Frequently Asked Questions

How long does inflation take?
  • Inflation and set up with the provided foot pump takes just 15 minutes. With our electric pump, this takes just 5 minutes or less.
  • Deflation takes just 5-10 minutes.
How long do Big Duck dinghies last?

Several years. We have customers from our beginning back in 2015, who regularly report that their Big Duck’s are still going strong. Our materials are designed to be hard wearing and stand up against the hard Aussie sun. Even our primary hull material has been chosen carefully to reduce colour fading.

Can I use my Big Duck for fishing?

Yes, fishing (and general adventuring) is the most common usage for Big Duck dinghies. Along with broader tender usage, camping, diving, surfing and much more. The best part about our hulls is the aluminium folding floor system. This is ideal for fishing. The floor gives you the stability to stand up inside the boat and also the rigidity to increase overall performance. 

Many other brands are still producing air decks, which you can not stand on safely, nor are they hard wearing or long-lasting. We do away with the older air deck design and instead, we implement our industry-leading aluminium folding floor system. Our floor adds several benefits, including increased performance thanks to improved rigidity, greater comfort and safety aboard, plus also a longer lasting, more durable primary working surface.   

Furthermore, the benefits of the folding floor mean that you can deflate your hull and pack everything up into the provided carry bag and stow your Big Duck for transport or storage.

The Big Duck range has been designed around longevity and extended performance. We honour and service your 12-month warranty in house, from here in Australia. All Big Duck hulls go through a 3-stage quality control process, leak test and pressure test before arriving to our customers.  

Tell me about outboard motors?
  • Do we sell outboard motors? We focus on the Big Duck hulls. However, we are more than happy to point you in the right direction. Choosing an outboard motor depends on your intended usage. If you are planning on longer trips in your Big Duck, we would recommend a combustion outboard. 
  • For combustion outboards, we recommend Mercury, Yamaha, or Suzuki.
  • For shorter trips, such as in small creeks, lakes, or within marinas, you may be best to consider an electric outboard. These have become very popular in recent years. In this case, we recommend Watersnake and a 54lbs thrust model. 
  • Always opt for a short shaft leg with your outboard motor.
  • Please refer to our specification tables for the maximum recommended motor size on each hull. 
What are Big Duck’s made from?
  • Hybrid PVC hull and chambers (1.2mm thickness)
  • Hull underside is thicker at 2mm
  • Aluminium internal folding floor
  • Marine-grade heavy duty plywood transom
  • All seams are split into a 5-layer process that's bonded by an industry-leading thermowelding process, ensuring no possible leaks from the seams or joins.