Raptor X-WIDE 230 Airdeck – Extra Wide, Compact & a MEGA Prize
The Raptor X-WIDE 230 Airdeck is a 230 cm inflatable boat from the X-WIDE series by Raptor Boats. Its standout feature is its width: with 165 cm of external width, you get a generous 85 cm of space inside – plenty of room for tackle, an echo sounder and gear, while the boat stays compact in length.
- Compact size: 230 cm external length with 160 cm of usable internal length.
- Extra wide: 165 cm external width and 85 cm internal width.
- Airdeck version: inflatable floor, inflatable keel and a total weight of around 37 kg.
- Built for fishing: transducer mounting plate on the transom and an engine rating of up to 4 hp.
If you’re looking for a compact fishing boat with a surprising amount of interior space, the X-WIDE 230 is one of the most interesting models in the Raptor X-WIDE series.
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❓ What Makes the Raptor X-WIDE 230 Airdeck So Interesting?
The Raptor X-WIDE 230 combines a compact 230 cm length with a generous 165 cm external and 85 cm internal width. Add the Air Deck floor, inflatable keel, welded seams, transducer mounting plate and an engine rating of up to 4 hp, and you get an appealing all-round package for anglers who want compact dimensions with plenty of usable space inside.
Raptor X-WIDE 230 – Dimensions, Weight & Technical Highlights
With a fishing boat, overall length isn’t the only thing that matters. Especially for carp or predator fishing, what counts is how much space is actually left between the tubes for you and your gear. That’s exactly where the X-WIDE concept comes in.
| Model | Raptor X-WIDE 230 Green Carbon Look – Airdeck |
| Product type | Inflatable fishing boat |
| Length | 230 cm |
| Internal length | 160 cm |
| Width | 165 cm |
| Internal width | 85 cm |
| Tube diameter | 37.5 cm |
| Weight | 37 kg |
| Floor | Air Deck (inflatable) |
| Material | PVC, 1100 decitex |
| Material thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Air chambers | 3 |
| Keel | inflatable |
| Max. engine rating | 4 hp |
| Max. people | 3 |
Note on maximum load capacity: The current official product page gives two different values in different sections. That’s why we deliberately don’t state a fixed load capacity here. The manufacturer’s current documentation and the markings on the individual boat are what count.
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85 cm Internal Width – How Much Space the Raptor X-WIDE 230 Gives You
The key figure is the internal width of 85 cm. It determines how much working space is left between the two side tubes. The internal length is around 160 cm.
That leaves room for tackle, a landing net, an echo sounder, bait containers or other gear without having to step up to a much longer boat straight away. On a compact carp or predator boat in particular, this width can matter more than a few extra centimetres of overall length.
The X-WIDE 230’s strength: compact external dimensions with plenty of usable width inside.
Air Deck on an Inflatable Boat – Light, Compact & Quick to Set Up
This X-WIDE 230 version comes with an inflatable Air Deck floor. Once pumped up, it forms a firm yet slightly cushioned surface to stand and work on. For transport and storage, you simply deflate the floor again.
That sets the Airdeck version apart from the X-WIDE 230 versions that are also available with an aluminium or composite floor. If you set up and pack down often, you’ll probably judge weight and packed size differently from an angler who wants maximum floor rigidity.
Raptor X-WIDE 230 Airdeck or Aluminium Floor – Which Version Suits You?
The decision mainly comes down to how you’ll use it. The Airdeck version weighs around 37 kg and packs down more compactly with the floor deflated. The manufacturer lists a higher total weight for the comparable X-WIDE 230 version with an aluminium floor.
Airdeck suits you better if frequent setting up and packing down, weight and a slightly cushioned floor matter to you. A rigid floor, on the other hand, is worth considering if maximum stiffness is the priority for how you fish.
So there’s no one-size-fits-all “better” floor. What matters is how you transport the boat, how often you set it up and what you plan to do with it on the water.
Why Is the Raptor X-WIDE 230 Interesting for Carp Anglers?
For carp anglers, it’s the combination of compact length and generous internal width that really stands out. Depending on the water and the rules that apply there, the inflatable boat can be used for various jobs out on the water.
When you’re carrying an unhooking mat, landing net, echo sounder or other fishing accessories, the usable interior space plays a big role. The 85 cm internal width gives you more room to move than very narrow boats.
At 230 cm, the model also stays more compact than the longer versions in the X-WIDE series. If you regularly need to carry a lot of gear or several people, though, you should also consider larger boat classes.
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Why Does the Raptor X-WIDE 230 Work for Predator Fishing Too?
Predator anglers will also appreciate the combination of compact length and a wide interior. Tackle, landing nets and fishing electronics quickly need more space when you’re lure fishing on the move – and that’s exactly where the X-WIDE design comes into its own.
