  • Material: Dropstitch structure with 3 independent chambers
  • Kite: LibertyKite 10 m²
  • Electric motor: 500 to 1000 W
  • Catamaran without propulsion: € 5,540
  • Catamaran with ePropulsion eLite 500 W electric motor: € 6,690
  • Kiteboat kit (catamaran + kite 10 m² + Remigo ONE 1kW motor): €9,540

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Hauke Schmidt

Hauke Schmidt

Test & Technology editor

Hauke Schmidt was born in Hanau, Hesse, in 1974, but moved to the coast at the age of an Opti and grew up sailing dinghies and tall ships. School and semester breaks were used for extensive Baltic Sea cruises. During and after his oceanography studies in Kiel, he took part in various international research trips to tropical and polar regions. The focus was on ocean currents and their influence on climate change. Eventually he was drawn back to his home coast and to YACHT. He completed a traineeship there and has been working as an editor in the Test & Technology department since 2009. His core tasks include equipment and boat testing, as well as practical topics relating to electronics, seamanship and refits. As a passionate DIY enthusiast, he loves to spend his summers on the water with his family and winters working on his boat

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