Lightweight, easy to stow and simple to assemble, Mercury said a Quicksilver Air Deck inflatable boat makes plenty of sense for an outdoor holidaymaker.

The Air Deck is fully inflatable, meaning it's 25 per cent lighter than comparable inflatables, said Mercury.

When inflated, the floor and keel are rigid and stable providing a smooth, dry ride.

Available in a range of sizes from 2.4 to 3.4m, the largest can seat five adults.

Quicksilver inflatables make an ideal tender, said Mercury, there smooth, little performers which are easy to store, can be pulled out of the car boot and made ready in literally a few minutes.

The inflatables are thermo-welded, not glued said Mercury, and made from super-tough materials: Duratex - a heavy-duty long-life fabric offering excellent resistance to cuts, abrasions and wear and tear; or, Hypalon - a premium quality, extra heavy-duty fabric resistant to cuts, abrasions, fire, UV and fading.

Mercury said, the unique QuickLift endcones reduce planning time by 50 per cent and bow rise by 15 per cent.

Backed by a three or five-year limited warranty, Quicksilver inflatables are built with high-quality, long-life fittings including standard stainless steel towing eyes, lifting handles, heavy-duty PVC coated transom, self-storing oars, self-draining valve and a high-velocity air pump, said Mercury.

For more info, visit www.mercurymarine.com.au