One important detail is the transducer mounting plate on the transom. It provides a dedicated mounting point for a transducer, which makes the model especially interesting if you plan to use an echo sounder.
For predator fishing, though, you should also think about transport: at around 37 kg, the X-WIDE 230 is a proper inflatable boat and not comparable to a lightweight belly boat.
What Engine Can You Use on the Raptor X-WIDE 230?
Raptor specifies a maximum engine power of 4 hp for the X-WIDE 230. The reinforced transom takes a suitable outboard or electric motor within the approved limits.
Which engine makes sense depends on how you use the boat, the load, distance, current and the water itself. Electric motors are especially common for fishing.
Check this before buying an engine: not every water allows the same engine types or power ratings. What counts are the local water regulations and the technical approvals of both the boat and the engine.
Echo Sounder on the Raptor X-WIDE 230 – Transducer Mounting Plate Included
There’s a transducer mounting plate on the transom for your transducer. That’s especially interesting for carp and predator anglers who want to work with an echo sounder or similar fishing electronics.
Which mount, transducer and echo sounder system you can combine with it depends on the system in question. So the mounting plate doesn’t replace checking the right mount for your specific setup.
Material & Construction – How Is the X-WIDE 230 Built?
According to Raptor, the green carbon-look Airdeck version featured here is made from 0.9 mm PVC with 1100 decitex. The hull has three air chambers, a pressure relief valve and welded seams.
On top of that, there’s an inflatable keel, a reinforced transom and partly protected tube sections. Raptor’s warranty distinguishes between the PVC fabric or seams and other components. For warranty scope and conditions, the manufacturer’s current information applies.
Raptor X-WIDE 230 Airdeck – What’s Included
Alongside the boat itself, the official Airdeck version already comes with several basic components:
- inflatable Air Deck floor
- aluminium bench seat
- paddles
- foot pump
- transport option for the boat
- repair kit
Engine, battery, echo sounder and other personal fishing accessories are not automatically part of this basic package and need to be considered separately.
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Raptor X-WIDE 230 – Is This Compact Size Right for You?
Raptor also offers longer models in the X-WIDE family. The 230 deliberately fills the compact size class – with the focus on plenty of internal width in a short hull.
The X-WIDE 230 is a particularly good fit if you:
- are looking for a compact inflatable fishing boat,
- still want plenty of internal width,
- prefer an Air Deck floor,
- want to mount an echo sounder on the transom,
- and an engine rating of up to 4 hp is enough for how you fish.
If, on the other hand, you regularly need much more storage space, want to cover longer distances with more gear or prefer a rigid floor, it’s worth comparing larger or differently equipped X-WIDE models.
You’ll find more about the brand, its other boats and its presence at the show in the Raptor Boats brand profile at Carp Austria.
Win the Raptor X-WIDE 230 – MEGA Special Prize in Both Mystery Boxes
The Raptor X-WIDE 230 Airdeck is one of the most unusual MEGA prizes in the Carp Austria bucket promotion. A prize coupon for this fishing boat could be hidden in one selected Fishing Mystery Bucket.
What makes it special: this prize chance isn’t limited to one fishing style. The coupon could be in either the Carp Fishing Mystery Box or the Lure Fishing Mystery Box.
Want your chance at the Raptor X-WIDE 230? Choose your bucket type below and pre-order your limited Fishing Mystery Bucket while stocks last.
Official Carp Austria Bucket Promotion 2026: Fishing Mystery Buckets do not include a show ticket. The product photos and content examples shown are illustrative or sample images; the actual contents may vary from batch to batch. The guaranteed tackle value of the Carp and Lure Fishing Mystery Buckets is at least €100. All bucket promotions are limited. Collection only on 5 or 6 December 2026 at Carp Austria in the Arena Nova, Rudolf-Diesel-Straße 30, 2700 Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria, Austria – no shipping.
To see which other carp, predator and fishing boat prizes are part of the promotion, check out all MEGA prizes in the Fishing Mystery Bucket.
If you’d like to compare the two bucket types, the guaranteed tackle value and the promotion terms first, you’ll find everything in one place on the Carp Austria Fishing Mystery Bucket page.
Buy or Win the Raptor X-WIDE 230 – Is This Boat Right for You?
If you’re considering the X-WIDE 230 as a fishing boat regardless of the prize promotion, four questions will help you decide: Is 160 × 85 cm of interior space enough for you? Does a 37 kg boat work with how you transport your gear? Do you prefer Air Deck over a rigid floor? And is an engine rating of up to 4 hp enough for you?
If you can answer yes to these questions, the X-WIDE 230 hits an interesting sweet spot of compact length, a wide interior and angler-focused features. If you need much more space or maximum floor rigidity, though, you should also compare other versions in the X-WIDE series.
Want to see the X-WIDE 230 for yourself? Discover Raptor Boats at Carp Austria – or go straight for the prize chance with one of the limited Fishing Mystery Buckets.
